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Business - MarketWatch
Walgreens’ stock has best day in 16 years as company plans to close 1,200 stores
Walgreens’ stock has been hammered this year as consumer shopping patterns have changed, but its CEO says store closures “will realign our footprint to a healthier store base.”October 15 -
Business - CNBC
Here's an earnings homework checklist so you can be ready when your companies report
You never want to be playing catch-up in real time while trying to make important buy, sell, or hold decisions.October 15 -
Politics - The Hill
House Democrats call on companies to retain DEI program
Forty-nine House Democrats signed an open letter to Fortune 1,000 chief executives asking them to affirm their commitment to their workplace equality initiatives, amid heightened backlash and legal ...October 15 -
Business - Inc.
With 1 Simple Move, These Companies Are Easing Inflation for Weary Customers
Inflation is down after three long years, but some companies are trying further price cuts to recharge sluggish sales.October 15 -
Business - Inc.
Nvidia Share Price Moves Could Unseat Apple as Most Valuable Company
Investors are driving up market capitalizations for the chipmaker, Apple, and Microsoft so fast it’s hard to know which company holds the top spot.October 15 - Apple -
World - Financial Times
UK water companies face struggle to raise equity without bill hikes, Moody’s warns
Sector suffering ‘diminishing investor confidence’ while needing major investment, says rating agencyOctober 15 - United Kingdom -
Top stories - CBS News
Boar's Head recall sparks USDA watchdog probe into handling of listeria outbreak
Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."October 15 -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
SAG-AFTRA, video game companies resuming negotiations as actors' strike continues
SAG-AFTRA and the video game companies are resuming contract negotiations for the first time since video game actors went on strike.October 15 -
Tech - VentureBeat
SAG-AFTRA and game companies resume negotiations
The SAG-AFTRA talent union has resumed negotiations with video game companies around rules for using AI for voice acting in games.October 15 -
Business - CNBC
Google signs deal with nuclear company as data center power demand surges
Google is the latest tech company to turn to nuclear energy as power demand from data centers surges.October 15 - Google -
Business - MarketWatch
Britain’s summer riots paid off for one company
Mitie Group, a provider of outsourcing services, said the provision of “surge response” security services for the U.K. Home Office was one factor behind a 13% rise in revenue in the first halfOctober 15 -
Business - MarketWatch
U.S. companies reassert their dominance of Fortune Global 500 ranks vs. rival China
A dramatic turnaround since 2022 represents both China’s struggles and robust performance from U.S. companies.October 15 - China -
World - Financial Times
Fed’s Waller calls for rate cut caution after ‘disappointing’ data
Influential governor says US economy in ‘sweet spot’ but hotter than expected inflation not welcomeOctober 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Boba tea company apologises over Canada Dragons' Den row
Marvel actor Simu Liu accused Canadian entrepreneurs of culturally appropriating the Taiwanese drink.October 15 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Ranking worst quarterback contracts in NFL today: Deshaun Watson sits atop list, but Browns bust has company
These are the seven-worst quarterback contracts in football right nowOctober 14 - NFL -
Business - Financial Times
TPG and Blackstone team up to bid for eyecare group Bausch + Lomb
Deal could be among year’s largest private equity buyouts as contact-lens maker looks to split from indebted parentOctober 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
Here's how to delete your 23andMe data, as company flounders
Here's how to delete your data as company shake-up leaves customers wondering what will happen to their DNA info.October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
IRS ruling on 401(k) company matches could open doors to pay off debt
A new Internal Revenue Service ruling on 401(k) company matches could change the way employees apply the contributions made by their employers. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent ...October 14 -
Business - CNBC
Fed Governor Waller sees need for 'more caution' ahead when lowering interest rates
Waller on Monday signaled that future interest rate cuts will be less aggressive than the big move in September.October 14 - Federal Reserve -
Top stories - NBC News
Fed Governor Christopher Waller sees need for more caution when lowering interest rates
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Monday signaled that future interest rate cuts will be less aggressive than the big move in September as he expressed concern that the economy could ...October 14 - Federal Reserve -
Business - MarketWatch
Waller skeptical of more big Fed rate cuts amid worries a strong economy could reignite inflation
A key voter on the Federal Reserve said the surprising strength of the economy suggests the central bank should “proceed with more caution” in cutting U.S. interest rates to make sure inflation ...October 14 - Federal Reserve -
Business - Inc.
Boeing’s Woes Mount, as Debt, Minimal Income, and a Hardening Strike Risk Bankrupting Company
Boeing announces layoffs and aircraft delays to cut costs, even as it continues racking up billions in losses from a month-long strike becoming more bitter each day.October 14 -
Business - MarketWatch
Junk-rated companies face record refinancing needs above $2 trillion through 2029, Moody’s says
Barring an economic slowdown, market conditions are still favorable, with interest rates expected to continue to come down and investors expected to be receptive to credit marketsOctober 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Don’t bet on a taxing outcome for UK gambling companies
Fears that money would flow from the regulated sector has long deterred action against the industryOctober 14 - United Kingdom -
Business - MarketWatch
Longboard Pharmaceuticals’ stock soars amid Lundbeck’s $2.6 billion deal to acquire the company
H. Lundbeck plans to acquire Longboard Pharmaceuticals in a $2.6 billion deal, the companies announced Monday.October 14 -
World - The Guardian
European audit of democracy standards too positive, says human rights watchdog
European Commission report ‘completely ineffective as an enforcement tool’, according to civil liberties organisation. The European Commission’s exhaustive annual audit of democratic standards ...October 14 -
Top stories - NBC News
Simu Liu criticizes Canadian boba tea company over concerns of cultural appropriation
Actor Simu Liu blasted a pair of Quebec entrepreneurs last week who went on Canada’s version of “Shark Tank” to pitch a drink they say has “transformed” boba tea.October 13 -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
The Family That Went Against the Grain---and Built a Billion-Dollar Company
It was a side hustle. Now it’s a tortilla empire. Siete Foods did it in seven steps.October 11