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Dec 23 2024BUSINESS

Family Takes Nordstrom Private: Big Changes Ahead?

Nordstrom, a century-old department store, is about to be taken private by the Nordstrom family and a Mexican retail group. This $6. 25 billion deal is a significant move in a tough retail landscape dominated by discount chains and online giants like Amazon. The family behind the brand believes that

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Dec 23 2024BUSINESS

Japanese Car Giants Team Up to Fight Electric Future

Imagine two of Japan's biggest carmakers, Nissan and Honda, joining forces to become the world's third-largest automaker. This isn't just a dream; it's a plan they're seriously considering over the next six months. Why the sudden team-up? Well, the auto industry is changing fast, with electric cars

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Dec 23 2024BUSINESS

U. S. Eyes Chinese Chip Dominance

The Biden administration has started a trade investigation into China's production of older-type computer chips, which are crucial for cars, appliances, telecom networks, and military equipment. This move could lead to tariffs or other measures to restrict Chinese chips from the U. S. market. China

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Dec 23 2024BUSINESS

Flydubai's new Dubai lounge: A desert-inspired oasis for business class travelers

Imagine boarding your flight without the usual airport chaos, thanks to flydubai's new Business Class Lounge at Dubai's Terminal 2. This spacious 900-square meter lounge isn't just a place to wait, but a sanctuary designed with desert dunes and warm tones in mind. It's a spot where you can relax, wo

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Dec 23 2024BUSINESS

Bye-Bye Balloons: Party City Closes Doors

For decades, Party City has been the go-to place for party supplies, from Halloween costumes to birthday favors. But recently, the retailer announced it's shutting down nearly 700 stores nationwide. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in two years, blaming tough economic

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Dec 23 2024BUSINESS

How Good Deeds Boost Chinese Firms' Overseas Earnings

You might think that business is all about making money, right? But it turns out that doing good can also boost your earnings. Let's talk about how Chinese companies benefit when they focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance. First off, what's ESG? It's like a report card fo

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Dec 22 2024BUSINESS

AI's Impact on Businesses: A Calm Before the Storm?

Two years ago, the launch of ChatGPT led many traders to fear that artificial intelligence (AI) would revolutionize businesses in ways that could cause massive disruptions. While the devastating fallout that some investors predicted hasn't yet materialized, worry persists. Recently, Adobe Inc. 's s

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Dec 22 2024BUSINESS

Why Amazon and Starbucks Workers Are Fighting for Better Conditions

Workers at Amazon and Starbucks are on strike in several U. S. cities. They're pushing for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. The strikes come at a crucial time, as President-elect Donald Trump could appoint a less union-friendly National Labor Relations Board. The pandemic sparked a wa

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Dec 22 2024BUSINESS

The Power of Feeling Secure at Work

Ever thought about what it's like to work in a place where you can be yourself and share your ideas without fear? That's what organizations strive for with something called Perception of Psychological Safety (PPS). The problem is, there aren't many ways to accurately measure it. So, researchers took

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Dec 22 2024BUSINESS

Writers' Union Strikes Against Village Roadshow for Unpaid Work

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has called for a strike against Village Roadshow Entertainment Group. The reason? Village Roadshow hasn't paid numerous writers for their work on recent projects. The WGA has issued a stop work order, meaning members can't work on projects like The Matrix and Mad M

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