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“Bed Bath & Beyond reports 28% drop in sales as it presses ahead with turnaround plan”

“Bed Bath & Beyond on Thursday said sales plunged by 28% in the fiscal second quarter, as the home goods retailer struggled to draw customers… Bed Bath reiterated its full-year outlook, saying it anticipates comparable sales to decline by about 20%… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Nintendo carries out 10-for-1 stock split to lure new investors to the Japanese gaming giant”

“Nintendo carried out its previously announced 10-for-1 stock split on Thursday aimed at reducing the price of one individual share to attract new investors to the more than century old Japanese gaming giant. Prices for Nintendo’s stock reflected the split on the Japanese… Continue Reading…

Banking, Business, Economy

“SoftBank plans at least 30% staff cuts to Vision Fund, source confirms”

“SoftBank is planning to cut at least 30% of staff at its ambitious investment arm, the Vision Fund, a source confirmed to CNBC. At least 150 out of 500 Vision Fund workers will be impacted by the cuts, according to Bloomberg,… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Who Will It Hurt The Most When Unemployment Rises?”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: The Federal Reserve has made it clear that reining-in inflation is its number one priority. One likely consequence is that corporate hiring will freeze, layoffs will commence, and jobs will be lost. As unemployment rises, the distribution of… Continue Reading…

Economy

“China’s flood of new electric cars cost 20% more to insure than fuel-powered cars”

“…In general, the insurance premium for new energy cars — which includes electric — is about 20% higher than it would be for comparable traditional fuel-powered cars, said Wenwen Chen, director at S&P Global Ratings, who leads the firm’s research… Continue Reading…

Economy

“2 in 5 Americans say inflation will change their holiday shopping habits this year…”

“…According to a recent survey conducted by Bankrate, two out of five (40%) survey respondents said inflation will change the way they shop for the holidays this year. Recent results from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index Summary also showed… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Dow futures fall as the British pound hits record low against the dollar”

“…Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell 78 points, or 0.3%, off the lows of the morning. S&P 500 futures shed 0.3%. Nasdaq 100 futures lost 0.1%. The British pound dropped to a record low on Monday against the U.S. dollar. Sterling at… Continue Reading…

Economy

“BofA Says Cash Is King as Investor Pessimism Hits 2008-Era High”

“Investors are flocking to cash and shunning almost every other asset class as they turn the most pessimistic since the global financial crisis, according to Bank of America Corp. strategists. Cash had inflows of $30.3 billion, while global equity funds… Continue Reading…

Economy, Precious Metals

“A Great Copper Squeeze Is Coming for the Global Economy”

“The price of copper — used in everything from computer chips and toasters to power systems and air conditioners — has fallen by nearly a third since March. Investors are selling on fears that a global recession will stunt demand… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Turkey cuts interest rates again as country struggles under 80% inflation”

“Turkey’s central bank surprised markets once again with its decision Thursday to cut its key interest rate, despite inflation in the country surging beyond 80%. The country’s monetary policymakers opted for a 100 basis point cut, bringing the key one-week… Continue Reading…