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Nov 18 2024BUSINESS

Tough Times for Small Businesses: Surviving Inflation's Bite

Inflation is a cruel beast, especially for small businesses as they face skyrocketing costs and disgruntled customers. Enjou Chocolat, a small chocolate shop in New Jersey, knows this story all too well. Forcing customers to shell out more for treats, like $14. 99 for a half-pound bag of foil chocol

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Nov 18 2024BUSINESS

The Biggest and Best: A Look at the Bombardier Global 7500

Ever wondered what it's like to fly in the biggest private jet on the market? Meet the Bombardier Global 7500, a beast of a business jet that's all about space and distance. This jet isn't just the largest, it's also one of the longest-range private jets you can buy. It can fly up to 7, 700 nautical

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Nov 17 2024BUSINESS

Get Ready for a Merger & Acquisition Surge!

With the Trump administration taking over, Wall Street is buzzing about a potential boom in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Banks and investors are eagerly looking at possible deals. Lina Khan, the Federal Trade Commission chair, has been tough on antitrust, making the last few years slow for busine

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Nov 17 2024BUSINESS

Restaurants Look Ahead After a Rough Year

The restaurant industry is eagerly awaiting 2025 after a challenging 2024. Kate Jaspon, the CFO of Dunkin' parent company Inspire Brands, expressed her hopes for the new year at a recent conference in Las Vegas. The industry has faced multiple setbacks, with bankruptcy filings up by over 50% compare

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Nov 17 2024BUSINESS

Why Texas Should Embrace Sports Betting

Texas is known for its strong economy, low taxes, and commitment to its residents. But when it comes to sports betting, the Lone Star State is falling behind. States like Florida and Louisiana are already making billions from legal sports betting. Texans are already betting on sports, but it's happe

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Nov 17 2024BUSINESS

Sue Bird's Winning Investment Strategy: People First

Sue Bird, a basketball legend with a stellar career, is making headlines in the business world. She's not just investing in businesses, but in people she trusts. Her first big bet was on a friend's restaurant venture, which paid off big time. In just a year or two, she recouped her initial investmen

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Nov 17 2024BUSINESS

Olive Oil Prices Set to Drop: Good News for Consumers

Get ready for some relief at the grocery store! Deoleo, the world’s biggest olive oil producer, is gearing up to slash prices in half. This is great news after a crazy few years where extreme weather led to record-breaking highs. The turnaround is thanks to improving harvests in countries like Spain

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Nov 17 2024BUSINESS

Air Pollution and Pay: A Surprising Connection in Chinese Companies

Imagine this: air quality can influence how much bosses earn compared to their employees. It's not just about salaries; it's about the bigger picture of a company's culture and performance. Researchers looked into 19, 229 Chinese companies from 2014 to 2020 to see how air pollution affects the gap b

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Nov 17 2024BUSINESS

China Faces Job Market Pressure with Record College Graduates

Next year, China expects to see a record-breaking number of college graduates—a staggering 12. 22 million. That's more than the entire population of Ohio! This significant increase comes as the country tries to strengthen its economy, which has been shaky due to the pandemic. The job market in Chin

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Nov 17 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's Second Wave of Layoffs: An Employee's Perspective

This week, Boeing workers started receiving layoff notices. The company had announced last month that it would cut jobs to save money. Many employees were caught off guard by this decision. The layoffs are happening in phases. Between November 13th and 15th, employees will get layoff notices. On No

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