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Costco and Sam's Club's smaller rival BJ's Wholesale will open more clubs in Southeast
The membership warehouse BJ's Wholesale said it plans to open a dozen clubs this year and 10 to 12 clubs each year going forward.CNBC - Business -
Momentum stocks are outperforming S&P 500 by widest margin since 2008. Investors should be concerned.
Momentum stocks are coming off their best stretch of outperformance in years — since just before the financial crisis, in fact. That’s making some investors nervous.MarketWatch - Business -
Costco is cracking down on who can eat at its popular food court
Costco wants to make sure its $1.50 hot dog combos are reserved for active members only.CBS News - Top stories -
Marvel Rivals - 'Rivals’ First Stand' | Official Announcement Trailer
Announcing Marvel Rivals, the Ultimate Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!GameSpot - Tech -
German Retail Sales Unexpectedly Slide
German retail sales fell 1.9% in February against forecasts for a modest rise, with the weakness symbolizing the woes in the sector as consumer confidence remains sluggish.The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
March Madness: Paige Bueckers leads UConn to win vs. Jackson State in long-awaited NCAA tournament return
Bueckers is back.Yahoo Sports - Sports - College Football -
Reproductive rights deliver Dems another election win
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story Reproductive rights deliver Dems another election win Democrats notched a win in the special election for an Alabama state House seat on Tuesday, ...The Hill - Politics -
The Surprise Ending of ‘Dune,’ the Popcorn Bucket
What’s in the $24.99 tub, exactly? Lindsay Moyer, a nutritionist, reviews the contents of the movie-snack “vessel.”The New York Times - Health -
UBS sends a wake-up call to take profits on an outperforming stock. We're heeding it
We had not taken profits in this outperforming stock since last summer. A Wall Street downgrade Wednesday served as a wake-up call to do so.CNBC - Business -
How Thames Water can avoid nationalisation
Without fresh equity the UK utility would have to slash costs and investment and focus squarely on cash preservationFinancial Times - Business -
Watch live: Trump delivers remarks following appeals court ruling
Recorded earlier Former President Trump is holding a press conference following the decision by a New York appeals court to limit the size of an initial bond payment due in his civil fraud case to $175 million, which Trump has agreed to pay. The ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Biden travels to North Carolina with message that he has ‘delivered for the South’
President Biden is set to travel on Tuesday to North Carolina to argue that he has delivered for the South on issues from jobs, lowering costs, and reproductive rights. The president’s visit comes as the campaign has focused on North Carolina as a ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
The best computer speakers for 2024 deliver crisp sound with booming bass
Upgrade your home computer setup with speakers that complement your music, games, and even video meetings.CBS News - Top stories -
Ho, ho, horrible: NFL delivering coal with Christmas move
The announcement that the NFL will have a Christmas Day doubleheader is troubling. It's an incremental step. Don't think the league will stop there.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Challenging Abortion, Again
A Supreme Court suit against the F.D.A. could change the national abortion landscape.The New York Times - Top stories - Abortion -
Sewage hits the fan, again
Sewage spills by water companies in England more than doubled in 2023.BBC News - Top stories -
Bears GM 'surprised' by lesser interest in Fields
Bears GM Ryan Poles said he was "surprised" by the "smaller pool" of teams with interest in Justin Fields, and that he tried to do right by the QB by trading him to the Steelers.ESPN - Sports -
China Merchants Bank Gains on Dividend Surprise
China Merchants Bank’s shares rose after the lender surprised with a boost in its dividend ratio while annual earnings came in largely as expected.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
The Surprising Way You Can Lower Employee Stress
Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk says their employees have incredibly low stress levels. Let's dive into those numbers -- and how you can reduce stress in your business.Inc. - Business -
The Proposal Expert Gets Her Own Surprise Ring
Ben Cohen wanted to make sure Lexi Tobin, a wedding influencer and proposal planner, got the proposal of a lifetime.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Nissan looks for partnerships to cut electric vehicle costs
Chief executive says ‘we cannot do this alone’ as carmaker responds to threat from Chinese rivalsFinancial Times - World -
AmexGBT buys rival CWT for $570mn in bet on business travel
Corporate travel booking business expects spending by larger companies to increase this yearFinancial Times - Business -
Amazon's New Focus: Fending Off Rivals Temu and Shein
The e-commerce companies with Chinese roots have, for now, replaced Walmart and Target as Amazon’s central competitive focus.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Amazon -
Bitter rivals BC, BU could be on a Frozen Four collision course
Crosstown foes for more than 100 years, the Eagles and Terriers enter the NCAA tournament as the top two teams in the country.ESPN - Sports -
Marvel Rivals Is An Overwatch-Like 6v6 Shooter For PC, And Testing Starts Soon
You'll be able to throw down as Earth's mightiest heroes, and villains, in a free-to-play team-based competitive shooter coming soon. Marvel Rivals, from developer NetEase, will start rolling out in the form of an alpha test in May, with further ...GameSpot - Tech -
NetEase Games and Marvel Games unveil PvP superhero shooter Marvel Rivals
Marvel superheroes and villains will dive into 6v6 multiplayer battles in Marvel Rivals, the latest collaboration between NetEase Games and Marvel.VentureBeat - Tech -
Rashford’s England rivals circle as his United slump goes international
Out-of-form attacker was mostly overlooked by Southgate in friendlies as Bowen, Gordon and Maddison took their chance . Gareth Southgate did say. When the England manager announced his squad for the Wembley friendlies with Brazil and Belgium, he ...The Guardian - World -
Friends, Allies and Even Former Rivals Eulogize Joseph Lieberman
Al Gore, his running mate in the 2000 election, called him “a truly gifted leader, whose affable personality and strong will made him a force to be reckoned with.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Marvel Rivals Characters: Every Superhero And Supervillain Revealed So Far
Marvel Comics has one of the best rosters of superheroes and supervillains, and you'll be able to smash them against each other in Marvel Rivals when the game eventually launches. A new free-to-play team-based competitive shooter joining the ...GameSpot - Tech -
Marvel Rivals: How To Sign Up For The Hero Shooter's Alpha Test
Marvel Rivals, a newly announced 6v6 hero shooter starring iconic comic book heroes and villains, will host its first playtest in May, and those interested in putting Marvel's take on Overwatch through its paces can now sign up for a chance to ...GameSpot - Tech -
Bridge Collapse Resets U.S. Supply Chains
The shutdown of a major trade corridor through Baltimore has ocean carriers and importers scrambling to contain the business fallout,The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why an early Easter could cost retailers $1.6 billion this year
Easter sales will total $22.4 billion in 2024, according to the National Retail Federation — a 7% decline from last year.MarketWatch - Business -
This retailer is set up for a comeback — we're getting in early by starting a position
Management has given five long-term reasons why we're near the bottom of the decline in tech demand.CNBC - Business -
Lands’ End’s stock rallies as retailer posts stronger-than-expected sales
Shares of Lands’ End surpassed the $10 mark for the first time since August 2023.MarketWatch - Business -
Australian Retailers Shake off Malaise With a Little Help From Taylor Swift
Australian retail sales rose, supported partly by sales associated with sold-out concerts by popstar Taylor Swift.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Walgreens to cut costs by $1 billion this year, with layoffs and store updates
Walgreens’ stock seesawed around the flatline Thursday, after the drugstore chain swung to a large quarterly net loss and trimmed its full-year outlook, but also reported the biggest beat for quarterly adjusted profit in at least five years.MarketWatch - Business -
GameStop makes layoffs as video game retailer looks for profitability boost
GameStop Corp. has been cutting jobs, the video game retailer and original meme stock said this week.MarketWatch - Business -
Why Obamacare Is in Grave Danger, Again
Republicans seem determined to destroy the Affordable Care Act.The New York Times - Top stories -
NCAA Tournament Expansion Means Less Cinderella Teams
Expanding the men’s tournament could push small schools like Oakland, which upset Kentucky this week, out of the action.The New York Times - Top stories -
Israel Deploys Expansive Facial Recognition Program in Gaza
The experimental effort, which has not been disclosed, is being used to conduct mass surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza, according to military officials and others.The New York Times - Business - Israel