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Dec 30 2024BUSINESS

Big Lots' Big Shift: What's Next for Local Stores?

Big Lots, a well-known retail chain, is shaking things up after filing for bankruptcy last September. They're selling their stores and distribution centers to save jobs and keep their brand alive. The buyers? Gordon Brothers Retail Partners, who'll pass on Big Lots' assets to companies like Variety

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Dec 30 2024BUSINESS

Boeing Faces Major Setback After Plane Crash in South Korea

Boeing, a major US aviation company, has had a rough 2024. It started with a strike by 33, 000 machinists, which slowed down the production of popular planes like the 737 Max, 777, and 767. In January, a scary incident happened when a door plug fell off a 737 Max during a flight. This made safety ex

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Dec 30 2024BUSINESS

The Founding Father of Cable TV: Charles Dolan's Incredible Journey

Charles Dolan, a man who started with just 1, 500 cable TV customers in 1973, grew his business to over 3 million households by 2015. He sold Cablevision for $17. 7 billion to Altice, a European company, which now runs it under the Optimum brand. Dolan, the founder of HBO and pioneer of many cable

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Dec 30 2024BUSINESS

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

You know how our body works? Each part has a job, and they all work together. Like, the hands grab food, the mouth eats it, and the belly digests it. If they don't work as a team, our body can't function well. The same goes for businesses. Working together is the secret sauce to their success. In t

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Dec 30 2024BUSINESS

Outlook Therapeutics: Navigating Risks in Supply Chain Dependence

Outlook Therapeutics, known by its ticker OTLK, has recently highlighted a new set of challenges. The company relies heavily on external manufacturers, primarily FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, for making and supplying their drug candidates like ONS-5010/LYTENAVA. This outsourcing isn't without i

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Dec 30 2024BUSINESS

The Worldwide Shift: How Drug Companies Handle Changes Post-Approval

Ever wondered how drug companies manage changes after their products hit the market? A recent global survey shed light on this complex process known as post-approval change management. The survey, conducted among various pharmaceutical industries, aimed to understand how companies adapt to changes w

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Dec 28 2024BUSINESS

How Digital Changes Can Curb Insider Trading

Ever wondered how digital transformations in businesses can change how markets work? Well, it turns out that it's a big deal, especially for something called "informed trading. " This is when people use inside info to trade and it can really mix things up. It can make prices weird, make it hard for

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Dec 28 2024BUSINESS

Remembering Richard Parsons: A Leadership Legend

Richard Parsons, a prominent figure in the world of business, passed away recently at the age of 76. Known for his influential roles at Time Warner and Citigroup, Parsons left a significant mark on corporate America. Diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2015, he continued to contribute to various boar

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Dec 28 2024BUSINESS

How Hotels in China and Britain Handle Negative Reviews Online

In the age of internet reviews, how a hotel responds to negative feedback can make or break its reputation. A recent study looked at how hotels in Beijing and London use language to deal with unhappy guests. It turns out, they have different ways of handling complaints. The study found that Chinese

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Dec 28 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's Space Ambitions Could Boost Stock in 2025

Boeing is hoping to turn things around in 2025 with its space program. After a tough 2024, investors are curious about what the company has planned. Boeing's CEO, Kelly Ortberg, says the team is ready to perform better. One big factor could be the Vulcan rockets, which Amazon will use for space laun

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