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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

“Boeing CEO to step down in broad management shake-up as 737 Max crisis weighs on aerospace giant”

“…The departures come as airlines and regulators have been increasing calls for major changes at the company after a host of quality and manufacturing flaws on Boeing planes. Scrutiny intensified after a Jan. 5 accident, when a door plug blew out… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Federal Reserve expected to raise interest rates 0.25%, investors debate next steps”

“The Federal Reserve will kick off its latest two-day policy meeting on Tuesday with officials expected to announce a 0.25% increase in its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday, a move many believe could be the final rate hike of the… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Sam Bankman-Fried steps down as FTX CEO as his crypto exchange files for bankruptcy”

“Sam Bankman-Fried’s cryptocurrency exchange FTX has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S., according to a company statement posted on Twitter. Bankman-Fried has also stepped down as CEO and has been succeeded by John J. Ray III, though the outgoing… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Gap stock slides 18% after cutting sales guidance; CEO of Old Navy division to leave”

“Gap Inc. shares tumbled 18% in premarket trading Friday after the company slashed its sales outlook for the first quarter of fiscal 2022, citing what it called “execution challenges” its Old Navy business, and announced the CEO of that division, Nancy… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Federal Reserve is taking the next step toward possibly launching a digital dollar”

“…The central bank is asking the public to provide feedback on the question over the next 120 days. And it said that in any event, it would only seek to create a digital currency with “clear support” from both the executive branch… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is expected to step down, sources say”

“Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is expected to step down from his executive role, sources tell CNBC’s David Faber. Twitter stock was up more than 5% on the news. Dorsey currently serves as both the CEO of Twitter and Square, his digital payments… Continue Reading…

Economy

“…Trump unveils plan to reopen states in phases”

“As Covid-19 continues to spread across the US, President Donald Trump has given governors guidance on reopening state economies in the coming months. The guidelines for “Opening up America Again” outline three phases for states to gradually ease their lockdowns.… Continue Reading…

Banking

“Fed takes emergency steps to slash rates and ease bank rules”

“The Federal Reserve took massive emergency action Sunday to try to help the economy… slashing its benchmark interest rate to near zero and saying it would buy $700 billion in Treasury and mortgage bonds. The Fed’s surprise announcement signaled its… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Bob Iger to step down as Disney CEO, effective immediately”

“Bob Iger will step down as Disney CEO and assume the role of executive chairman, Disney announced Tuesday. Bob Chapek, who most recently served as chairman of Disney parks, experiences and products, will assume the role of CEO, effective immediately, Disney announced. Chapek will… Continue Reading…