The proposed $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel has raised concerns regarding national security risks, according to a 17-page letter from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS). The letter pointed out the potential negative impact on critical sectors such as transportation, infrastructure, construction, and agriculture if the takeover were
When Jerry Jones purchased the Dallas Cowboys in 1989, the team was facing financial struggles, with losses amounting to $1 million every month. However, Jones wasted no time in implementing changes to turn the team’s fortunes around. Over the past thirty-five years, his strategic decisions and innovative approaches have transformed the Cowboys into a powerhouse
The stock market is often influenced by the quarterly earnings reports of companies, and this can be seen clearly in the premarket trading activity. For example, C3.ai experienced a significant drop of 19.2% due to weaker-than-expected subscription revenue in its fiscal first quarter. The discrepancy between the reported revenue of $73.5 million and the analysts’
The recent data from the Labor Department revealed a positive trend in the job market, with a decline in the number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits. This decrease in jobless claims indicates that layoffs are remaining low, which is a promising sign for the overall health of the labor market. The weekly
Pepsi has recently launched their new advertising campaign titled “Make Your Gameday Epic,” a campaign that pays homage to their iconic “Roman Empire” TV spot from nearly 20 years ago. This time around, the commercial features the talented Megan Thee Stallion as Empress Megan, alongside NFL superstars Josh Allen, Derrick Henry, Justin Jefferson, and Travis
In a recent decision made by a regional director for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), it was determined that Amazon should be considered a “joint employer” of a group of its contracted delivery drivers. This decision came after two unfair labor practice charges were filed in January regarding the treatment of drivers at an
Two U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission members, Peter Feldman and Douglas Dziak, are calling for an investigation into the safety practices of “foreign-owned” e-commerce platforms like Shein and Temu. The focus of this probe is specifically on the alleged sale of “deadly baby and toddler products,” bringing to light the potential risks associated with these
Broadcom, the third largest component in the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH), has been a top performer in 2024. With a 38% increase in shares this year, it is clear that investors have taken notice of its potential. Despite being up 16% in the past three months, the stock is still 17% lower than its June
Molson Coors recently made headlines with their decision to reverse their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. This move comes at a time when many companies are reevaluating their approach to DEI initiatives. In an internal memo obtained by CNBC, Molson Coors executives stated that they will be eliminating supplier diversity quotas, citing complexities and
Broadway’s latest production, The Roommate, starring Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow, has started off with a bang. The play, directed by Jen Silverman, exceeded expectations during its first weekend of previews at the Booth Theatre. Playing to over 100% capacity, The Roommate grossed an impressive $315,873 for just four previews. The story revolves around two