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Business, Stocks

“Extra legroom, assigned seats, overnight flights: Inside Southwest Airlines’ plan for its future”

“…Southwest said its three-year plan will add $4 billion to earnings before interest and taxes in 2027. The airline also raised its third-quarter revenue forecast and said its board authorized $2.5 billion in share buybacks. Southwest said it expects unit revenue to… Continue Reading…

Economy, Personal Finance

“40% of workers are behind on retirement planning. Not saving earlier was the biggest mistake”

“…In fact, 4 in 10 American workers — 40% — are behind on retirement planning and savings, largely due to debt, insufficient income or getting a late start, according to a new CNBC survey, which polled more than 6,600 U.S. adults in early August. Older… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Peloton shares rise more than 15% as turnaround plan takes hold, losses shrink”

“…The company’s shares rose more than 15% in morning trading. Here’s how the Bike and Tread maker performed compared with what Wall Street was anticipating, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: For the three-month period that ended June… Continue Reading…

Economy

“36% of Americans plan to take on debt for summer travel. Here’s why that worries financial experts”

“… …” https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/29/some-american-plan-to-take-on-debt-for-summer-travel.html This is a bad idea. Now is the time to reduce debt not stack it.

Business

“Payhawk, a $1 billion corporate card startup, plans M&A shopping spree after 86% sales growth”

“AMSTERDAM — Corporate payments startup Payhawk told CNBC it is planning mergers and acquisitions to grow its footprint in the corporate spend management world and take on big players like SAP. Bulgarian-founded Payhawk said it is looking to acquire a company or companies at… 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…

Business, Stocks

“United Airlines jumps 17% on strong earnings forecast, cuts 2024 fleet plan on Boeing delays”

“United Airlines shares surged more than 17% Wednesday to a seven-month high after the carrier forecast second-quarter earnings well ahead of Wall Street estimates despite ongoing delivery delays from Boeing. The airline expects to post earnings of between $3.75 and $4.25… Continue Reading…

Economy

“68% of Americans feel stressed about cost when planning a date—here’s who they think should pay”

“…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…

Economy, Energy

“8 states are planning to BAN the sale of gas-powered cars entirely – after Biden unveiled ambitious plans to phase them out by 2032”

“At least eight states are planning to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars in the next decade – and others are considering joining them. Only zero-emission vehicles can be sold in participating states beginning from the 2035 model year, according… Continue Reading…

Business, Precious Metals

“Inside Saudi Arabia’s plan to dominate mining”

“Saudi Arabia sees vast riches beyond oil within its reach. The kingdom’s broad-ranging ambition, a top mining official told Semafor, is to extract the more than $2.5 trillion in metals in its soil, invest in minerals extraction around the world,… Continue Reading…