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The Wheels of Opportunity

September 28, 2024

Central Minnesota is gearing up for a fresh arrival, and it's not just the changing seasons. Les Schwab Tire, a renowned automotive business from Oregon, is making its debut in the Sartell area. But what exactly is this new business all about? Let's dive in and find out. Les Schwab Tire has been ar

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A New Path for Weight Loss

September 28, 2024

Sima Sistani, the CEO of WeightWatchers, unexpectedly stepped down from her position after a two-year tenure. During her time at the company, Sistani took a bold step by embracing weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. She believed that incorporating these medications would help the company stay

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Slowly Losing the Satellite Wars

September 28, 2024

The pay-TV industry has been declining for years, and none have felt the pain more than satellite TV providers. EchoStar, the company behind Dish Network, is in advanced talks to sell its satellite TV business to rival DirecTV. The possible deal comes with a looming debt payment of $1.98 billion in

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Southwest Airlines' Leadership Under Fire

September 27, 2024

The recent announcement by Southwest Airlines to revamp its business plan has sparked controversy, with activist hedge fund Elliott Investment Management criticizing the airline's leadership. The fund, led by billionaire Paul Singer, has been pushing for a management shakeup, citing the airline's sa

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Crypto's Centralized Giant Makes a Shift to Decentralization

September 26, 2024

Brian Armstrong, the co-founder and CEO of Coinbase, is a man on a mission. At the helm of the largest publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange in the world, he's made a fortune by creating a platform that allows people to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies. But Armstrong is no longer content with

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The Unconventional Rate Cut: A Bold Move by the Fed

September 26, 2024

In a surprise move, the Federal Reserve decided to cut interest rates by a larger margin than expected. But what drove this unprecedented decision? At first glance, the economy didn't seem to be flashing any warning signs. However, one crucial jobs report and a couple of inflation updates changed ev

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Route Realignment: Southwest Airlines Adjusts Course Amid Activist Pressure

September 26, 2024

Southwest Airlines has announced significant changes to its flight operations, reducing the number of weekly flights to and from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport by nearly a third. This move comes as the airline faces pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Management to r

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Google's Fight for Survival

September 25, 2024

Google is facing a long and arduous battle in the antitrust arena, with CEO Sundar Pichai admitting that it will take "many years" to resolve the company's legal woes. The tech giant is currently embroiled in two major federal cases, one of which has already resulted in a ruling that Google operates

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Cutting Ties: Southwest Airlines Rethinks its Atlanta Footprint

September 25, 2024

As the airline industry continues to grapple with soaring costs and dwindling profits, Southwest Airlines has announced plans to scale back its operations in Atlanta. The move, which will see the airline reduce its presence at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport from 18 gates to 11, wil

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Borderless Explorations

September 25, 2024

Imagine a world where travel boundaries disappear, and people from different corners of the globe can move freely. Qatar has taken a significant step towards making this a reality by joining the Visa Waiver Program with the United States. This groundbreaking agreement will allow American citizens to