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“Google goes to trial in biggest US challenge to tech power in decades”

“The trial in a landmark antitrust case against Google is scheduled to start on Tuesday in Washington district court over charges of monopolizing the online search space… The justice department has accused Google of using its market power to unfairly lock out… Continue Reading…

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“GM offers 10% wage hike in contract talks that UAW calls ‘insulting'”

“General Motors on Thursday made a counterproposal to the union representing its U.S. hourly workers in a bid to avoid a costly strike, but United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain called the offer “insulting.” The largest U.S. automaker said it… Continue Reading…

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“Kroger will pay up to $1.2 billion to settle most nationwide opioid claims”

“Kroger on Friday said it has agreed to pay $1.2 billion to U.S. states, local governments and Native American tribes to settle the majority of claims that it fueled the opioid epidemic through lax oversight of its pill sales.  The settlement would allow for “full resolution” of… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Shrink and theft losses near $1 billion at Lowe’s — here’s how much they’re costing other retailers”

“Generally, the inventory losses are only a small fraction of the retailers’ net sales. They also pale in comparison to other factors squeezing margins, such as excessive discounting and promotions, according to a CNBC analysis of their balance sheets. While… Continue Reading…

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“Roku to cut about 10% of its workforce as it ups quarter sales expectations and shares soar, again”

“Roku is cutting about 10% of its workforce, or 360 people, and it will limit new hiring as it cuts costs to stem a series of quarterly losses. The streaming platform also said in a regulatory filing Wednesday that it… Continue Reading…

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“Bud Light falls further, Modelo extends lead as best-selling US beer”

“…Total beer sales in the U.S. were up 2.2% in dollar sales for the week ending Aug. 19, but three brands saw double-digit increases in both sales and volume: Miller Lite was up 18.5% in sales and 12.3% in volume, Coors Light… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Nvidia earnings [Up,] scare away AMD, Intel investors as legacy chipmakers lose ground in AI

“Developers in the world of artificial intelligence can’t get enough of Nvidia’s processors. Demand is so strong that the company said late Wednesday that revenue in the current quarter will jump 170% to roughly $16 billion. Nvidia shares rose more than 2% on Thursday before slumping… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Abercrombie & Fitch shares soar more than 15% as retailer blows past earnings estimates, raises guidance”

“…Here’s how the retailer did in the fiscal second quarter ended July 29 compared with what Wall Street expected, based on a survey of analysts by Refinitiv: Shares jumped more than 15% in early trading Wednesday. Net income for the… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Peloton shares drop 27% after posting wider-than-expected loss, falling sales due to Bike recall, seasonality”

“…Here’s how the fitness company did in its fourth fiscal quarter compared with what Wall Street was anticipating, based on a survey of analysts by Refinitiv: The company reported a net loss of $241.8 million, or 68 cents per share,… Continue Reading…