Walmart Offloads JD.com Stake for $3.6 Billion

Anglo American to offload Australian coal mining stake for $1.1bn

London-listed group sells holding as it pushes ahead with radical plans to streamline business

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Trump Media’s Stock Price Soars, Adding $2 Billion to Trump’s Stake

The sharp rise in the share price of the parent of Truth Social has added about $2 billion to the net worth of former President Donald J. Trump.

Business - The New York Times - October 15

Intel seeks billions for minority stake in Altera business, sources say

This move that would represent a sharp about-face from its earlier public messaging about the larger company's prospects.

Business - CNBC - October 18

JDE Peet’s shares surge as JAB buys Mondelez $2.4 billion stake at a premium

JDE Peet’s also appointed former Kraft Heinz exec Rafa Oliveira as its new CEO as the coffee seller said it’s sales have put it on track to achieve its full-year outlook

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

Sam Altman’s Reddit stake now worth over $1 billion after post-earnings pop

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's stake in Reddit has ballooned to more than $1 billion in value, as of after-hours trading on Tuesday.

Business - CNBC - October 29

"Narco sub" carrying 3.6 tons of cocaine intercepted in Pacific

Navy ships arrived to intercept the boat, which was carrying 102 packages filled with bricks of cocaine, authorities said.

Walmart reaches opioid shareholder settlement

Walmart reached a proposed settlement agreement about its distribution of prescribed opioids on Friday according to Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings. This settlement includes three ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

The 2024 Stakes on Health Care

We explore the presidential candidates’ health policy proposals.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

Billionaires see the stakes of election

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Billionaires with business interests riding on election For billionaires who have ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Walmart is selling a tiny house for less than $16,000

Walmart's prefab house includes space for a bedroom, living room, bathroom, dining room and kitchen, but appliances are sold separately.

Walmart to deliver prescriptions nationwide in as little as 30 minutes

Walmart is launching a new service to deliver prescription drugs in 49 U.S. states by the end of January.

Walmart and Amazon threaten US drugstores in prescription delivery

Launch of same-day services adds to pressure on struggling pharmacy chains such as CVS and Walgreens

Business - Financial Times - October 22

Walmart Plans 30-Minute Prescription Deliveries

Medications, other merchandise, and groceries will all be available for rapid drop-off in 20 cities where the retailer is taking on Amazon’s new pharmacies.

Business - Inc. - October 23

$10 OFF Walmart Promo Code for November 2024

Score $10 off your first three pickup or delivery orders with our Walmart coupon or choose from 1,000s of flash deals, up to 65% off today.

Tech - Wired - 23 hours ago

Coinbase’s stock falls nearly 5% as earnings fall short of estimates

Coinbase Global Inc.’s stock fell in after-hours trading Wednesday, after the cryptocurrency exchange’s third-quarter profit and revenue fell short of estimates.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Mexican Navy seizes 3.6 tons of cocaine aboard boat off Pacific coast

The Mexican Navy says it has seized 3.6 tons of cocaine aboard a boat off the Pacific coast

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

UN biodiversity conference: what's at stake?

World - Yahoo News - October 20

At stake on Election Day: The reality of the presidency

CBS News' John Dickerson on the knowns and unknowns that either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will face in leading our country into an uncertain future.

What's at stake for health care this election

Voters head to the polls Tuesday to cast ballots in an election with significant consequences for health care. A victory for Vice President Harris will likely mean the continuation and ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

China fright ups the stakes for AstraZeneca

Pharma group needs some good news to ease investors’ nerves

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

‘I retired earlier than planned’: I’m 69 and will have $6,000 a month in retirement income. The bulk of my $3.6 million is equities. Is that OK?

“I don’t expect equities to do as well over the next decade as they have in the past, but I still think they will outperform other options.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

‘I have few close friends’: I’m 69, retired, single and have amassed $3.6 million. What should I do with my fortune?

“Many weeks I spend more on my three rescue kitties and one rescue mouse than I do on myself.”

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Massive meat recall includes hundreds of products sold at Walmart, Target, more

Check your fridge and freezer: A massive meat recall linked to possible listeria contamination has impacted hundreds of ready-to-eat meals sold at major grocery store chains across the U.S., ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Oppenheimer's New 4K Limited-Edition Steelbook Is Only $30 And Exclusive To Walmart

Director Christopher Nolan's 2024 Best Picture winner, Oppenheimer, has been available on 4K Blu-ray for almost a year--but if you missed out the steelbook case at Best Buy last year, you have ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 15

Frozen waffles sold at Walmart and other stores recalled over listeria

The frozen waffles, made by Treehouse Foods, were sold under store brands including Walmart's Great Value and Target's Good and Gather.

All the Walmart Exclusive Steelbook Blu-Rays You Can Buy Now

With the ascendancy of streaming services seemingly on the wane thanks to tons of different channels, frustrating and ever-changing licensing deals, and the tendency of corporate masters to just ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

Walmart will start delivering prescriptions to customers' doorsteps as CVS and Walgreens struggle

Walmart will start delivering medications in six states, but plans to offer prescription delivery in nearly every state by the end of January.

Business - CNBC - October 22

19-year-old woman found dead in oven in Canada Walmart

A Canadian Walmart store was closed for a third day Tuesday as police investigated the death of a woman whose body was found inside an oven.

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Target, Walmart and other retailers announce price cuts ahead of holidays

Target says more than 2,000 items are having their prices marked down ahead of holiday season, joining other retailers like Walmart and Aldi who have also announced plans for cheaper costs before ...

Police probe death of Canada Walmart employee found in walk-in oven

A 19-year-old woman was found dead inside the walk-in oven of a Walmart store in eastern Canada.

Kroger and Walmart Deny ‘Surge Pricing’ After Adopting Digital Price Tags

Some members of Congress have expressed concerns that stores will monitor customers and raise prices. Business experts say the technology has not raised customers’ grocery bills.

Business - The New York Times - October 23