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Feb 01 2025BUSINESS

The Cost of Tariffs: How Businesses are Preparing for the Next Wave

Businesses across the board are gearing up for potential tariffs. The tariffs are expected to impact a wide range of products, from oil to cars to everyday consumer goods. These tariffs, which include a 25% increase on imports from Mexico and Canada, and a 10% increase on goods from China, are expe

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Feb 01 2025BUSINESS

Sky Anxieties: Regularly Close Encounters in the Air!

Flying is often seen as a breeze. Yet, recent information has brought to light some worrying facts. In 2023, there were too many incidents of near-collisions in the skies. Each instance was like a very close shave, not a something someone would talk about at a dinner party. This is

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Feb 01 2025BUSINESS

The Big Fusion of Entertainment Giants

Lots of big names in entertainment are teaming up. Ben Winston and LeBron James are leading the way with a big merger between their companies Fulwell 73 and SpringHill Co. The joining of these two powerhouses didn't involve any money changing hands. Instead, both sides brought in investmen

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Feb 01 2025BUSINESS

Famous Faces or Fun Finds: Reese's Spices Up Super Bowl Ads

Imagine the Super Bowl. What do you see? Football and commercials. Lots of commercials and some of them bring in big names. Let's talk about candy. It's a Big Game that features hot commercial spots for big brands. So, what's the buzz? Reese’s has a different plan. No movie stars or musici

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Jan 31 2025BUSINESS

U. S. Cars: Tariff Wars and Manufacturing In A Globalized World

Imagine this: A border wall in the distance, a row of trucks laden with vehicles are ready to enter the U. S. The auto industry in the US is feeling the heat of possible tariffs on autos from Canada and Mexico. Before February 1, the industry hasn't had a solid strategy but guess what, they need to

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Jan 31 2025BUSINESS

Costco employees may protest at midnight!

Issues are brewing at Costco. Most of Costcos' stores are prepared to strike with midnight coming closer. The notable Teamsters workers union persuaded thousands to back them. The company is refusing to cooperate in with union's demands. The Teamsters believe Costco needs will have to boost their o

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Jan 31 2025BUSINESS

Big Wins for Big Pharma: Novartis Bounces Back

In the fourth quarter of 2024, a big Swiss drug maker, Novartis, beat expectations but missed its own yearly goals. It announced a huge 16% jump in net sales. That's $13. 2 billion, way more than the estimated $12. 795 billion. The company's adjusted core operating income also surpassed expectation

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Jan 31 2025BUSINESS

Uncertain Choices: Asking Argentinian Wine Drinkers What's Important

Wine lovers in Argentina faced an interesting challenge. They had to make tough choices, not just about their favorite drinks but also how sure they were about those choices. Instead of just listing what they liked, these folks had to think about how confident they were in their selections. This is

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Jan 31 2025BUSINESS

Leadership Change at City National Bank: What This Means For Young Budding Bankers of the Future

Big changes are coming to top positions here - A major switch in managing leadership has happened at City National Bank Two key people are stepping in to oversee entertainment banking and private wealth. Kelly did a great job leading that group. But she's stepping away for new challenges.

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Jan 30 2025BUSINESS

H&M's Mixed Bag: Sales Miss, Profits Surprise

Imagine this: the world's second-largest fashion retailer H&M has just released its year-end numbers. The story isn't super straightforward, and it's not just about the sales. It's no surprise that H&M's stock took a hit recently. Sales for the last quarter of 2024 were a bit of a disappoi

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