Michelle Chapman

Michelle Chapman

August 08, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Delta Facing Class Action Lawsuit Over Tech Outage; Customers Seeking Refunds

The Atlanta-based airline says it will go after the tech companies behind last month's global technology outage that led to the cancellation of about 7,000 flights over five days.

By Michelle Chapman | The Associated Press

3 minute read

May 11, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Disney Posts Higher 2nd-Quarter Earnings, Revenue Thanks to Strong Theme Parks Business

The entertainment giant, which is in the midst of a "strategic reorganization," has been working on trimming about 7,000 jobs as part of a targeted $5.5 billion cost savings across the company.

By Michelle Chapman and Barbara Ortutay

3 minute read

May 09, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Restoring the Faith at Disney Parks at Forefront After Iger's Return

Rising prices and reduced services rankle Disney devotees who feel that "the magic is gone."

By Michelle Chapman

5 minute read

January 06, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Southwest's Strong 2022 Bebound Soured by Holiday Debacle

Southwest Airlines anticipates a money-losing fourth quarter after a winter storm and technology meltdown led to nearly 17,000 canceled flights and…

By Michelle Chapman and David Koenig

4 minute read

July 29, 2022 | Daily Business Review

JetBlue Agrees to Buy Spirit for $3.8B After Bidding War

The agreement came one day after Spirit's attempt to merge with fellow budget carrier Frontier Airlines fell apart.

By David Koenig and Michelle Chapman

5 minute read

May 11, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Peloton Headwinds Stiffen as People Break Pandemic Routines

As more people return to gyms and other pre-pandemic exercise routines and embrace cheaper options, Peloton has to convince investors that its business model still works.

By Michelle Chapman and Anne D'Innocenzio

4 minute read

May 03, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Spirit Still Prefers Bid From Frontier Airlines Over JetBlue

A Spirit-Frontier merger would combine the nation's two largest budget airlines and create the No. 5 U.S. carrier.

By David Koenig and Michelle Chapman

4 minute read

April 02, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Big Deals

Some of the most familiar names in ketchup, pickles, cheese and hot dogs are set to come under the same roof after H.J. Heinz Co. announced plans on March 25 to buy Kraft and create one of the world's largest food and beverage companies.

By Michelle Chapman and Candice Choi

6 minute read

April 02, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Big Deals

Some of the most familiar names in ketchup, pickles, cheese and hot dogs are set to come under the same roof after H.J. Heinz Co. announced plans on March 25 to buy Kraft and create one of the world's largest food and beverage companies.

By Michelle Chapman and Candice Choi

6 minute read

February 23, 2010 | Daily Report Online

Home Depot moves to a 4th-quarter profit

NEW YORK AP - Cost cutting and stronger sales of paint, flooring and plumbing pushed Home Depot Inc. to a fiscal fourth-quarter profit, the largest U.S. home-improvement retailer said Tuesday.The improvements led Home Depot to boost its quarterly dividend for the first time since 2006 and give a 2010 profit forecast above analysts' expectations.

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN

3 minute read