Houston registered 60,483 new business entities in 2025, outpacing Austin and Dallas. The surge highlights affordability, an energy‑tech pipeline and university spinouts.

An Alaska‑based federal contractor filed WARN notices warning of more than 200 layoffs across D.C., Maryland and Virginia, with many cuts due in April.

Nevada gaming regulators told casinos how to round cash payouts when pennies run dry. Operators must publish their policies and can round to the nearest nickel; some may offer donation options.

Dueling lawsuits between Boludo’s co‑owners have pushed the downtown restaurant toward eviction while past labor fines and a failed Miami expansion strain the chain.

GulfTex Energy closed a $1.0B recapitalization led by Endurance Investment Partners to shore up its Eagle Ford platform and fund future acquisitions.

State tax files and industry trackers show Arizona’s cannabis market is oversupplied, squeezing prices and forcing growers and shops to adapt.

KKR is reportedly in talks to buy Dallas‑born Nothing Bundt Cakes in a deal that could top $2 billion, the Dallas Business Journal reports.

Swade's Overland store opens Saturday with a 24/7 preorder drive‑thru and delivery operation, a first for the St. Louis area and a change for late‑night access.

Giant Eagle will close its Blacklick supermarket and pharmacy on April 11. Pharmacy customers are being asked to move prescriptions or have records transferred ahead of deadlines.

Stellantis sued a parts supplier as a Mexico plant paused production, a Crain's Detroit report shows. The case raises supply-chain and legal questions for the automaker.

Employee-owned Homeland said four Oklahoma locations will close within 45 days, shuttering two stores in Norman and one in Edmond as it consolidates operations.

Smithfield approved plans for 7 Brew’s first Triangle drive‑thru, according to town records and the Triangle Business Journal. The move raises questions about queuing and traffic in the area.

Georgia-Pacific promoted David Duncan to president and CEO, replacing Christian Fischer and advancing a leadership reshuffle at its downtown Atlanta headquarters.