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from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Why the Dogs of the Dow Strategy Says Nike Is a Buy Right Now

Nike's significant price drop presents a contrarian investment opportunity for those following the Dogs of the Dow strategy.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Piper Sandler Downgrades Nike to Neutral With a $50 Target: Can the Swoosh Find Its Footing Again?

Nike's stock downgrade reflects concerns over slow recovery and competitive pressures, with a new price target of $50 set by Piper Sandler.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Ben Carlson Exposes Nike's Paradox: Premier Brand, Terrible Stock

Nike remains a leading brand in athletic footwear but has significantly underperformed as an investment, with shares down 66% over five years.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Tim Cook and Nike CEO Drop $2.1 Million on Shares -- Bold Bet or Wishful Thinking?

Consumer discretionary stocks, including Nike, face challenges from tariffs and demand issues, but insider purchases suggest potential confidence in recovery.
Running
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

After Half a Century, We're Reestablishing Contact With Nike's Most Legendary Sneaker

The historic Nike Moon Shoe is set for a mass-market release after decades of being a cult icon and collector's item.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Why the Dogs of the Dow Strategy Says Nike Is a Buy Right Now

Nike's significant price drop presents a contrarian investment opportunity for those following the Dogs of the Dow strategy.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Piper Sandler Downgrades Nike to Neutral With a $50 Target: Can the Swoosh Find Its Footing Again?

Nike's stock downgrade reflects concerns over slow recovery and competitive pressures, with a new price target of $50 set by Piper Sandler.
E-Commerce
fromModern Retail
3 days ago

How Portland Leather Goods did $1M in sales in 20 days on TikTok Shop thanks to an affiliate blitz

Portland Leather Goods increased daily sales from $1,200 to over $100,000 on TikTok Shop through a successful affiliate marketing blitz with creators.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

Good Morning, News: The Blazers Are Headed to Playoffs, AI Ruins a Legal Case, and Taxes Ruin Everyone's Day - Portland Mercury

Support for local journalism and arts is crucial for community engagement and information dissemination.
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

This College Student Launched His Business When He Was 16. Now It's Making Mid-Five Figures Every Month and Growing: 'You Can Not Quit'

Youth 4 Youth was built by players who are currently living the journey. We're taking the doors we've walked through and holding them open for the next generation.
Startup companies
#converse
Chicago Bulls
fromDigiday
1 week ago

How did Nike's embattled heritage brand Converse reach a 15-year revenue low?

Converse is struggling with a 35% revenue decline, unable to innovate and attract younger consumers.
Chicago Bulls
fromDigiday
1 week ago

How did Nike's embattled heritage brand Converse reach a 15-year revenue low?

Converse is struggling with a 35% revenue decline, unable to innovate and attract younger consumers.
Chicago Bulls
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Michael Jordan's second act is hitting top gear on Nascar's fast track

Michael Jordan's transition from basketball legend to sports executive has been marked by challenges, but recent success in NASCAR shows his competitive spirit endures.
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Not a multitasker: Lloyd focusing on Arizona, not North Carolina

I'm a simple guy. I'm kind of just one thing at a time. I'm not a multitasker. You can ask my wife. So, I'm 100 percent locked in on Arizona basketball right now, and I'm excited to see what this team can do.
Los Angeles Rams
Fundraising
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Warren Buffett Is Partnering With an NBA Star to Revive a Two-Decades-Long Tradition

Warren Buffett's charity lunch returns as an eBay auction with proceeds benefiting Glide Foundation and the Curry family's foundation.
#leadership
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago
Careers

Netflix Cofounder Reed Hastings Learned An Unconventional Leadership Lesson From His First Boss, Who Washed Office Coffee Cups At 4:30 A.M.

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Startup companies

Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings says his first boss out of college washed his coffee cups at 4:30 a.m. | Fortune

Careers
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Netflix Cofounder Reed Hastings Learned An Unconventional Leadership Lesson From His First Boss, Who Washed Office Coffee Cups At 4:30 A.M.

Reed Hastings learned a leadership lesson from CEO Barry Plotkin, who washed his coffee cups to demonstrate humility and support for his team.
Startup companies
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings says his first boss out of college washed his coffee cups at 4:30 a.m. | Fortune

Reed Hastings' CEO washed his coffee cups, demonstrating impactful leadership and care for employees, influencing Hastings' career philosophy.
Business
fromFortune
1 week ago

Why Nike's CEO is done talking about fixing the business | Fortune

Elliott Hill addressed employee fatigue and aimed to shift Nike's narrative from recovery to growth and inspiration.
Toronto Raptors
fromEssentiallySports
3 weeks ago

Billionaire Vows Major Backing To Turn Rick Pitino's St. John's Into a 'Dynasty'

St. John's basketball has seen a resurgence thanks to Mike Repole's support, aiming to build a long-term dynasty after recent successes.
Women
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

There's a valuable leadership lesson in this viral March Madness moment

Building strong relationships and understanding team motivation are essential for effective coaching.
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Arkansas' Acuff scores historic signature shoe deal with Reebok

Darius Acuff Jr. has landed a signature shoe with Reebok, becoming the first NCAA men's athlete to receive one with a major U.S. brand while still in college.
National Basketball Association
Fashion & style
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

She Says It Was a 'Godsend' She Didn't Start Her Brand Until Age 50. This Is Her $100 Million Formula.

Patricia Nash founded her brand at 50, emphasizing craftsmanship and emotional connection in handbags while achieving $100 million in annual revenue.
#nil-deals
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 month ago

The real winners of March Madness? Brands that move fast on NIL deals

Consumer brands are heavily investing in NIL deals with college basketball players during March Madness, with food and beverage brands leading deal volume.
Beer
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

15 Beers, booming NIL sales, not a sip of alcohol: The irony of Raegan Beers' viral jersey

Oklahoma basketball player Raegan Beers' jersey went viral on social media due to her surname, leading to massive jersey sales and an NIL deal with Fanatics.
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 month ago

The real winners of March Madness? Brands that move fast on NIL deals

Consumer brands are heavily investing in NIL deals with college basketball players during March Madness, with food and beverage brands leading deal volume.
Chicago Bulls
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Steph Curry protege Azzi Fudd joins Nike, continues Under Armour exodus

UConn basketball star Azzi Fudd signed a Nike/Jordan Brand NIL deal, leaving Steph Curry's SC30 brand as she prepares for the WNBA draft.
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 month ago

The real winners of March Madness? Brands that move fast on NIL deals

Consumer brands are heavily investing in NIL deals with college basketball players during March Madness, with food and beverage brands leading deal volume.
Beer
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

15 Beers, booming NIL sales, not a sip of alcohol: The irony of Raegan Beers' viral jersey

Oklahoma basketball player Raegan Beers' jersey went viral on social media due to her surname, leading to massive jersey sales and an NIL deal with Fanatics.
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 month ago

The real winners of March Madness? Brands that move fast on NIL deals

Consumer brands are heavily investing in NIL deals with college basketball players during March Madness, with food and beverage brands leading deal volume.
Chicago Bulls
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Steph Curry protege Azzi Fudd joins Nike, continues Under Armour exodus

UConn basketball star Azzi Fudd signed a Nike/Jordan Brand NIL deal, leaving Steph Curry's SC30 brand as she prepares for the WNBA draft.
Washington Wizards
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

True Basketball Sickos Descend on Portland for March Madness

March Madness first and second rounds come to Portland's Moda Center March 19-21, with Wisconsin facing High Point in the opening game Thursday morning.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Don't blame Nike for Kash Patel's ugly sneakers

Patel's bespoke shoes were black, white, and yellow, and featured a number 9 on the side to signify that he is the bureau's ninth director. A "K$H" logo on the tongue is Patel's personal logo (FBI directors have personal logos now), and a skull from the Marvel character Punisher appeared across the back of the shoe, along with the FBI's slogan "Fidelity, Bravery, Integrity."
Fashion & style
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Kevin O'Leary became a millionaire from a $4.2 billion deal-but said it was 'very anticlimactic' | Fortune

"Boom, you wake up one day and you say, 'Wow, this is interesting, but it doesn't change anything.' That's the crazy thing. And every millionaire [or] billionaire I talk to says, 'Yeah, it's not that big a deal.'"
Startup companies
Los Angeles
fromFortune
1 month ago

The Lululemon founder who invented athleisure is now the company's harshest gadfly | Fortune

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson launched a proxy battle to remove three board directors, claiming the company has lost its innovative edge and become a corporate dinosaur despite previous growth.
Running
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

Looking Back on Nike's Evolution from Startup to Global Enterprise

Nike's founding combined entrepreneurial inspiration, a strong partnership between Phil Knight and his track coach Bill Bowerman, and innovative shoe design experimentation to create a recognizable consumer brand.
#college-basketball
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Porter Moser returning to Oklahoma with NIL upgrade for players

Oklahoma athletic director Roger Denny commits to Porter Moser as men's basketball coach through 2026-27 season with increased program investments including enhanced NIL funding.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Porter Moser returning to Oklahoma with NIL upgrade for players

Oklahoma athletic director Roger Denny commits to Porter Moser as men's basketball coach through 2026-27 season with increased program investments including enhanced NIL funding.
#entrepreneurship
Silicon Valley food
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Daymond John's Secret to Standing Out In Crowded Markets

Successful entrepreneurs identify existing demand in their environment and build businesses to serve it better, rather than inventing in isolation.
Startup companies
fromFortune
1 month ago

This AI founder who quit her 9-to-5 law job has a warning for anyone dreaming of doing the same: 'I'm working harder now than I ever did' | Fortune

Founders work longer hours than salaried positions, but find greater meaning and fulfillment despite sacrificing work-life balance and taking pay cuts.
Silicon Valley food
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Daymond John's Secret to Standing Out In Crowded Markets

Successful entrepreneurs identify existing demand in their environment and build businesses to serve it better, rather than inventing in isolation.
Startup companies
fromFortune
1 month ago

This AI founder who quit her 9-to-5 law job has a warning for anyone dreaming of doing the same: 'I'm working harder now than I ever did' | Fortune

Founders work longer hours than salaried positions, but find greater meaning and fulfillment despite sacrificing work-life balance and taking pay cuts.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: Global Oil Prices Soar, Former Trail Blazer Running for Governor... Again, and Is This "Scathing Rebuttal" Just Good Boundaries?

Portland's 2026 Spring Arts Guide is now available at over 500 locations, Nike co-founder Phil Knight donated $1 million to Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Dudley, and Governor Tina Kotek's office experienced staff transitions following the legislative session.
Marketing
fromBasketball Network
1 month ago

Sports marketing company CEO explains the biggest difference in how past and current NBA players market themselves

Modern NBA players leverage social media and personal branding to build global entrepreneurial platforms, unlike past players who relied solely on on-court talent and competitiveness.
Startup companies
fromFortune
1 month ago

Lululemon's Chip Wilson is giving the company a severe case of 'post-founder syndrome' | Fortune

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson continues criticizing company leadership through public campaigns despite leaving the board over a decade ago, exemplifying 'post-founder syndrome' where successful founders cannot accept successors' strategies.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How to Know If Your Idea Is Good: Advice From Shaq, Tom Brady, Ken Burns, Susan Orlean and Other Icons

Success comes from genuine passion for your work; fame and fortune follow as side effects when you commit fully to what excites you.
Chicago Cubs
fromBleacher Nation
1 month ago

Oregon State vs. Portland Women's Basketball: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch - Bleacher Nation

No. 4 seed Oregon State faces No. 5 seed Portland in the WCC tournament Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ET, with Oregon State favored based on superior scoring differential and defensive efficiency.
Fashion & style
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Hiroshi Fujiwara on his latest Nike collab: 'I don't like to explain what I'm doing'

Hiroshi Fujiwara collaborates with Nike on three new shoes using subtle design details and black colorways, preferring understated aesthetics over overt branding in streetwear design.
Apple
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The MacBook Neo is Apple's take on the Nike Dunk

Apple's MacBook Neo offers a $599 iPhone-based laptop targeting price-sensitive young consumers through nostalgic colorful design as PC market shipments decline and Mac ownership among college students drops.
Los Angeles Rams
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'My life basically sort of crashed' - How the 'The Real Jerry Maguire' came back after losing it all

Leigh Steinberg, a legendary sports agent who inspired Jerry Maguire, rebuilt his life after overcoming alcoholism and debt while representing NFL franchise quarterbacks for five decades.
#eeoc
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Nike faces federal probe over allegations of 'DEI-related' discrimination against white workers

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating Nike for allegedly discriminating against white employees through diversity policies and has issued a subpoena for related records.
Social justice
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Ten Black Portland Innovators and Changemakers You Should Know

Black Portlanders are actively reshaping arts, sports, comedy, activism, and community through organizing, media, mutual-aid, and cultural projects.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Justin Pippen finds home at Cal after terrible year at Michigan

Justin Pippen transferred to Cal, became the starting point guard, averaging 14.4 points and 4.4 assists and helping Cal to its best season in a decade.
Wearables
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Nike's Bionic Sneakers Are Like 'E-Bikes for Feet'

Battery-powered Project Amplify sneakers augment lower-leg movement, adding propulsion that helps everyday runners and walkers move faster and farther, with a planned 2028 commercial launch.
fromFortune
2 months ago

Kevin O'Leary blasts attacks on billionaires in the 'narrative of inequality' and says the rich don't get enough credit for the jobs they've created | Fortune

What we don't give credit to [are] these extremely successful entrepreneurs that create hundreds of 1000's of jobs in America...if not millions,
US politics
fromScience of Running
9 months ago

NCAA Track Champs: Key Takeaways for Racing and Training

In this episode of the On Coaching podcast, hosts Steve Magness and John Marcus dive deep into the insights and lessons from the recent NCAA Championships. They highlight key performances, such as record-breaking steeple chases and tactical 1500 meters races, and discuss the evolving dynamics of modern racing, including the impact of super shoes. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of mental preparation, holistic athlete development, and how coaches can foster environments that encourage risk-taking and peak performances.
Running
Fashion & style
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The North Face's former CEO just bet his reputation on this tiny startup

Fashion brands abandoned sustainability commitments after initial climate-focused initiatives failed to achieve cost-competitive production, with Unspun's 3D weaving technology now offering a scalable solution.
Fashion & style
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Costco releases Nike collaboration; coveted shoes quickly pop up on resell sites

Costco and Nike released a Kirkland-branded Nike SB Dunk Low that sold out quickly and is now reselling for hundreds of dollars.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Nike salary data reveals what employees can make at the sportswear giant

Nike is investing in technology, design, and product jobs while realigning brands and cutting some distribution roles to accelerate automation.
Business
fromFortune
2 months ago

With Foot Locker in trouble, JD is set to pounce in the US | Fortune

JD Sports is aggressively expanding its U.S. footprint toward 800 stores to capture growth in the booming $24 billion sneaker market and rising brand awareness.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

New Balance Turned 'Dad Shoes' Into $9.2 Billion in Sales, Outpacing Nike. Here's What's Behind Their Epic Run.

New Balance has turned its "dad shoe" image into a driver of growth. According to a recent CNBC report, New Balance sales were up 19% to $9.2 billion in 2025. The sneaker giant grabbed market share from rivals like Nike, per the report. New Balance told CNBC that it could reach its target of $10 billion in annual revenue by the end of 2026.
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