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Business, Stocks

“Peloton CEO Barry McCarthy to step down, company to lay off 15% of staff as it looks to refinance debt”

“Peloton announced Thursday that CEO Barry McCarthy will be stepping down and the company will lay off 15% of its staff because it “simply had no other way to bring its spending in line with its revenue.”… Peloton’s shares surged more… Continue Reading…

Business

“Express files for bankruptcy, plans to close nearly 100 stores as investor group looks to save the brand”

“Longtime mall retailer Express filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware federal court on Monday, but a group of investors led by brand management firm WHP Global is looking to save the company by acquiring it.  Express, whose portfolio includes its… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Record numbers of wealthy Americans are looking for ways to live overseas”

“…An investment-migration consultancy says that it’s seeing record numbers of wealthy Americans looking for ways to get residence rights abroad or additional citizenships. Mehdi Kadiri, the head of North America at Henley & Partners, said in the company’s 2024 USA Wealth… Continue Reading…

Business

“Apple iPhone maker Foxconn to invest $1.5 billion in India as it looks to build beyond China”

“Foxconn Technology will invest more than $1.5 billion in an Indian construction project to fulfill the Apple supplier’s “operational needs” the company announced in Taiwanese security filings Monday. The $1.541 billion investment was made through a Foxconn subsidiary, Hon Hai Technology India Mega… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Netflix stock sinks as Wall Street looks for clarity on revenue growth”

“Netflix stock sank more than 8% Thursday after a quarterly earnings report that was largely positive but left Wall Street underwhelmed and uncertain about key revenue drivers. The sell-off in Netflix shares follows a 60% year-to-date rally, spurred by the rollout its cheaper,… Continue Reading…

Business

“Buy Buy Baby draws sale interest in Bed Bath & Beyond bankruptcy, one bidder looks to save stores”

“Bed Bath & Beyond is expected to be dissolved after the failed retailer declared bankruptcy, but the company’s crown jewel — Buy Buy Baby — may live to see another day… The interested parties include an unknown bidder, who would purchase… Continue Reading…

Banking

[Banking] “First Republic’s dramatic slide continues, stock falls 35% as bank looks for rescue deal”

“First Republic ’s stock sank again on Wednesday as investors kept an eye on a potential rescue deal for the troubled regional bank. Shares were down more than 35% in morning trading, extending losses of nearly 50% on Tuesday. The… Continue Reading…

Business

“Procter & Gamble revenue and profit fall as company looks to higher prices to offset declining sales”

“…For the three-month period ended Dec. 31, the company reported net income of $3.9 billion, or $1.59 per share, excluding items, down from $4.22 billion, or $1.66 per share, a year earlier. Net sales fell to $20.77 billion, a 1% decrease… Continue Reading…

Economy

“…Americans look for side hustles to fight inflation”

“Do you feel like you need to take on a second job to keep up with rising prices? If so, you’re not alone. The cost of living rose 8.2% in September, while wages rose just 5.1%. And there are still jobs… Continue Reading…

Energy, Stocks

“Exxon and 3 Other Energy Stocks Whose Dividends Look Like They Can Weather Tough Times”

“… Durable Dividends These are among the energy companies in the S&P 500 that increased their dividends in consecutive years earlier in the pandemic. Company / Ticker Recent Price Recent Yield YTD Return Market Value (bil) Exxon Mobil / XOM… Continue Reading…