Michael Flaherty

3 weeks ago | shopping.yahoo.com | Michael Flaherty

The days are getting longer, but the nights are still rolling in pretty early — that's no reason to spend your spring evenings indoors. Whether you're working with a giant, sprawling backyard or a tiny apartment balcony, string lights add just the right touch of warmth and ambiance to your space. Right now, Addlon's popular 48-foot outdoor string lights are on sale for just $26 (down from $36), thanks to this Lightning deal, making them an easy, budget-friendly upgrade for your patio.

2 months ago | axios.com | Michael Flaherty

Ernest Nuamah with the ball during the Ligue 1 match between Olympique Lyonnais and Stade de Reims earlier this month in Lyon, France. Photo: Eurasia Sport Images/Getty ImagesEagle Football Holdings has tapped UBS for its New York IPO, Bloomberg reports. Why it matters: Sports investing is big money, and this deal aims to raise $500 million as part of Eagle's $1.1 billion debt and equity recapitalization.

2 months ago | axios.com | Michael Flaherty

Nikola Corp., the electric truck maker, filed for bankruptcy after a series of developments sent the company careening off a financial cliff. Why it matters: Nikola is among several electric vehicle makers that have gone from high flying to nearly worthless in a matter of years. Zoom in: The company, which came public during the SPAC boom, saw its market value plunge 96% over the span of a year.

2 months ago | axios.com | Michael Flaherty

Slot machine maker Light & Wonder has agreed to buy Grover Gaming's charitable pull-tabs business for $850 million in cash. Why it matters: The gaming business is aces, and continues to generate deal flow as buyers consolidate and sellers divest at high prices. Zoom in: The business is called Grover Charitable Gaming, and it makes electronic pull-tab devices that help raise funds for local charities.

2 months ago | axios.com | Michael Flaherty

Elliott Management has built a stake in BP in a move to push changes at the energy giant and boost its sagging stock price. Why it matters: Elliott's campaign could spark a variety of moves by the $91 billion company, including share buybacks and the sale of certain assets. Zoom in: Bloomberg reported on Saturday that Elliott had built a "significant" stake in the company, without saying much more in terms of what the activist fund is seeking.