Retail giants like Macy's, Walgreens face financial turmoil

Walgreens to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners in $10 Billion Deal

Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance have lost about half their value in the past year, as the chain has faced pressure in its retail and pharmacy businesses.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Macy’s Signals Rocky Year Ahead as Retailers Reckon With Trade War

The largest department store chain in the United States, like many other retailers, has warned that shoppers may be more cautious in the months ahead.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

Wall Street turmoil rattles retirement savers, turning financial planners into therapists

Turmoil on Wall Street is keeping financial planners’ phones ringing as 401(k) holders watch their retirement account balances fall with the stock markets they’re tied to.

NBC News - 3d

Harvard freezes hiring amid financial 'uncertainties' driven by Trump policies

Harvard University says it is freezing hiring for faculty and staff amid financial “uncertainties” driven by the Trump administration. “Universities throughout the nation face substantial financial ...

The Hill - 6d

'Volatility is part of the game': What financial advisors are telling investors about market turmoil

The Dow continued to fall on Tuesday after Trump announced higher tariffs. Here's what advisors are telling their clients.

CNBC - 5d

Retail traders are getting spooked by a market downturn. That’s bad news for brokerage stocks.

While stocks across the board tumbled on Monday, the pain was acutely felt by shares of brokerages like Robinhood, Charles Schwab and Interactive Brokers.

MarketWatch - 6d

2025 NFL free agency: Eagles sign former Giants cornerback Adoree' Jackson, per report

A new face for Philly's secondary

CBS Sports - 3d

French industrial giant Schneider Electric hails the significance of China’s ‘DeepSeek moment'

China's "DeepSeek moment" is likely to be good news in the global race to develop AI models, according to French power-equipment maker Schneider Electric.

CNBC - 4d

Johnson, House GOP dismiss market turmoil in defending Trump tariff policies

House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans are dismissing stock market turmoil and recession concerns as they defend President Donald Trump's tariff policies.

ABC News - 5d

Man City in Brighton test as Arsenal face Chelsea clash

Manchester City face a crucial clash with Brighton as the pressure mounts in the race to finish in the Premier League's top four.Having finished as runners-up to Manchester City in 2023 and 2024, ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

The Memo: Trump, amid tariff tangle, sounds serious about bringing Canada into US

President Trump’s tariff policies sparked another day of political and financial-market turmoil Tuesday — along with new recognition that he really may be serious about trying to make Canada part ...

The Hill - 4d

Barcelona’s dream signing faces massive hurdle as club demands €120 million

While it is known that Barcelona have set their sights on Alexander Isak as a dream signing, the financial constraints involved make the move extremely difficult. According to reports from SPORT, ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

3 Ways to Optimize Your Supply Chain for Omnichannel Retail

To offer shoppers the convenience of both in-person and online retail, you’ll have to make sure your supply chain is well-coordinated.

Inc. - 3d

Fed Governor Michelle Bowman Is Trump’s Pick for Wall Street’s Top Cop

If confirmed, she is likely to usher in a more hands-off approach to financial regulation than her predecessor’s.

The New York Times - 4d

Brazil icon urges Barcelona to sign Atletico Madrid goal machine – ‘Would like to have him here’

Former Barcelona forward Rivaldo believes that Julian Alvarez would be an excellent signing for the Catalan club if the financial situation allowed it. The Brazilian legend has been highly ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Jim Cramer names retail stocks to buy as the market pulls back

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday highlighted two stocks in the retail space that he thinks investors have an opportunity to buy on the dip, Ralph Lauren and Gap.

CNBC - 3d

The result of Madrid derby sends Atletico or Real likely to face Arsenal in Champions League

Atletico has to overcome a one-goal deficit to eliminate bitter rival Real in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie to maintain chance of winning Europe's biggest prize

ABC News - 4d

What happens to gift cards when a chain like Joann or Dollar General closes stores? Here’s what shoppers can do.

Fabrics giant Joann is closing, and the store has stopped taking gift cards — upsetting many customers. Here’s what shoppers should know.

MarketWatch - 1d

The Papers: 'Benefits turmoil' and 'deal or no steel'

A backlash over proposed reform to the welfare system leads many papers, as does news of Trump's tariffs beginning.

BBC News - 4d

‘We don’t believe in the velvet rope:' One money manager is giving retail investors access to private credit. But is it worth it?

The exchange-traded fund industry is looking to give retail investors more access to alternative investments including private credit.

CNBC - Mar. 8

What's the hold-up with Giants' pursuit of Aaron Rodgers?

The Giants are interested in Aaron Rodgers as a potential option at quarterback.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Giants agree to terms with DT Jeremiah Ledbetter

The Giants are making another addition to their defensive line.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Trump on if he's expecting recession this year: 'I hate to predict things like that'

President Trump faced a slew of questions about the economic ripple effects of his tariff policy during an interview with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News, including whether he worried about a looming ...

The Hill - Mar. 9

FDA Nominee Marty Makary to Face Grilling Over Cutbacks and Policy Shifts

Dr. Marty Makary will testify before the Senate health committee on Thursday. Lawmakers may press him over staff reductions and changes in agency direction on issues like vaccines.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

Portugal set for snap general election as PM faces confidence vote

MPs prepare to debate a motion of confidence that looks likely to topple centre-right government. Portugal is bracing for its third snap general election in as many years as MPs prepare to debate a ...

The Guardian - 6d

We don’t need the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — we have courts

President Trump has dropped several cases filed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, leading to calls for 1 million lawyers to help consumers instead of a government agency.

The Hill - 1d

Fast Financial Freedom and The Skyscraper Portfolio

This wealth-building model incorporates mindset with multiple levels of business strategies.

Inc. - 4d

Dick's Sporting Goods is latest retailer to forecast rocky 2025 as recession fears swirl

Dick’s Sporting Goods on Tuesday said it’s expecting 2025 profits to be far lower than Wall Street anticipated, making it the latest retailer to forecast a rocky year ahead as consumers contend ...

NBC News - 5d

Volkswagen’s Profit Under Pressure From Tariffs and Competition

The German auto giant’s earnings fell last year as it pushed ahead with a restructuring in the face of tariff uncertainty in the United States and lost market share in China.

The New York Times - 5d

College of the Sequoias women's basketball seeks to complete unbeaten season

The Giants open their final push for the state championship when they face Palomar (24-6) in a state quarterfinal at 5 p.m. March 14

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Trump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects Ukraine ceasefire

US president’s comments come after Ukrainian counterpart said he believed ‘strong steps’ were under consideration. Donald Trump has suggested he could target Russia financially as Ukraine’s ...

The Guardian - 4d

Antoine Dupont faces long spell out with ruptured cruciate knee ligaments

France captain likely to miss at least six months Dupont was injured during win over Ireland in Dublin Antoine Dupont, France’s talismanic captain and the player widely considered to be the best ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Investors fear that market turmoil will no longer rein in Trump

Also in today’s newsletter, meet the revered Wall Street veteran with two protégés planted in the president’s inner circle

Financial Times - 5d

China steels itself for Trump turmoil with ‘DeepSeek congress’

Annual session of rubber stamp parliament highlights Beijing’s shifting priorities amid AI breakthroughs and US tariffs

Financial Times - 4d

Busy Giants add Holland to defense, sources say

The Giants agreed with safety Jevon Holland on a three-year deal worth $45 million, sources told ESPN.

ESPN - 5d

Giants to re-sign OL Aaron Stinnie

Aaron Stinnie has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Giants for 2025, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

With Allen's personal and financial life set, Bills QB focuses on unfinished business — Super Bowl

With Josh Allen's personal and financial life set, the NFL MVP is focusing his attention on unfinished business: leading the Buffalo Bills to a Super Bowl title

ABC News - 4d

Former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom handed two-year jail sentence in France

Former Narbonne president has faced financial charges Elsom not in court and his whereabouts remain unknown The former Australia rugby union captain Rocky Elsom was sentenced to two years in ...

The Guardian - 2d

Giants could turn to Russell Wilson at QB with Aaron Rodgers possibly headed elsewhere

The Giants are in need of serious quarterback help this offseason.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Retail giants like Macy's, Walgreens face financial turmoil

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