Look around your house, you'll spot plenty of things Made in China or elsewhere abroad. But now, imagine paying much more for these items. That's what might happen with President Trump's proposed tariffs on imports. Bobby Djavaheri, who runs Yedi Houseware Appliances in Los Angeles, is worried. He t
Imagine walking into a store that feels like Disneyland, where kids' eyes light up with the joy of a party zone. That's what Vine American, a beloved party supply store in Hollywood, has been for the past 90 years. This gem has been a go-to for every special occasion, but now it's time to say goodby
In Loyalist Township, construction of a multibillion-dollar electric vehicle (EV) battery plant by Umicore has been put on hold. This plant was intended to produce crucial parts for EV batteries, known as cathode active material (CAM) and precursor cathode active material (pCAM). The international c
Ideal Power Inc. , a company dedicated to revolutionizing power switches, has shared its Q3 2024 achievements. Their star product, the B-TRAN™ bidirectional semiconductor power switch, is catching the eye of big players in electric vehicles and renewable energy. The company has been busy collaborati
Imagine a world where President Donald Trump slaps massive tariffs on all Chinese goods. Some experts think it could spark an economic war. Two states that helped Trump win the 2024 election, Nevada and Florida, might feel the most pain. A study by the U. S. -China Business Council and Oxford Econom
Saul Lara, a college student in Mexico City, starts his day early — very early. His commute to school takes over two hours, as he rides a motorcycle taxi and crams into the metro. The reason? He can't afford to live close to campus. Lara works part-time to make ends meet, but even with his meager in
Suburban Propane Partners, a company that supplies propane and other energy sources across the U. S. , recently shared its financial results for the fiscal year 2024. The news wasn't quite as warm as the weather that affected their earnings. Compared to the previous year, their net income dropped fr
India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, has just made his mark on the entertainment industry. His company, Reliance Industries, has officially joined forces with Walt Disney to form a new powerhouse called JioStar. This massive $8. 5 billion deal brings together the best of both worlds: Viacom18's media
Alibaba, China's big name in e-commerce, entertainment, and tech, saw its revenues go up by 5% to about $33. 7 billion in the recent quarter. This was the result of a 63% jump in net profits to $6. 25 billion. But it's not all straightforward - some of this boost came from changes in the value of th
Advance Auto Parts, a big name in the auto parts business, is locking up the doors of more than 700 stores. This decision follows a string of bad earnings reports. Both company-owned and independent stores will shut down across the US. No word yet on exactly where in St. Louis these closures will ha
