Antitrust probe of Nippon in Alabama may affect U.S. Steel purchase
An antitrust probe involving Nippon Steel’s stake in a plant in Calvert may affect the Japanese company’s takeover of U.S. Steel. The plant, operated by Nippon and ArcelorMittal, competes directly with U.S. Steel. – Tribune Media Services via AL.com
Birmingham makes sports list without major team
Birmingham ranks third on Sports Business Journal’s Best Sports Business Cities Without a Big Five Team in the U.S. Only Fort Worth, Texas, and Greensboro, North Carolina, are above Birmingham on the list that includes cities without an NFL, MLB, NBA, MLS or NHL team. – Bham Now
Date set for first Wawa opening in Alabama
Wawa will open its first store in Alabama on April 25 in Fairhope. Wawa stores are also planned for Mobile and Robertsdale soon. – News 5
Mobile launches MoGo Rideshare
Mobile has launched the MoGo Rideshare, an app-based transportation service matching riders heading in the same direction. Rides to and from major employment and training centers, including the AIDT training center, Austal USA and FlightPath9, are free. Other destinations are $1.25 per trip. – Fox 10
