Extreme Cold Freezes Gas Production, Sparks Concerns of Record Electricity Demand and Soaring Prices
Recent sub-zero temperatures across the United States have caused gas wells to freeze, resulting in an 11-month low in gas production, according to Reuters.
UPS and FedEx Extend Demand Surcharges Despite Lower Year-Over-Year Volumes
UPS and FedEx have decided to extend their demand surcharges for additional handling and large packages, despite lower year-over-year volumes.
Amazon Initiates Job Cuts in Prime Video and MGM Studios Divisions
Amazon is undergoing layoffs in its Prime Video and MGM Studios divisions, with hundreds of employees affected.
Record Online Spending and the 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Trend
During the holiday season, online spending hit a record high, increasing by 4.9% year over year, totaling $222.1 billion, according to Adobe Analytics.
Offshore Wind Farm Project Terminated Due to Economic Challenges
Developers of the proposed offshore wind farm near Long Beach, Long Island, announced the termination of the Empire Wind 2 project due to economic challenges - including inflation, increased interest rates, and supply chain disruptions.
Lazada Initiates Layoffs Amidst Southeast Asian E-commerce Competition
Lazada, the Southeast Asian e-commerce platform owned by Alibaba, has initiated a new round of layoffs that will be affecting employees across all Southeast Asian markets.
SpaceX Accused of Illegally Firing Employees
Federal labor officials have accused SpaceX of unlawfully terminating eight employees who circulated a critical letter about the company's CEO, Elon Musk.
New Year, New Wages, New York
As the United States welcomed the new year, New York's minimum wage got a boost at midnight.
Economic Uncertainty Looms Over 2024 Presidential Election
As we gear up for 2024 - a big election year - it's hard not to think of James Carville's famous line from 1992, "It's the economy, stupid."
2023 Showcased Mixed Economic Shifts in the United States
In 2023, the U.S. economy saw a combination of positive and negative trends.
Nike Faces Stock Plunge as Revenue Outlook Slashed Amid Market Challenges
Nike's shares tumbled over 10% after the company revised its revenue outlook for the fiscal year, anticipating just 1% growth instead of mid-single-digit growth, citing challenges in Greater China and EMEA, digital traffic softness, and a stronger U.S. dollar.
Amazon Slashes Fees to Compete with Shein in Fast-Fashion Market
Amazon is feeling the pressure from fast-fashion app Shein and has decided to cut referral fees for cheap clothing items in an effort to compete.
Harry Dent Predicts Imminent Market Crash in 2024
Economist Harry Dent is making a dire prediction for the markets in 2024, citing overvalued markets and excessive stimulus spending as causes for concern.
Federal Reserve's Rate Cut Forecasts Spark Stock Rally While Posing Challenges for Savers
The Federal Reserve's announcement of a pause in benchmark interest rates and a forecast of rate cuts next year led to a surge in stock indexes to one-year highs.
GM Announces Layoffs at Michigan Plants Amid Restructuring and EV Transition
General Motors (GM) is laying off 1,314 workers at two Michigan plants, including one that produced the discontinued Chevy Bolt EV.
U.S. Retail Sales Surge in November, But Concerns Loom Over Future Consumer Spending
In November, Americans increased their spending ahead of the holiday season, with retail sales rising by 0.3%, surpassing expectations and reversing the decline recorded in October.
Hasbro Cuts 1,100 Jobs Amidst Sales Slump as Mattel Shines with Barbie
Hasbro, known for Monopoly and Play-Doh, is cutting 1,100 jobs, approximately 20% of its workforce, due to disappointing sales ahead of the holiday season.
Republican Leaders Probe $3 Billion DOE Award to Sunnova Amid Accusations of Exploitative Sales Practices
Republican leaders in Congress are investigating the Department of Energy's $3 billion award to Sunnova Energy Corporation, a solar company accused of exploiting vulnerable customers with deceptive sales practices.
Private Sector Job Growth Slows in November, Wages Stagnate
Private sector job creation in November continued to slow, with companies adding 103,000 workers, slightly below October's 106,000 and missing estimates.
US Job Openings Plummet to 8.7 Million in October, Stirring Concerns for Fed's Interest Rate Policy
In October, job openings in the United States decreased significantly to 8.7 million, marking the lowest level since March 2021, according to the Labor Department.