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U.S. Investigations Seen as Hastening McMahon’s Retirement

July 25, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The SEC and federal prosecutors have launched inquiries into payments made by former WWE Chief Executive Vince McMahon to settle allegations of sexual misconduct, people familiar with the matter said.

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Walmart Cuts Profit Outlook, Lowers Prices on Goods

July 25, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off

The retailer said higher food and fuel prices are denting consumer spending, requiring more markdowns on apparel and other inventory.

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Chicken Companies Agree to Pay $85 Million to Settle Antitrust Allegations

July 25, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Cargill and the newly formed Wayne-Sanderson Farms settled claims they violated antitrust laws by sharing information about poultry workers’ wages.

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Elon Musk’s Friendship With Sergey Brin Ruptured by Alleged Affair

July 24, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Tesla chief’s liaison with Google co-founder’s wife led to couple’s divorce filing, according to people familiar with the matter.

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New Volkswagen Chief Has History Backing Synthetic Fuels

July 24, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Oliver Blume, who also heads up the car maker’s Porsche brand, has pushed electrofuels as alternatives to electric cars.

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Government

Opinion: Asking Too Few To Do Too Much

July 24, 2022 Erin Slifka 0

Written by Mike Seibert, Co-Chair of the Citizens’ Committee for Proposition Public Safety On August 2, Joplin voters will be asked to support Proposition Public Safety. Currently, the City relies on sales tax revenue to […]

Weak Earnings Reports Aren’t Fazing Investors

July 24, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off

After a punishing start to the year, the S&P 500 has climbed nearly 5% in July. Even some companies that have posted sharply lower quarterly results have seen their shares rally in the following days.

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Cheaper Beer, Cigarettes Gain Favor as Inflation Pinches Shoppers

July 24, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Retail stores are reporting stronger sales of beers like Busch Light and Icehouse, while Marlboro is losing ground to brands such as Montego and Maverick.

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Covid-19 Lab Companies Retrench as Rapid Tests Take Over

July 24, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off

PCR-testing capacity is shrinking as funding declines and people test at home before work, school and gatherings or forgo screening.

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U.S., Global Business Activity Slid in July

July 24, 2022 Erin Slifka Comments Off

Purchasing managers surveys indicate the sharpest pullback for the U.S. economy since early in the pandemic, with eurozone and other global economies also showing weakness.

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Articles by Erin Slifka

U.S. Investigations Seen as Hastening McMahon’s Retirement

Walmart Cuts Profit Outlook, Lowers Prices on Goods

Chicken Companies Agree to Pay $85 Million to Settle Antitrust Allegations

Elon Musk’s Friendship With Sergey Brin Ruptured by Alleged Affair

New Volkswagen Chief Has History Backing Synthetic Fuels

Opinion: Asking Too Few To Do Too Much

Weak Earnings Reports Aren’t Fazing Investors

Cheaper Beer, Cigarettes Gain Favor as Inflation Pinches Shoppers

Covid-19 Lab Companies Retrench as Rapid Tests Take Over

U.S., Global Business Activity Slid in July

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