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Amazon Cuts Dozens of House Brands

August 10, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Amazon Cuts Dozens of House Brands
The company has decided to eliminate 27 of its 30 clothing labels, such as Lark & Ro and Goodthreads, as it works to fend off antitrust scrutiny and cut costs.

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Inflation and Housing Costs Are Set to Turn a Corner

August 10, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Inflation and Housing Costs Are Set to Turn a Corner
Cooling house prices and rents could tamp down inflation in coming months, nudging the Federal Reserve to pause or even reverse rate increases.

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Disney to Significantly Raise Prices of Disney+, Hulu Streaming Services

August 9, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Disney to Significantly Raise Prices of Disney+, Hulu Streaming Services
The entertainment giant’s is raising the cost of the ad-free versions of Disney+ and Hulu by more than 20% each.

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WeWork Taps Directors With Bankruptcy Chops After Board Resignations

August 9, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on WeWork Taps Directors With Bankruptcy Chops After Board Resignations
WeWork reshuffled its board after the resignation of three directors who disagreed with its governance and strategy, replacing them with corporate bankruptcy experts as it cast doubt on its ability to survive turmoil in the office-building market.

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China Slips Into Deflation in Warning Sign for Global Economy

August 9, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China Slips Into Deflation in Warning Sign for Global Economy
China entered deflationary territory for the first time in two years, pressuring Beijing to avoid a deepening economic malaise.

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Sputtering Trade Fuels Fears for a Connected World

August 9, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Sputtering Trade Fuels Fears for a Connected World
Cyclical factors are weighing on commerce, but the specter of global economic divisions lurks in the background.

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BBB Business Tip: Protect Yourself from ‘Check Washing’

August 9, 2023 Erin Slifka 0

You send a check in the mail as payment for a service or product. However, a few days or weeks later, you are contacted by the company you paid. They say they never received a […]

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Exclusive Tesla Footage Suggests Reasons for Autopilot Crashes

August 9, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Exclusive Tesla Footage Suggests Reasons for Autopilot Crashes
A WSJ analysis of dashcam footage and data from a Texas crash shows Tesla’s Autopilot system failed to recognize stopped emergency vehicles.

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Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Cuts Heart Risk in New Study

August 8, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Cuts Heart Risk in New Study
Novo Nordisk’s anti-obesity drug reduced people’s risk of suffering heart attacks, strokes and cardiovascular deaths by 20%.

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WeWork Raises Doubt About Its Survival

August 8, 2023 Erin Slifka Comments Off on WeWork Raises Doubt About Its Survival
WeWork on Tuesday raised doubt about its ability to stay in business as the co-working space provider faces losses and a dwindling cash pile amid major changes in the way people work.

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  • Aurora Cannabis Rejects Curaleaf Offer as Inadequate
    September 6, 2026 Comments Off on Aurora Cannabis Rejects Curaleaf Offer as Inadequate
  • Advent International Looking for More Australia, New Zealand Healthcare Opportunities
    September 6, 2026 Comments Off on Advent International Looking for More Australia, New Zealand Healthcare Opportunities
  • Diamond Mines Are Closing and South Africans Have Few Alternatives
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