Talking Biz News Today — June 11, 2019
Some of Tuesday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Private equity firm buying Shutterfly for $1.74 billion Tech on trial: House panel begins review of market power, by Marcy Gordon Bloomberg Regulators Alarmed by Risky Loans, But Don’t Know Who Holds Them, by Sally Bakewell, Thomas Beardsworth U.S. Small-Business Optimism Climbs to Highest in Seven […]
Talking Biz News Today — June 10, 2019
Some of Wednesday’s top business news stories: Associated Press World shares rise after US drops planned tariffs on Mexico, by Annabelle Liang G-20 finance officials pledge to protect global growth, by Elaine Kurtenbach Bloomberg Wall Street Giants Battle a Secret Deal Whisperer on Tech IPOs, by Sarah McBride, Liana Baker Why the Next Recession Will […]
Talking Biz News Today — June 7, 2019
Some of Friday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Mexico’s tequila exporters warily eye US tariffs deadline, by Rogelio Navarro, Christopher Sherman GOP officials rehash old fight against Volkswagen union vote, by Jonathan Matisse Bloomberg Baffled Analysts Have No Idea What They Want in Jobs Data, by Vildana Hajric, Elena Popina U.S. Household Wealth Hits […]
Talking Biz News Today — June 6, 2019
Some of Wednesday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Sales chief alleges Fiat Chrysler violated whistleblower law, by Tom Krisher Cuba restrictions hit cruise lines at the start of summer, David Koenig, Adriana Gomez Licon Bloomberg Aviva’s New CEO to Split Company and Cut 1,800 Jobs, by Will Hadfield U.S. Home Flippers Are Cashing Out […]
Talking Biz News Today — June 5, 2019
Some of Wednesday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Koch tackles poverty by coaching nonprofits on business, by Sally Ho Joe Biden’s $5T climate plan: Net zero emissions by 2050, by Bill Barrow Bloomberg Short-Seller Pain That Began Monday Just Became a Bloodbath, by Sarah Ponczek, Lu Wang Beverly Hills Bans Sale of Tobacco Products, […]
Coverage: Congress to launch antitrust probe into Big Tech
The U.S. government is gearing up for an antitrust investigation into Big Tech on concern the four largest tech companies may be abusing their market position. AP’s Rachel Lerman had the news: On Monday, the House Judiciary Committee announced a sweeping antitrust probe of unspecified technology companies. In a statement, it promised “a top-to-bottom review […]
Talking Biz News Today — June 4, 2019
Some of Tuesday’s top business news stories: Associated Press Congress launches Big Tech antitrust probe, by Rachel Lerman Renault to respond to Fiat Chrysler marriage proposal by Angela Charlton Bloomberg Shell Promises Significant Increase in Returns to Investors, by Kelly Giblom Markets Are Screaming Rate Cuts. It’s Fed’s Turn to Respond, by Katherine Greifeld, James […]
Coverage: Sephora closing more than 400 stores for diversity training
Sephora will close more than 400 stores on Wednesday to host diversity training for employees in the wake of artist SZA alleging that an employee recently thought she was stealing. Ella Torres of the New York Daily News had the story: The beauty store announced the decision last week on Facebook, noting that “every Sephora store, distribution […]
Talking Biz News Today — June 3, 2019
Some of Monday’s top business news stories: Associated Press China blames US for trade dispute, but doesn’t escalate, by Christopher Bodeen Trump turbulence slows momentum for North American trade deal, by Kevin Freking Bloomberg Morgan Stanley sees recession within a year if trade war gets any worse, by Will Mathis and Enda Curran Boeing ordered to replace 737 wing parts […]
Coverage: FedEx will start delivering seven days/week
FedEx plans to deliver packages seven days a week starting next January as it tries to keep up with the continuing boom in online shopping. David Koenig of the Associated Press had the news: The company is also taking back nearly 2 million daily deliveries to homes that are currently handled by the post office in […]
