Q1 Growth Predictions Waver
The U.S. economy is growing slightly slowly than previously projected, with first quarter GDP revised from 2.3% to 2.3% expected growth. CNN reports: Q1 GDP (first revision) up 2.2% vs.…
Small Business See Major Growth in 2018
American small businesses are thriving, and investors prefer them over larger companies this year. The Russel 2000 index, which includes largely the shares of smaller businesses, is up 7% this…
Businesses Against New Import Taxes
Business groups throughout the U.S. are speaking out against the Trump Administration’s plan to increase taxes on imports from China. Bloomberg reports:
Nestle Teams Up with Starbucks to Boost International Standing
Switzerland-based company Nestle has recently signed a treaty with one of its biggest competitors: Starbucks Corp. Nestle will be paying $7.15 billion in cash for the Starbucks business, which has…
Avengers: Infinity War Breaks Global Opening Weekend Record
The new release Avengers: Infinity Wars shot past the latest Star Wars movie, setting a new record for the highest opening weekend of all time with earnings of $250 million.…
Hasbro Picking Up After Toys R Us Announcement
Hasbro Inc., a leading toymaker, took a hit last quarter when Toys R Us US declared bankruptcy and liquidated its operations, only to rebound when CEO Brian Goldner reassured shareholders…
Think Differently Apple!
In January of 2018, JANA Partners LLC and the California State Teachers’ Retirement System, which collectively own about $2 billion in value of shares of Apple Inc., wrote an open…
Bitcoin Miners Turns Their Sights to Norway and Sweden
Interestingly, those looking for low commercial power prices for bitcoin and ethereum are starting to set their sights on Sweden and Norway. Their power prices are significantly lower than Iceland’s…
A Women-Only Island: A Good Business Model?
Niche marketing has always been around but it’s interesting to see just how niche some people make it. Entrepreneur Kristina Roth has created SuperShe Island, a private retreat off of…
Fendi Announces New Chairman and Chief Executive
Fendi has just named a new chairman and chief executive, Serge Brunschwig. This is part of an internal reshuffle as he replaces Pietro Beccari, who will now be the Chairman…