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“U.S. to release 1 million barrels of oil per day from reserves to help cut gas prices”

“The White House on Thursday announced that the U.S. will release 1 million barrels of oil per day from strategic reserves to help cut gas prices and fight inflation across the country…” https://www.cnbc.com/2022/03/31/us-to-release-1-million-barrels-of-oil-per-day-from-reserves-to-help-cut-gas-prices.html This is bad. If all emergency supplies… Continue Reading…

Economy, Energy

“Russia warns of $300 oil, threatens to cut off European gas if West bans energy imports”

“Russia has threatened to close a major gas pipeline to Germany and warned of $300 oil prices if the West goes ahead with a ban on its energy exports. “It is absolutely clear that a rejection of Russian oil would… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Is Exxon Stock A Buy While Dividend Holds Steady Amid Steep Cuts?”

“On Oct. 30, Exxon reported a loss of 18 cents per share in Q3 vs. a profit of 68 cents per share in the year-ago quarter. Wall Street was expecting a loss of 28 cents per share. Revenue fell 29% to… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“These companies are returning more money to shareholders after cutting jobs”

“Here’s a list of companies that have laid off employees or permanently cut jobs… and plan to return more cash to shareholders: Accenture: The consulting firm said in late August it would lay off about 25,000 global employees, or about 5%… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Dow rallies more than 300 points on Friday as tech shares bounce, cutting losses for the week”

“U.S. stocks rose on Friday, recovering some of their losses for the week, as tech shares clawed back some of their big September declines. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 358.52 points higher, or 1.3%, at 27,173.96. The S&P 500 climbed 1.6% to 3,298.46. The Nasdaq… Continue Reading…

Business

“Kraft Heinz looks to revamp Oscar Mayer brand, cut 20% of products, as it rethinks business”

“Shares of Kraft Heinz were up 1% in afternoon trading after the company presented its long-term turnaround plan to investors. As its blueprint is implemented, the company is projecting long-term organic sales growth of 1% to 2% and adjusted earnings per… Continue Reading…

Business

“E-Cigarette Maker Juul to Cut Staff by 50%, Exit More Markets”

“E-cigarette giant Juul Labs Inc. could cut more than half its workforce, according to a person familiar with the company’s plans, while it weighs exiting more European and Asian markets, further signs of the once high-flying company’s deteriorating fortunes. Juul… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“American Air Sees 19,000 Job Cuts Once U.S. Payroll Aid Expires”

“American Airlines Group Inc. will cut 19,000 workers once federal payroll aid expires as scheduled on Oct. 1, capping a 30% workforce reduction since the coronavirus pandemic began to torpedo travel demand. About 17,500 employees will be furloughed, meaning they… Continue Reading…

Business

“Amazon cuts more than 1,200 delivery contract jobs, even as that part of its business booms”

“More than 1,200 Amazon delivery drivers have been laid off in recent months after the company cut contracts with several small delivery companies across the country.  Amazon informed at least seven firms that are a part of its delivery service partner, or… Continue Reading…

Business

“Men’s Wearhouse owner Tailored Brands plans to shut 500 stores, cut 20% of corporate workforce”

“Tailored Brands said it is eliminating roughly 20% of its corporate workforce by the end of its fiscal second quarter. It also said it has selected up to 500 stores that it could close “over time.” It did not disclose locations…… Continue Reading…