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Airlines’ New Pricing Strategy Is Buy One, Get One Free

November 1, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Airlines’ New Pricing Strategy Is Buy One, Get One Free
Airlines are resorting to buy-one-get-one-free ticket offers to help travelers feel comfortable flying again and keep at least some cash coming in.

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Fed Turns Attention to Asset Purchases

November 1, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Fed Turns Attention to Asset Purchases
Fed officials aren’t preparing to announce any changes after their two-day policy meeting ends Thursday but could begin reviewing contingency plans for possible refinements.

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Twitter Unlocks New York Post Account After Two-Week Standoff

November 1, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Twitter Unlocks New York Post Account After Two-Week Standoff
Twitter said it was reinstating the New York Post’s account after the social-media company changed the policy that had kept the newspaper frozen out of the platform for more than two weeks.

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U.S. Household Spending Rose 1.4% in September

November 1, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on U.S. Household Spending Rose 1.4% in September
U.S. households boosted spending last month as incomes rose, another sign the economy continued recovering into the fall from damage inflicted by the pandemic.

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China’s Factory Recovery Continues as Service Sector Hits Seven-Year High

November 1, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on China’s Factory Recovery Continues as Service Sector Hits Seven-Year High
A gauge of China’s factory activity remained in expansionary territory for an eighth consecutive month, pointing to continued recovery across the world’s second-largest economy.

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Joe Rogan’s Podcast Sparks Tensions Inside Spotify

October 31, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Joe Rogan’s Podcast Sparks Tensions Inside Spotify
The audiostreaming company made a $100 million bet on Joe Rogan, one of podcasting’s most popular—and polarizing—voices. Amid controversy, Spotify executives are standing by that voice.

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In Luxury Market, Being Amazon Is Still a Burden

October 31, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on In Luxury Market, Being Amazon Is Still a Burden
Since creating a special section on its mobile app to house high-end fashions in September, the e-commerce giant has amassed just a handful of big brands.

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With Little Else to Do, America Is Turning to Videogames Like Never Before

October 30, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on With Little Else to Do, America Is Turning to Videogames Like Never Before
Videogames were already a multibillion-dollar industry. The pandemic is sending them to another level. The way we entertain ourselves may never be the same.

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Dunkin’ to Be Sold to Inspire Brands for $8.8 Billion

October 30, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Dunkin’ to Be Sold to Inspire Brands for $8.8 Billion
The Arby’s owner would become one of the biggest U.S. restaurant operators. The deal is the second-largest acquisition of a North American restaurant chain in at least a decade.

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To Vaccinate Against Covid-19, U.S. Enlists Pharmacy Chains

October 30, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on To Vaccinate Against Covid-19, U.S. Enlists Pharmacy Chains
An interim plan issued by the CDC calls for pharmacies around the U.S. to provide coronavirus vaccination sites, in addition to the hospitals and clinics already expected to play roles.

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  • The Boss Who Gave His Employees a $240 Million Gift
    December 24, 2025 Comments Off on The Boss Who Gave His Employees a $240 Million Gift
  • Saks Clients Complained About Stylist Long Before He Was Accused of $400,000 Scam
    December 24, 2025 Comments Off on Saks Clients Complained About Stylist Long Before He Was Accused of $400,000 Scam
  • Nike Stock Price Gets a Lift After Apple’s Tim Cook Doubles His Stake
    December 24, 2025 Comments Off on Nike Stock Price Gets a Lift After Apple’s Tim Cook Doubles His Stake
  • Sanofi to Buy Vaccine Maker Dynavax in $2.2 Billion Deal
    December 24, 2025 Comments Off on Sanofi to Buy Vaccine Maker Dynavax in $2.2 Billion Deal
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