Newsprint Tariffs Will Cost Major Chains Tens Of Millions Of Dollars
New tariffs levied against newsprint imported from Canada to the U.S. will cost already struggling newspapers millions of dollars. Survival is not guaranteed.
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Starbucks May Have to Train Employees Not to Videotape Customers in Bathrooms
Starbucks appears to have dodged a loss of customers after the Philadelphia racial-profiling incident. Video cameras in bathrooms add to the impression Starbucks does not adequately look out for its customers.
How Much Will Consumers Get If Wireless Carriers Overcharged?
According to a number of accounts, The Justice Department believes that major wireless carriers may have worked together to keep consumer prices high. The charge is aimed primarily at AT&T (NYSE: T) and Verizon…
IMF Warns Of Another Global Financial Fiasco, If…
The IMF posted its comments last week as the organization marked the 10th anniversary of the global financial meltdown. Whether the warnings are fair or not is another matter The primary advice for the…
Gas Prices Top $2.80 in 14 States
Gasoline prices are again headed toward $3 a gallon. In several states, the cost of an average gallon of regular is already above that level.
ZTE Claims US Threatens Its Survival
Will ZTE be a victim of the heightened tension between the United States and China? According to its management, yes.
Barbie Can’t Save Her Boss as Mattel CEO Fired
Mattel lost another chief executive officer. Even strong sales of Barbie dolls could not salvage the company's most recent quarter, and CEO Margo Georgiadis was sacked.
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Wells Fargo fined $1 billion, Home Depot to hire a large number of tech workers, AT&T to start an inexpensive streaming service, and other important headlines.
Amazon Prime Membership Same as 4 Largest State Populations Combined
Amazon Prime membership program has reached 100 million. That is as large as the populations of America's four largest states combined.
Cadillac Needs to Slash Prices to Save Itself
Since the Cadillac brand has little cachet in America and its ability to compete with the successful luxury brands is so weak, its only solution short term is to slash prices.
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Intel kills its wearables business, Facebook may get into the hardware business, Amazon Prime membership reaches 100 million, and other important headlines.
Watch for a 20% Drop in Sprint Shares Without a T-Mobile Deal
Sprint shares have risen nearly 15% in the past six days, based on rumors that it may be married to more successful carrier T-Mobile.
Investors Reject IBM Quarterly Earnings, Putting Pressure on CEO Rometty
IBM earnings looked good on paper. However, one thing was missing. Where is IBM's growth?
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Facebook changes privacy policies, Tesla speeds up production of its Model 3, Starbucks will close stores for racial bias training, and other important headlines.
Do Amazon Workers Pee in Bottles?
Rumors swirl about how Amazon treats its workers and the company is well aware that its labor practices are carefully scrutinized.
China GDP Grows 6.8%, Continues to Race Ahead of US
The so-called China Miracle continues to trump American economic progress and its economic advantage over the United States based on growth is unlikely to change.
Question of Whether Elon Musk Is Telling the Truth
Elon Musk's credibility is weak enough that his predictions are no longer accepted by the broader market.
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China's first-quarter GDP grows rapidly, Netflix posts incredibly strong earnings, Tesla to pause Model 3 production, and other important headlines.
Gas Prices Rise Above $3 in 6 States, Close in 3 Others
As gasoline prices move to a level not posted in three years and continue to rise, the price of an average gallon of regular is above $3 in six states and close to that…
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The Supreme Court to take up the issue of the taxation of online sales, Starbucks faces protests after two black men were arrested at one of its stores, and other important headlines.