FINANCIAL

Advertisement
Oct 16 2024FINANCE

Why Keeping Cash in Payment Apps Might Not Be Smart

Connor Tomasko from Chicago is a money management enthusiast who's urging people to be cautious about keeping money in payment apps. While these apps, like Venmo and Cash App, are easy to use, they don't offer the same protections as banks. For instance, funds in these apps aren't usually insured by

reading time less than a minute
Oct 15 2024BUSINESS

Walgreens: Shutting Down Stores to Boost Earnings

Walgreens, a well-known drugstore chain, has decided to close 1,200 stores over the next three years. This strategic move is part of the company's efforts to save money and improve its bottom line. Among these closures, 500 stores will shut down by the end of 2025. The company believes this will hel

reading time less than a minute
Oct 15 2024BUSINESS

Walgreens to Close Doors: 1,200 Stores Shutting Down by 2025

Imagine walking into your local Walgreens store and finding it closed. That's what will happen to 1,200 Walgreens stores across the country by 2025. Why? The company wants to save $1 billion. High inflation and low drug reimbursements are hurting their profits. This year, Walgreens' stock hit a 30-y

reading time less than a minute
Oct 15 2024BUSINESS

Walgreens to Close 1,200 Stores in Major Revamp

Walgreens has decided to shut down around 1,200 of its stores over the next three years. This move is part of the company's strategy to improve its struggling U.S. business. The first 500 closures are expected to happen this fiscal year and should positively impact the company's earnings and cash fl

reading time less than a minute
Oct 14 2024BUSINESS

Nike’s New Boss: A Fresh Start Amid Challenges

Nike has a new leader at the helm—Elliott Hill. He started his job on Monday, taking over a company facing tough times. Sales are down, and the stock price isn't looking great. Hill, a long-time Nike employee, retired in 2020 but is now back to steer the company through these choppy waters. Nike's

reading time less than a minute
Oct 14 2024BUSINESS

Boeing Workers' Strike: A Month In, What's the Plan?

It's been over a month since Boeing's machinists started their strike, rejecting a contract offer from the company. The ongoing standoff is causing Boeing's new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, some serious headaches. The union and Boeing are still at odds, with negotiations falling apart and production coming t

reading time less than a minute
Oct 14 2024FINANCE

Retirement Woes: Why Health Costs Scare U. S. Retirees

Health costs are a major worry for U.S. retirees. Long-term care, like nursing homes and home health aides, isn't covered by Medicare. This can lead to huge bills late in life. Planning for these costs is key, says Christine Benz, director of financial planning at Morningstar. Retirement expens

reading time less than a minute
Oct 13 2024FINANCE

China's Economic Plan: Will It Be Enough?

China has been trying to revive its economy by offering support to the struggling property sector and local governments with heavy debt loads. However, recent updates from Finance Minister Lan Fo’an have left economists scratching their heads. They're wondering if the government is truly committed t

reading time less than a minute
Oct 12 2024BUSINESS

Shaquille O'Neal's Surprising Investment Secret

Shaquille O'Neal, known for his lavish lifestyle and NBA championships, has a clever trick for making money. It wasn't advice from billionaire Jeff Bezos that helped him, but a secret tip from an old friend. This friend told him about a special kind of investment called an 'Annuity Fund.' What's tha

reading time less than a minute
Oct 12 2024BUSINESS

Datadog: A Tech Giant's Stock Gets a Thumbs Up

RBC Capital's Matthew Hedberg has given Datadog (DDOG) a Buy rating, setting a price target of $151.00. The stock closed at $129.81 yesterday. Hedberg, who follows the Tech sector and stocks like Rapid7 and Confluent, has a solid track record with an average return of 16.1% and a 63% success rate on

reading time less than a minute