Why An Early Easter Could Cost Retailers 16 Billion This Year
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A new wave of e-commerce disruption could close 45,000 retail stores over the next five years, analysts say
UBS analysts have suggested that e-commerce isn’t done upending brick-and-mortar retail just yet.MarketWatch - Business -
2024 NFL Draft: Roger Goodell's greetings with draftees could be different this year and here's why
Opening night may be a little different this time aroundCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
CNN journalist and host Poppy Harlow exits after 16-year run
Harlow has been off the air since CNN revamped its morning line-up in February.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Why middle-tier retailers are suffering as high and low-price stores thrive
The once-popular clothing store Express filed for bankruptcy along with the arts and crafts retailer JOANN. They're just the latest middle-tier retailers to suffer as demand for high-end and budget stores grows. Jordyn Holman, business and retail ...CBS News - Top stories -
Battery storage costs could fall up to 40 percent by 2030: IEA
A steep decline in battery costs will be the primary driver in the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy in the years ahead, the International Energy Agency (IEA) projected. Battery costs have declined more than 90 percent in about a ...The Hill - Politics -
Climate change could cost Americans born in 2024 nearly $500,000 in their lifetime
In a new series by the CNBC personal finance team, we're delving into how climate change will impact your money.CNBC - Business - Climate -
'We lost £26,000 in a year' - shoplifting hits record in England and Wales
Shoplifting was up by 37% in the year to December 2023, the highest since records began in 2003.BBC News - Top stories -
Bristol Myers Squibb beats on revenue, launches $1.5 billion cost cuts as it posts quarterly loss
Bristol Myers Squibb said the charges primarily reflect its acquisition of Karuna Therapeutics and collaboration agreement with SystImmune.CNBC - Business -
Its blockbuster cystic fibrosis treatment costs $300,000 a year. Now Vertex wants to solve the opioid crisis
With revenues having more than doubled since 2019, to $10bn, US pharma group targets painkillersFinancial Times - World -
A $100,000 salary no longer buys you a middle-class lifestyle. Here’s why it costs so much more now.
“We’re definitely not doing what you would think somebody with our income could do with the money,” one six-figure earner said.MarketWatch - Business -
The WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.5% to 100.62
The WSJ Dollar Index is up 0.5% to 100.62 — higher for two of the past three trading days.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Fossil fuels could have been left in the dust 25 years ago
If only we’d followed Wright’s Law, solar tech could have been cheaper much soonerFinancial Times - Business -
Alphabet joins the $2 trillion market-cap club — and could vault above Nvidia
The Google parent put “doomsday AI search share-loss fears” to bed with its latest earnings report.MarketWatch - Business -
Why Americans worry changes to the U.S. retirement system could upend their plans
When it comes to retirement, Americans worry about uncertainties they cannot control, like a higher cost of living or changes to the retirement system.CNBC - Business -
Why Trump really could push the U.S. to default on its debt
If Trump is elected president in November, he will face the U.S. government’s growing debt burden. He might try to resolve the issue by defaulting.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
Why Caleb Williams can be a fantasy football QB1 as a rookie with the Bears
With the Bears selecting their quarterback of the future in the 2024 NFL Draft, Andy Behrens explains why he expects great fantasy things for Caleb Williams in his first season.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Fantasy Football -
The 16 Messages That Led to Love
Readers of the Modern Love column share the banter, emojis and wit that made them fall for each other.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Bank of Japan could intervene this week to boost the yen as currency hits 34-year low
The Bank of Japan could intervene to support the yen as soon as Friday, possibly in a move coordinated with the Bank of Korea to help maximize its impact, according to Steven Barrow, head of G-10 strategy at Standard Bank.MarketWatch - Business -
Workers earning up to $58K a year could soon become eligible for overtime pay
The Biden-Harris administration announced a final rule Tuesday that raises the minimum salary threshold to qualify for overtime pay.CNBC - Business -
Workers earning up to $58K a year could soon become eligible for overtime pay
The Biden-Harris administration announced a final rule Tuesday that raises the minimum salary threshold to qualify for overtime pay.CNBC - Business -
Workers earning up to $58K a year could soon become eligible for overtime pay
Millions more Americans could become eligible for overtime pay.NBC News - Top stories -
Anglo American shares rally after BHP takeover approach — could lead to biggest deal of the year
BHP said it’s looking to offer 0.7097 of its shares for each Anglo American share. It now has a month to make a formal offer.MarketWatch - Business -
Middle East crisis live: it could take 14 years to clear Gaza Strip of rubble and unexploded bombs
War has left estimated 37m tons of debris in area, requiring years of work with ‘100 trucks’, says UN official. See all of our Israel-Gaza war coverageA premature Palestinian infant, rescued from her mother’s womb by an emergency caesarean section ...The Guardian - World -
After 57 Years, Southwest Airlines Is Considering a Big Change That Could Delight Everyone
Southwest Airlines has long been all about cutting costs. This possible change is all about adding revenue.Inc. - Business -
FAFSA delays could have some students thinking about a gap year—3 factors to consider before you do
Plenty of students take a year off before college. But these three situations could impact your decision.CNBC - Business -
Gaza’s 37m tonnes of bomb-filled debris could take 14 years to clear, says expert
Top UN demining official outlines scale of devastation as Egypt officials fly into Israel in attempt to revive ceasefire talks. See all our Israel-Gaza war coverageIsrael’s war in Gaza has created 37m tonnes of debris, much of it laced with ...The Guardian - World -
Elly De La Cruz's stardom may finally be here: Three reasons why Reds phenom's breakout could be real
De La Cruz is chasing less and running smarter in the early days of the 2024 MLB seasonCBS Sports - Sports -
The Thrill Factor Is Back for Retail Investors
Trading activity at Charles Schwab, Morgan Stanley and Robinhood has reached the highest levels since early 2022.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Thrill Factor Is Back for Retail Investors
Trading activity at Charles Schwab, Morgan Stanley and Robinhood has reached the highest levels since early 2022.The Wall Street Journal - World -
In Portugal, we’re celebrating 50 years of freedom. So why is the far right creeping back? | Vicente Valentim
Today, we remember the 1974 Carnation Revolution. But as memories of dictatorship fade, anti-democratic forces are on the rise. Fifty years ago, on 25 April 1974, a military-led movement in Portugal took down the rightwing authoritarian regime ...The Guardian - World -
Why Honkai: Star Rail Players Have Stuck With The Game For A Year--And What Needs To Change
Honkai Star Rail is celebrating its one-year anniversary today, April 26, 2024. Below, we look back at the RPGs first year through the eyes of fans who are still playing--what they love, and what they'd still like to see improve.Some see Honkai: ...GameSpot - Tech -
South Africa remembers an historic election every April 27. Here's why this year is so poignant
South Africans celebrate their “Freedom Day” every April 27ABC News - World -
BHP has offered to buy Anglo American, a long-time rival with a market capitalization of about $35 billion, in a potential megadeal that could reshape the global mining industry.
BHP has offered to buy Anglo American, a long-time rival with a market capitalization of about $35 billion, in a potential megadeal that could reshape the global mining industry.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How to Raise Housing Costs
California shows the way.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden grants clemency to 16 nonviolent drug offenders
"America is a nation founded on the promise of second chances," President Biden said in a statement.CBS News - Politics - Joe Biden -
German union calls for strikes at retailers IKEA and Metro
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Walmart Founder's Son to Retire From Retailer's Board
Walmart’s former chair and long-serving board member Rob Walton, the son of the retail giant’s founder, will retire from the company’s board in June.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Walmart Founder's Son to Retire From Retailer's Board
Walmart’s former chair and long-serving board member Rob Walton, the son of the retail giant’s founder, will retire from the company’s board in June.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
'Too early to know' if Army horses will return to duty
Two horses are in a "serious condition" after they bolted through central London on Wednesday.BBC News - Top stories -
The hidden costs of unpaid caregiving in America
An estimated 53 million Americans are unpaid caregivers, many as part of the "sandwich generation" — simultaneously raising children and caring for aging parents.CBS News - Top stories