August 1, 2024
“Delta CEO Ed Bastian said the massive IT outage earlier this month that stranded thousands of customers will cost it $500 million. The airline canceled more than 5,000 flights in the wake of the outage, which was caused by a… Continue Reading…
July 26, 2024
“…Nestle SA, the world’s biggest food company, cut its revenue outlook for the year on Thursday, while Unilever Plc reported sales that missed estimates and Jeep-owner Stellantis NV posted a plunge in profit. A day before, US appliance maker Whirlpool… Continue Reading…
June 11, 2024
“When Noa Khamallah recently tried to pay cash for popcorn and soda at Yankee Stadium, his almighty dollars struck out. The stadium’s concession stands no longer take cash. An employee directed him to a kiosk that could convert his greenbacks into plastic. Khamallah, 41… Continue Reading…
June 4, 2024
“Best Buy on Thursday missed Wall Street’s quarterly sales expectations but stressed higher profits and lower costs as softer demand for consumer electronics continues. Shares of the retailer gained 13% Thursday… Net sales dropped to $8.85 billion from $9.47 billion in… Continue Reading…
May 7, 2024
“CVS Health on Wednesday reported first-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings that missed expectations and slashed its full-year profit outlook, citing higher medical costs that are dogging the U.S. insurance industry. Shares of the company closed more than 16% lower on Wednesday, and were headed… Continue Reading…
April 16, 2024
“… …” https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/10/forever-chemical-pfas-pfos-regulation-to-cost-1point5-billion-annually-.html This is one time the cost is worth it. The alternative is cancer causing chemicals. No thanks.
April 1, 2024
“…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…
March 28, 2024
“…Nearly everyone, regardless of gender, who’s dating is stressed about the associated costs. Roughly 69% of U.S. adults admitted to feeling uncomfortable on a date because of how much it will cost, and 68% say they stress about money when… Continue Reading…
March 7, 2024
https://www.wsj.com/business/hospitality/restaurants-food-payroll-bars-wages-f21ceb0a The article is behind a paywall so I’ll just add my opinion here. McDonald’s has already been criticized for 20 dollar meals and Wendy’s has been criticized for floating a plain to have “surging” prices during high traffic hours.… Continue Reading…
February 14, 2024
“…Jamie Dimon says Washington is facing a global market “rebellion” because of the tab it is racking up, while Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan believes it’s time to stop admiring the problem and instead do something about it. Elsewhere The Black Swan author Nassim Taleb says the… Continue Reading…
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