Comptroller Brad Lander is stirring up a hornet's nest. He's urging major retailers like Walmart, Costco, and Kroger to start selling the abortion pill mifepristone. He argues that it's not just a matter of women's health, but also good business. Lander points out that New York City's pension funds
Eli Lilly, the pharmaceutical giant known for its diabetes and weight-loss drugs, has made a bold move by appointing insider Lucas Montarce as their new chief financial officer. This comes months after former CFO Anat Ashkenazi left to join Google parent Alphabet. Montarce brings over two decades of
It's been quite the week in the world of business! First up, retail drama queen LL Flooring had a last-minute change of heart about shutting down all its stores. After securing a buyer in private equity firm F9, they signed on to sell their assets and ongoing operations - crisis averted (for now).
A heartwarming story unfolds in the Boston biotech scene, where a father's legacy inspires his son's career path. Bob Coughlin, a prominent figure in the life sciences industry, has seen his own son, Bobby, conquer a serious health challenge and graduate from UMass Boston. Now, Bobby is joining Mas
SoFi, a financial technology company, is seeing a potential surge in demand thanks to anticipated interest rate cuts. The article argues that declining consumer loan delinquency rates and the expectation of lower interest rates will fuel refinancing demand for mortgages and student loans. This, in
The government should not cover IVF treatments or mandate insurance coverage. IVF is not a necessity like healthcare but more akin to cosmetic procedures that are desired but not essential. If covered, criteria would need to be set for who qualifies and how many cycles per person. This could creat
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In this business news roundup, Abercrombie & Fitch reports better-than-expected sales but sees a drop in stock price, Kohl's raises its full-year earnings outlook, Hyundai plans to double its hybrid car lineup, and more. Retail Abercrombie & Fitch's sales skyrocket, but investors remain unsatisfie
In a groundbreaking development, researchers have unveiled an algorithm that empowers robots to identify and address their own skill deficiencies, subsequently dedicating focused practice sessions to enhance overall performance. Dubbed the 'Estimate, Extrapolate, and Situate' (EES) algorithm, this i
