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“Home Depot is acquiring specialty distributor SRS for $18.25 billion in huge bet on growing pro sales”

“Home Depot on Thursday said it is acquiring SRS Distribution in an $18.25 billion deal, the latest and largest sign of its ambitions to drive sales by winning more business from contractors, roofers and other home professionals. The home improvement retailer expects… Continue Reading…

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“Bud Light Backlash Will Cost Brands Up to 15% of Shelf Space”

“…Major grocery chains are just starting an annual spring rite: reshuffling the alcohol aisle to give more space to top sellers. That reset means fewer feet of shelf space for Bud Light, which hasn’t fully recovered from a conservative-led backlash… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“H&M shares jump 14% as profit smashes expectations”

“Shares of H&M leapt 14% in early deals on Wednesday, after the Swedish retailer significantly beat profit expectations for its fiscal first quarter. Operating profit rose to 2.08 billion Swedish kronor ($196 million), versus the 1.43 billion kronor forecast in a poll of… Continue Reading…

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“CrowdStrike Peer Ramps Up 406% Growth — And New Buy Point”

“Boosted by 406% earnings growth last quarter and strong forecasts ahead, CyberArk Software (CYBR) has set up a new potential breakout after already fueling an impressive run. As a result, CYBR stock has secured its place on the latest list of new buys… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Viking Therapeutics stock jumps more than 15% on promising weight loss pill data”

“Viking Therapeutics shares closed more than 15% higher on Tuesday after the company said its experimental weight loss pill showed positive results in a small study and will enter the next stage of development later this year… Viking is one of several small… Continue Reading…

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“Feds seek seizure of two New York apartments worth $14 million tied to former Mongolia leader in alleged mining scheme”

“Federal prosecutors on Tuesday sued to seize two New York City apartments worth $14 million that were allegedly bought with proceeds from a corrupt scheme involving Mongolia’s huge copper mine, a former prime minister of that nation, and his Harvard… Continue Reading…

Business, Personal Finance

“Gen Z embraces side hustles because ‘loyalty is dead’”

“…A growing number of young workers like Fischer are taking on side hustles to make extra cash, develop their skills, build their relationships and release creative energy by selling online tutorials, products and services and influencing on social media. Gen… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“…Arizona, an $8.5 billion CHIPS grant spells ‘jobs’ more than geopolitics”

“CHANDLER, Ariz. — In the booming Phoenix metro area, Washington policymakers’ rare bipartisan push to bolster national security in their high-tech arms race with China brings major enthusiasm for something more basic: jobs. A fresh influx of $8.5 billion in CHIPS… Continue Reading…

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“Airline CEOs Seek Meeting With Boeing Directors to Address Production Problems”

“Boeing’s BA -0.05%decrease; red down pointing triangle biggest U.S. customers are taking their frustrations directly to its board of directors. A group of airline chiefs recently requested a meeting with Boeing’s board to express concern over the Alaska Airlines accident and production problems… Continue Reading…

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“Boeing CEO to step down in broad management shake-up as 737 Max crisis weighs on aerospace giant”

“…The departures come as airlines and regulators have been increasing calls for major changes at the company after a host of quality and manufacturing flaws on Boeing planes. Scrutiny intensified after a Jan. 5 accident, when a door plug blew out… Continue Reading…