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Apr 30 2025BUSINESS

Starbucks' Big Shift: People Over Machines

Starbucks is making a big change. They are putting more money into their staff, especially baristas. This is part of a plan to bring customers back to their stores. The company recently shared its latest numbers. Revenue went up by 2% to $8. 8 billion. But, net income dropped by 50% to $384. 2 milli

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Apr 30 2025BUSINESS

Trump's Digital Wallet: A New Way to Pay for Truth Social?

The company behind Truth Social, Truth Plus, and Truth. Fi has big plans. They want to launch a special kind of digital money, called a utility token. This token will live in a digital wallet made just for Truth Social users. The idea is to use this token to pay for subscriptions and maybe other ser

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Apr 29 2025BUSINESS

Job Cuts and Cost-Cutting: UPS's Bold Moves Amid Economic Uncertainty

A major shake-up is happening at UPS. The company is planning to cut 20, 000 jobs. This is a big deal. It's all because of the economic uncertainty caused by Trump's tariffs. These tariffs are making it tough for UPS's biggest customer, Amazon, to keep up the same level of demand. UPS's shares took

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Apr 29 2025BUSINESS

DHL Resumes High-Value Package Shipments to the US

It's official. DHL has restarted shipping packages worth more than $800 to the US. This news comes after a brief pause due to customs issues. The delay was caused by a sudden increase in formal customs clearances. This was triggered by the Trump administration's broad tariffs on international go

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Apr 28 2025BUSINESS

Toyota's Big Move Shakes Up Japan's Corporate World

Japan's stock market had a thrilling day recently. Shares in many companies skyrocketed. Why? Because Toyota, the giant carmaker, announced a massive plan. They want to take their parts-making subsidiary, Toyota Industries, private. This move could be worth a staggering 42 billion dollars. It's a hu

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Apr 28 2025BUSINESS

Shipping Giant Changes Course on High-Value Packages

A major global shipping company has made a swift change in its policy regarding high-value packages sent to U. S. customers. DHL has started shipping packages worth over $800 to individual U. S. consumers again. This change comes just a week after they stopped this service due to new customs rules.

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Apr 28 2025BUSINESS

How Tariffs are Changing the Cost of Your Favorite Online Purchases

Tariffs have become a hot topic, especially when it comes to online shopping. The Chinese e-commerce business Shein has recently increased prices for its American customers. This move is a direct response to the tariff increases imposed by the U. S. government. This is not just about a few cents he

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Apr 28 2025BUSINESS

Unseen Costs: The Hidden Price of Shopping on Temu

Shopping on Temu, a Chinese online store, has become a bit more complicated for U. S. buyers. The reason? Import charges have skyrocketed due to ongoing trade disputes. These extra fees can make the final price much higher than what's advertised. For example, a pack of men's shorts listed at $23. 61

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Apr 28 2025BUSINESS

Earnings Season Kicks Off: What to Expect

The financial world is gearing up for a busy week. Investors are keeping a close eye on the market as the first-quarter earnings season hits its peak. More than 180 companies from the S&P 500 are set to reveal their quarterly results. Among them are tech giants like Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, an

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Apr 27 2025BUSINESS

The Economy Under Trump's Early Rule

The first 100 days of Trump's presidency have been a whirlwind of economic changes. The president has been using his executive powers to reshape the economy, often sidestepping Congress. One of his biggest moves has been slapping tariffs on goods from major trading partners like Mexico, Canada, and

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