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Dock Strike and its Impact on U.S. Imports

October 3, 2024

As dockworkers strike along the East and Gulf coasts, some manufacturers and retailers are asking President Joe Biden to step in. They want him to use a law from 1947 called Taft-Hartley. This law lets presidents pause strikes for 80 days so companies and unions can talk things out. The dockwor

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Texas Port Strike: Will Your Holiday Drinks Dry Up?

October 3, 2024

Imagine planning a festive gathering only to find out that your favorite drinks might not make it in time. That's the reality Texas is facing due to an ongoing port strike, and retailers like Spec's are feeling the heat. They placed orders for thousands of cases of wine and champagne way back in Jun

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Nike's New Chapter: What to Expect from Upcoming Earnings Report

October 2, 2024

Get ready for Nike’s quarterly earnings report – it’s going to be a big one! The world's largest sneaker company is facing some challenges, like a possible drop in sales and profits. But they’re also starting a new chapter with their new CEO, Elliott Hill. Hill has been with Nike for 32 years and kn

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Holiday Chaos: What's at Stake if Dockworkers Go on Strike?

October 1, 2024

Imagine a scenario where your favorite holiday gifts, food, and decorations are stuck at the port, unable to reach you. This could be a harsh reality if the 45,000 dockworkers represented by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) go on strike. The strike could lead to product shortages,

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Money Laundering Moves to the Ice Cream Shop

September 30, 2024

In a surprising development, two Mexico-based businesses, an ice cream chain and a pharmacy, have been linked to the ruthless Sinaloa cartel by the U.S. Treasury Department. The cartel is responsible for a significant portion of fentanyl trafficking into the U.S., causing an alarming number of overd

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China's Economic Slowdown: The Real Story

September 30, 2024

China, the world's second-largest economy, is facing a prolonged economic slowdown. The country's factory activity has contracted for five straight months, with a purchasing managers' index (PMI) reading of 49.8 in September. While this is higher than expected, it still indicates a contraction in ma

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Celebrities Living Large on a Budget

September 29, 2024

Many people think that celebrities are always surrounded by luxury, but the truth is that even the famous need to shop for everyday essentials. From groceries to household items, it's surprising which celebrities are willing to trade in their designer duds for a trip to the supermarket. In this arti

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Is Tiger Woods's New Brand a Copycat?

September 28, 2024

Tiger Woods's new clothing brand, Sun Day Red, has been making headlines not for its stylish designs or high-quality products, but for a trademark dispute with Tigeraire, a company specializing in cooling products for athletes. Tigeraire claims that Sun Day Red's logo has been "unlawfully hijacked,"

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Getting Your Ghoul Fix Delivered to Your Doorstep

September 28, 2024

Halloween is just around the corner, and along with the spooky decorations and eerie eeriness, comes the excitement of planning costumes and party arrangements. In a move that's sure to bring smiles to many faces, Uber has teamed up with Spirit Halloween to offer same-day delivery of Halloween costu

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From the Brink: Foot Locker's Road to Recovery

September 23, 2024

In the world of retail, few stories are as dramatic as Foot Locker's. Just a few years ago, the iconic sneaker chain was on the brink of extinction. But under the leadership of CEO Mary Dillon, the company has made a remarkable turnaround. From revamping its store design to rebuilding its relationsh