CORPORATE RESPONSE

May 20 2025POLITICS

The Price War: Big Businesses and the Tariff Tussle

The U. S. has been in a trade war for a while now. The current president has been pushing for higher tariffs on goods from other countries. This has led to a interesting situation. Some of the biggest companies in the U. S. are now in a public dispute with the president. They are warning that these tariffs will force them to raise prices. The president, however, th...

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Apr 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's AI Controversy: Employees Speak Out

Microsoft's 50th anniversary celebration took a dramatic turn when two employees decided to voice their concerns about the company's involvement in supplying artificial intelligence technology to the Israeli military. This protest led to their immediate termination. The first protester, a software engineer named Ibtihal Aboussad, took the stage during a presentation...

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Apr 05 2025BUSINESS

Companies Navigate Trump's Trade Storm

The 2024 US election is looming, and with it, a wave of uncertainty for American businesses. At the heart of this storm is Donald Trump's trade war, which has left many companies scrambling to figure out their next move. The challenge is twofold: how to adapt to the president's tariffs without angering the White House. The fear is palpable. Many corporate leaders ar...

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Mar 21 2025BUSINESS

Corporate America's Shift in Diversity Goals

The corporate world is undergoing a significant change in how it approaches diversity. JPMorgan Chase, a major player in the banking industry, has decided to rebrand its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The new name will be "diversity, opportunity, and inclusion" (DOI). This move comes as a response to the political climate, particularly the backlash ...

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Jan 01 2025BUSINESS

UnitedHealth Group's Business Booms Despite Murder Shock

UnitedHealth Group is set to break financial records this year, with revenue already reaching over $299 billion by September. The company's CEO, Andrew Witty, has shared this good news with executives, aiming to boost morale after the tragic murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of their insurance division, UnitedHealthcare. Thompson was shot dead in New York City on Dec...

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