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Nike shares dive, company eyes  billion in cost cuts amid 'softer' outlook

Nike shares dive, company eyes $2 billion in cost cuts amid 'softer' outlook

December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 · Breaking News

Shares of Nike Inc. tumbled after hours Thursday after the athletic-gear giant warned of a “softer second-half revenue outlook” on its quarterly earnings call, and said it is…

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Activision Blizzard to pay  million to settle California civil-rights lawsuit

Activision Blizzard to pay $55 million to settle California civil-rights lawsuit

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023 · Breaking News

Videogame maker Activision Blizzard has agreed to pay nearly $55 million to settle a California civil-rights lawsuit brought over complaints of sexual harassment, discrimination and pay disparities by…

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Nokia Cuts Operating Margin Guidance Amid Challenging Market

Nokia Cuts Operating Margin Guidance Amid Challenging Market

December 11, 2023December 12, 2023 · Business

Updated Dec. 12, 2023 2:54 am ET Nokia cut its operating margin guidance, with market conditions in its mobile networks business remaining challenging due to falling operator spending…

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Mortgage rates' dip to 7% could be brief if jobs market stays strong, Fannie Mae economist says

Mortgage rates' dip to 7% could be brief if jobs market stays strong, Fannie Mae economist says

December 8, 2023December 9, 2023 · Breaking News

November’s sharp pullback in 30-year fixed mortgage rates may not last if the labor market remains strong, said Mark Palim, deputy chief economist at Fannie Mae. Palim was…

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Spotify announces third and largest round of layoffs

Spotify announces third and largest round of layoffs

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 · Breaking News

Spotify Technology SA on Monday said it plans to reduce head count by 17%, which would mark the third time the audio streaming group has announced layoffs cuts…

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Elevator drops 650 feet at a platinum mine in South Africa, killing 11 workers and injuring 75

Elevator drops 650 feet at a platinum mine in South Africa, killing 11 workers and injuring 75

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 · Breaking News

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — An elevator suddenly dropped around 200 meters (656 feet) while carrying workers to the surface in a platinum mine in South Africa, killing 11 and…

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U.S. economy growing only at a subdued rate in early November, S&P Global says

U.S. economy growing only at a subdued rate in early November, S&P Global says

November 24, 2023November 25, 2023 · Breaking News

The numbers: The U.S. economy expanded but at a relatively subdued pace in early November, latest data from S&P Global show. The S&P Global “flash” U.S. services index rose…

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Nvidia ends an earnings recession and is helping to reshape corporate profits

Nvidia ends an earnings recession and is helping to reshape corporate profits

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 · Breaking News

With yet another blowout earnings report, Nvidia Corp. has ended an earnings recession in the U.S. and helped to solidify the continuation of a drastic change to corporate…

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Alstom to Cut Jobs, Scrap Dividend to Accelerate Debt Reduction — Update

Alstom to Cut Jobs, Scrap Dividend to Accelerate Debt Reduction — Update

November 14, 2023November 15, 2023 · Breaking News

By Adria Calatayud Alstom plans to cut around 1,500 full-time equivalent positions and scrap its dividend as part of a cost-savings plan to reduce debt and boost profitability.…

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Honda joins Toyota in raising U.S. wages for its auto workers as unionization push looms

Honda joins Toyota in raising U.S. wages for its auto workers as unionization push looms

November 10, 2023November 12, 2023 · Breaking News

Honda Motor Co.’s U.S. unit joined other foreign carmakers in raising their automobile workers’ wages in the wake of historic wins for the United Auto Workers and as…

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Virgin Galactic to Cut Jobs as Interest Rates Bite

Virgin Galactic to Cut Jobs as Interest Rates Bite

November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 · Business

Virgin Galactic said it would cut jobs and expenses to focus on producing its lower-cost Delta spaceships. Source link

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Sleep Number’s stock falls 30% as company saw demand change ‘abruptly’

Sleep Number’s stock falls 30% as company saw demand change ‘abruptly’

November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 · Breaking News

Shares of Sleep Number Corp. tanked 30% in the after-hours session Tuesday after the mattress maker and retailer swung to a surprise quarterly loss, predicted a loss for…

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Detroit Is Paying Up to End the UAW Strike. Now Carmakers Will Live With the Costs.

Detroit Is Paying Up to End the UAW Strike. Now Carmakers Will Live With the Costs.

October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 · Business

Updated Oct. 30, 2023 12:50 pm ET The United Auto Workers campaign against Detroit’s three automakers can be described as one thing for the union: a win. The…

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WSJ News Exclusive | UAW Expands Strike With GM After Reaching Tentative Agreement With Stellantis

WSJ News Exclusive | UAW Expands Strike With GM After Reaching Tentative Agreement With Stellantis

October 28, 2023October 28, 2023 · Business

Updated Oct. 28, 2023 10:03 pm ET The United Auto Workers called a fresh strike at a General Motors factory in Tennessee, a surprise walkout after negotiators had…

Read more WSJ News Exclusive | UAW Expands Strike With GM After Reaching Tentative Agreement With Stellantis
Ford’s stock drops 4% after carmaker pulls guidance, EV unit loses .3 billion

Ford’s stock drops 4% after carmaker pulls guidance, EV unit loses $1.3 billion

October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 · Breaking News

Ford Motor Co.’s stock dropped 4% after hours Thursday after the carmaker reported lower-than-expected quarterly earnings and withdrew its guidance for the year, citing the pending agreement with…

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UAW won’t expand auto workers strike

UAW won’t expand auto workers strike

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 · Breaking News

The United Auto Workers said Friday it has made progress in the negotiations with the Big Three carmakers, and didn’t announce any new plants that would expand its…

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‘Nobody in their right mind would do it.’ Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says he wouldn’t start a company if he had a do-over.

‘Nobody in their right mind would do it.’ Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says he wouldn’t start a company if he had a do-over.

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 · Breaking News

“ ‘You have to get yourself to believe that it’s not that hard, because it’s way harder than you think. If I go taking all of my knowledge…

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Nokia to cut as many as 14,000 jobs as profit drops by 69%

Nokia to cut as many as 14,000 jobs as profit drops by 69%

October 18, 2023October 19, 2023 · Breaking News

Nokia on Thursday set out plans to cut its workforce by up to 14,000 as it reported a steep drop in third-quarter profit. The telecom equipment maker said…

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Alstom to Cut Jobs, Scrap Dividend to Accelerate Debt Reduction — Update

Rolls-Royce to Cut 2,000-2,500 Jobs Globally in Strategic Overhaul

October 16, 2023October 17, 2023 · Breaking News

By Ian Walker and Joe Hoppe Rolls-Royce Holdings is set to cut 2,000-2,500 jobs worldwide as part of a transformation program and strategy review. The U.K.-based aircraft engine…

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Ford Executive Chairman Calls for End to UAW Strike

Ford Executive Chairman Calls for End to UAW Strike

October 16, 2023October 16, 2023 · Business

Updated Oct. 16, 2023 2:28 pm ET Ford Motor Executive Chair Bill Ford called for a resolution to an “acrimonious” round of talks with the United Auto Workers…

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