Productivity Strong Mindset

Gap says it picked up wealthier shoppers, and more market share, despite weak clothing demand

Shares of Gap Inc. rallied after hours on Thursday after the clothing retailer pushed its full-year outlook higher and said the holiday shopping season was “off to a strong start.”

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Gap shares surge as it raises guidance, touts 'strong start' to holiday

Gap said Old Navy's sales fell after hurricanes led to store closures and warm weather deterred sales in its kids category.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs help build a strong portfolio

Dividends, bitcoin and Beyoncé stir ETF interest.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Seattle Power Outages Could Linger as Strong Storms Pelt the West Coast

A series of atmospheric rivers is flooding the Pacific Northwest and parts of California, with more wind and rain forecast as utilities try to restore power to hundreds of thousands of people.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Target struggles, Walmart sees strong sales in Q3 earnings reports

Retailers are putting out their third-quarter earnings reports ahead of the big holiday spending season. CBS News contributor Javier E. David has a look at the numbers.

Australian 3D Printer Sees Strong Growth Tailwinds on Trump's Election

AML3D this week raised 30 million Australian dollars from shareholders and new institutional investors to expand its Ohio manufacturing facility.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Strong dollar set to hit emerging market bonds, warn investors

EM debt funds suffer outflows as hopes of rate cuts by developing nations fade

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

'Wicked' defies box office gravity in a strong start to the holiday movie season

Moviegoers soared from Oz to the Colosseum over the weekend as millions around the world flocked to see “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” in theaters.

Abercrombie expects a strong holiday quarter as growth run continues

Abercrombie & Fitch is expecting a strong holiday shopping season, and the arrest of its former CEO Mike Jeffries for sex trafficking did not seem to hit sales.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

Dick’s Sporting Goods sees earnings boosted by strong back-to-school season

The retailer beat estimates for the third quarter and raised its guidance.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Abercrombie expects a strong holiday quarter as growth run continues

Abercrombie & Fitch isn’t giving up its crown anytime soon.

A strong quake hits Japan's Noto region but there's no tsunami danger

A strong earthquake has struck Japan’s north-central region of Noto that’s still recovering from a deadly quake early this year

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

David Cameron says he has changed mind on assisted dying and now supports bill

Ex-PM, who previously feared vulnerable people may be pressured to end lives, says legislation has ‘extremely strong’ safeguards. UK politics live – latest updates David Cameron has said he ...

World - The Guardian - 6 hours ago

Airbus sticks to aircraft production target despite supply chain woes

Board plans to propose renewing Guillaume Faury’s mandate as chief executive next year

Business - Financial Times - October 30

EU launches action against shopping website Temu over illegal products

Formal investigation opens amid concerns Chinese shopping website is breaching Digital Services Act. Business live – latest updates The EU has launched formal proceedings against the Chinese ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Ford Motor to Pause F-150 Lightning Production for Several Weeks

The automaker said it would idle the assembly factory that makes the battery-powered truck from mid-November to Jan. 6.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Ford to pause production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks

Ford is temporarily halting production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck as motorists cool on EVs.

Chevron’s stock climbs after a triple beat of profit, revenue and production

Chevron’s stock rallies after earnings and production beat expectations, and a record amount of cash was returned to shareholders.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Apple warns future products may never be as profitable as iPhone

Analysts say artificial intelligence and virtual reality headsets might have lower margins than smartphones and App Store

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Here’s Why You Need to Be Your Product’s Biggest User

Eliot Horowitz, founder and CEO of Viam, talks about the evolution of his company on the latest episode of ‘For Starters.’

Business - Inc. - November 6

U.S. economy’s secret weapon, productivity, rises sharply again

One of the biggest drivers of a strong U.S. economy, worker productivity, showed another healthy gain in the summer and early fall, in a good omen for the current expansion.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

Steven Madden C.E.O. Says It Is Moving Production Out of China

The prospect of higher tariffs under President-elect Trump spurred the company to accelerate its plan to shift where its shoes are made.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

6 Tips to Help Companies Evaluate Your Product for Licensing

Make it easier for companies to say yes to licensing your product.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Steve Madden says it will cut production in China to avoid Trump tariffs

The footwear- and accessory-maker says it already has a plan in place to reduce its reliance on imports from China.

Federal telework improves productivity. Why is Congress so desperate to limit it?

A new study has found that public sector employees working remotely recorded a 12% increase in productivity compared to when they were in the office, challenging the assumption that physical ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Charles Sporck, an Early Champion of Moving Microchip Manufacturing to Asia, Dies at 96

He argued that offshoring allowed the U.S. semiconductor industry to create more high-paying jobs at home.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 12

Exxon CEO says Trump won’t be able to ‘unleash’ new energy production

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on a platform to significantly ramp up U.S. oil production and bring down the cost of energy, but the head of the nation’s largest energy company is doubtful ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Latest in Productivity Strong Mindset

Gap says it picked up wealthier shoppers, and more market share, despite weak clothing demand

Gap shares surge as it raises guidance, touts 'strong start' to holiday

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs help build a strong portfolio

Seattle Power Outages Could Linger as Strong Storms Pelt the West Coast

Target struggles, Walmart sees strong sales in Q3 earnings reports

Australian 3D Printer Sees Strong Growth Tailwinds on Trump's Election

Strong dollar set to hit emerging market bonds, warn investors

'Wicked' defies box office gravity in a strong start to the holiday movie season

Abercrombie expects a strong holiday quarter as growth run continues

Dick’s Sporting Goods sees earnings boosted by strong back-to-school season

Abercrombie expects a strong holiday quarter as growth run continues

A strong quake hits Japan's Noto region but there's no tsunami danger

David Cameron says he has changed mind on assisted dying and now supports bill

Airbus sticks to aircraft production target despite supply chain woes

EU launches action against shopping website Temu over illegal products

Ford Motor to Pause F-150 Lightning Production for Several Weeks

Ford to pause production of F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks

Chevron’s stock climbs after a triple beat of profit, revenue and production

Apple warns future products may never be as profitable as iPhone

Here’s Why You Need to Be Your Product’s Biggest User

U.S. economy’s secret weapon, productivity, rises sharply again

Steven Madden C.E.O. Says It Is Moving Production Out of China

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Steve Madden says it will cut production in China to avoid Trump tariffs

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Charles Sporck, an Early Champion of Moving Microchip Manufacturing to Asia, Dies at 96

Exxon CEO says Trump won’t be able to ‘unleash’ new energy production

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