business on localnews page 274

business

Steel Showdown: Nippon's Plan Changes

February 8, 2025

President Donald Trump recently dropped a bombshell. He announced that Nippon Steel, a Japanese steel giant, was no longer planning to buy U. S. Steel. Instead, they were looking into investing in the company. This news came as a surprise to many. The president mistakenly called Nippon Steel "Nissa

business

Does Good Behavior Mean Less Waste?

February 8, 2025

Big companies in China are being watched. A new system called the social credit system is keeping an eye on their behavior. The system started in 2014 and is now in many places like Shanghai and Shenzhen. This system is more than just a grade for companies. It's a way to make sure they use their mon

business

The Maximum Charge

February 7, 2025

There are plans for a new electric car, OK so this is the deal; it sells itself so you can make the purchases in app and drive away almost instantly. That's what the man behind Volkswagen- backed Scout Motors had in mind anyway for a plant in South Carolina, Massachusetts ...

business

The Struggle of Small Businesses in B. C.

February 7, 2025

Let's dive into the numbers. Small businesses in B. C. saw their sales shrink by 5% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same time frame in 2023. To put this into perspective, this drop was the biggest among the three closely watched Canadian provinces: B. C. , Alberta, and Ontario.

business

Sun Country's Big Cargo Plan

February 7, 2025

Sun Country Airlines has a major plan. They want to double their money from cargo in just one year. This will happen after they add eight more Boeing 737-800 freighters to their fleet. These planes will be provided by Amazon. This is a big deal. The company wants to finish integrating these air

business

Marine Hired by VC Spills The Tea on Urban Safety and Tech Investment

February 7, 2025

Who is to say what a life-changing moment can do. A person may be hiding his or her true moment of brilliance in the dark past. One such person is Daniel penny. Daniel Penny, once a man known the world over for casually putting a strange and perhaps "unfastened" man in a lethal chokehold before

business

Temu's Local Warehouses: Bypassing Tariffs with a Smarter Shipping Strategy

February 6, 2025

Temu, a Chinese-owned e-commerce site, has switched gears to show off more of its “local” warehoused products in the US. A recent move by the President did away with a useful loophole that helped the company dodge taxes and US customs. Temu is now emphasizing products from their own warehouses

business

Who's New in Salesforce's Top Leadership?

February 6, 2025

Salesforce has a fresh face in their top leadership. Robin Washington, a seasoned financial executive, will be joining the software giant. They have to fill two big shoes as Washington will be taking over the roles of President and Chief Financial and Operating Officer. She will be replacin

business

Truth. Fi: Trump Media and Technology Group's New Financial Venture: A Closer Look

February 6, 2025

Truth. Fi is a new financial arm of Trump Media and Technology Group. The company has set aside around 35% of its cash reserves to start this new venture. This financial arm is significant because the company's main social platform, Truth Social, is struggling to attract users. With only 646, 000 d

business

Texas: A State Going Through A Huge Population Surge

February 6, 2025

Texas has seen a massive population growth in recent years. More than two million people have moved to the state since 2020. In 2024 alone, nearly 563, 000 people made the move to the Lone Star State. Texas now has a population of 31. 29 million people. This population explosion is due to many fac