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Cohen Sells Stake in Bed Bath & Beyond, Pressuring Shares

August 18, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Cohen Sells Stake in Bed Bath & Beyond, Pressuring Shares
Billionaire investor Ryan Cohen cashed out his entire position in Bed Bath & Beyond this week, roughly five months after taking a major stake in the company and advocating for changes.

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Streaming Tops Cable-TV Viewing for the First Time

August 18, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Streaming Tops Cable-TV Viewing for the First Time
Americans spent more of their TV-viewing time streaming content on services like Netflix, YouTube and HBO Max than they did watching cable TV, according to Nielsen.

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U.S. Plans to Shift Bill for Covid Shots and Treatments to Insurers, Patients

August 18, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Plans to Shift Bill for Covid Shots and Treatments to Insurers, Patients
The end of government underwriting of such medicines could lead to a windfall for drugmakers.

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Google Workers Press Company to Stop Collecting Abortion Data

August 18, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Google Workers Press Company to Stop Collecting Abortion Data
A petition sent to CEO Sundar Pichai and signed by more than 650 employees also calls on Alphabet to remove search results for crisis pregnancy centers.

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Wait, When Did Everyone Start Using Apple Pay?

August 18, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Wait, When Did Everyone Start Using Apple Pay?
It took longer than expected for the iPhone to become a wallet. But the patience of Apple is slowly paying off.

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Target’s Profit Sinks as Retailer Unloads Unwanted Inventory

August 17, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Target’s Profit Sinks as Retailer Unloads Unwanted Inventory
Operating margin came in lower than expected after the company discounted items and canceled orders to clear a glut of goods.

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Dodge Pitches Muscle-Car Fans on EVs

August 17, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Dodge Pitches Muscle-Car Fans on EVs
The 122-year-old brand revealed a new concept car and plans to sell its first fully electric performance model in 2024, replacing the Challenger and Charger, which are being discontinued after next year.

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FDA Approves Bluebird’s Gene Therapy for Rare Blood Disease

August 17, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on FDA Approves Bluebird’s Gene Therapy for Rare Blood Disease
The FDA approved a first-of-its-kind treatment from Bluebird Bio that represents a potential cure for a rare blood disorder at a price of $2.8 million per patient.

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Retail Spending Held Steady in July

August 17, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Retail Spending Held Steady in July
U.S. retail spending was flat in July, while lower prices at the pump reduced gas sales but allowed spending elsewhere.

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Crowder College to Host 10th Annual Roughrider Rodeo on August 19 and 20

August 17, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

(Neosho, MO) – The 10th Annual Crowder College Roughrider Rodeo will be held on August 19 and 20 at 608 Field Avenue in Neosho. Gates open at 6:00 pm and the rodeo kicks off at 7:30 […]

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