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Defying Trump’s Offensive, Leading Companies Renew DEI Commitments

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The Federal RTO Crackdown Prompts a Scramble for Office Space

23.01.2025 20

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How Tiny Trucks Became ‘Dude Magnet’ Rivals to Giant Pickups

22.01.2025 10

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Trump’s RTO Plans Could Slash Federal Employee Headcount

21.01.2025 10

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Bourbon Makers Face Post-Pandemic Hangover as Consumption Declines

16.01.2025 9

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How the Rising Number of Bogus, Ghost Job Listings Threatens Company Reputations

14.01.2025 5

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Booming Market for E-Commerce Returns Spurs an Acquisition by DHL

13.01.2025 2

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Credit Card Debts and Defaults Rise in Worrying Sign for Economy

02.01.2025 2

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Business Owners Excited as Trump Returns to the White House

Several surveys show C-suite leaders at big and small companies anticipate an economically strong 2025 expansion under Trump, though consumers...

19.12.2024 10

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Why Anti-Drone Tech Companies Can’t Zap New Jersey’s Aerial Invaders

Counter-drone tech companies protect private and government clients from invading craft going where they shouldn’t, but they aren’t allowed to...

14.12.2024 10

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Not a Joke: ‘The Onion’ Buys Alex Jones’s Infowars Site

The satirical publication acquired the extreme-right, Sandy Hook-denying InfoWars during an auction of Jones’s assets, and will use it to parody...

15.11.2024 5

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How Silicon Valley Swapped Its 2016 Anti-Trump Scorn for Warm Applause in 2024

14.11.2024 3

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As Skiplagged’s Hidden-City Flight Business Booms, Airlines Fume

14.11.2024 3

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U.S. Businesses Work to Limit Costs of Looming Trump Tariffs

13.11.2024 10

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This $4 Billion Mall Deal Could Hit Retailers With Higher Rents

The giant private equity firm Blackstone bought a shopping center landlord, and rents at strip- and mini-malls will likely climb, hitting grocers,...

10.11.2024 3

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Elon Musk Is Already Asking Trump for Payback After Supporting His Campaign

09.11.2024 80

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How the FedEx-UPS Price War Could Slash Year-End Costs for Small Businesses

09.11.2024 2

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Why Trump May Drop Plans to Repeal Biden’s CHIPS Act Once in Office

08.11.2024 9

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Why a Focus on Value May Help Fast-Food Chains End 2024 With Renewed Sales Growth

07.11.2024 7

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How Trump’s Victory Grants Election Betting Platforms a Promising Future

07.11.2024 2

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This Almost-Vacation Bargain Keeps Hotels Busy When Travel Dips

06.11.2024 10

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Warren Buffett Doesn’t Endorse Political Candidates, but He Gave Us 600 Million Reasons Why He Thinks Harris Will Win

The Oracle of Omaha orchestrated a massive selloff of Berkshire Hathaway’s Apple shares in anticipation of a Democratic win that would lead to...

06.11.2024 6

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Here’s How Travel Tuesday Is Turning Into Black Friday for Deal-Hunting Vacationers

05.11.2024 2

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Here’s What a New Guide to Scaling Says Are the Hallmarks of Successful Startups

A new report analyzed over 200 companies and concluded that successful founders spend over half their time managing their teams. BY BRUCE CRUMLEY...

02.11.2024 4

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Businesses Ready Price Hikes on Imports to Offset Trump Tariff Costs

Many manufacturers and retailer relying on imports are already planning to pass on the added expenses from proposed protectionist duties to...

01.11.2024 2

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Here’s Why Jack Dorsey Hopes a Return to Startup Mode Can Turn Tidal

The former Twitter boss and Square founder cuts music streaming platform Tidal’s staff, seeking to restore the leaner, hungrier form of its early...

01.11.2024 2

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How Daring to Be Different Made Nerds Gummy Clusters a Top-Selling Candy

Launched in 2020, the crunchy, chewy candy has posted $500 million in sales so far this year, as consumers make Nerds cool—and profitable. BY...

31.10.2024 3

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How Walmart’s Early Launch Date Resets Retail’s Black Friday Sales Pace

31.10.2024 2

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How Trump Superfan Elon Musk’s Plan to Cut $2 Trillion in Spending Could Mean Economic Chaos

The GOP candidate has spoken of making the billionaire CEO in charge of a ‘Department of Efficiency,’ but experts warn those dramatic reductions...

31.10.2024 10

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Now a Supporter of Anti-Immigrant Politics, Musk Reportedly Worked in the U.S. Illegally

After appearing at a Trump rally featuring speakers drenched in racism and vulgarity, the billionaire entrepreneur faces a report he worked here...

30.10.2024 3

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The Just-Passed Click-to-Cancel Rule Already Faces a Legal Battle

A court case to overturn the FTC’s new regulation is one of a growing number of legal challenges by businesses seeking to reduce the authority of...

25.10.2024 2

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These 5 Data Points Can Help Retailers Keep Pace With Shifting Consumer Demands

A consulting firm’s survey finds shoppers expect online and in-store price consistency, increased product availability in shops, and fast and...

25.10.2024 2

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Retailers Adjust Holiday Sales Plans to Handle Rising Consumer Stress Levels

Shoppers’ worries about the presidential election and its economic consequences threaten holiday season spending. Retailers are scrambling to...

24.10.2024 2

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Donald Trump Visits a Swing State McDonald’s. Fury Ensues

23.10.2024 2

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Here’s Why Election Betting Activity Is Raising Eyebrows Ahead of Nov. 5 Vote

22.10.2024 5

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Here’s What Tulsa Is Doing to Reverse a Brain Drain to Bigger Cities

18.10.2024 2

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After Decades of Increases, CEO Pay Dipped in 2023

18.10.2024 30

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With 1 Simple Move, These Companies Are Easing Inflation for Weary Customers

17.10.2024 10

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Boeing’s Woes Mount, as Debt, Minimal Income, and a Hardening Strike Risk Bankrupting Company

16.10.2024 20

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Startup Make Sunsets Wants to Fight Global Warming by Making Aerosol Clouds

16.10.2024 2

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Data Finds Many New Executive MBA Grads Launch Their Own Startups

An annual ranking of global EMBA programs finds numerous graduates use knowledge gained to found startups, not continue scaling the corporate...

15.10.2024 2

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How Do Heritage Brands Update Legacy Products? Very Carefully

11.10.2024 2

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Spirit Halloween Celebrates Growth With Christmas Store Expansion

The autumnal pop-up retailing chain says it will transform several of its Halloween-themed locations into Christmas stores as it broadens its...

11.10.2024 2

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Fast-Food Slowdown Burns French Fry Giant Lamb Weston

The supplier to McDonald’s and other eateries cuts staff and production as inflation-weary customers shun pricey menus. BY BRUCE CRUMLEY...

11.10.2024 5

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Most Companies Absorb Rising Healthcare Costs—For Now

11.10.2024 3

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Both Trump’s and Harris’s Economic Policies Will Add Billions to National Debt

08.10.2024 3

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Better Than Expected Jobs Data Supports a Soft Landing

U.S. companies created 254,000 jobs last month, a hefty jump from 142,000 in August, and far more than the 150,000 expected by analysts. BY BRUCE...

07.10.2024 2

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U.S. Port Strike Suspended After Tentative Agreement

A 63 percent wage increase for East and Gulf Coast longshoremen helped halt the walkout, which threatened to damage the national economy had it...

05.10.2024 4

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The Sill Closes Its Last Store, Becoming a Fully Digital DTC Business

04.10.2024 4

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JPMorgan Chase to Open 100 Chase Branches in Banking Deserts

The investment bank will offer retail services to individuals and small business customers in disadvantaged inner-city neighborhoods and rural...

04.10.2024 4

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