BUSINESS

Jan 28 2025BUSINESS

Why Are Eggs Getting Pricier? The Bird Flu's Role

Have you noticed that eggs are becoming more expensive lately? This upward trend is largely linked to a widespread bird flu outbreak. This virus, primarily carried by wild birds, has forced farmers to cull millions of chickens to stop the spread. It's not just chickens that are vulnerable; cows are

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Jan 28 2025BUSINESS

Why is Intel So Hard to Sell?

Intel's future is stuck in a tricky spot. Its factories need loads of money and time to fix, which scares off potential buyers. Plus, the US government has poured money into these factories, making it tough to shut them down. So, no one wants the factories, but Intel can't sell without them. Recent

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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

Stock Market Shake-Up: Chinese AI Startup Spooks U. S. Tech Giants

Imagine this: you're a big tech company in the U. S. , riding high on the AI wave. Then, out of nowhere, a little-known Chinese startup called DeepSeek shows off a chatbot that's as good as yours, but way cheaper. That's what happened, and it sent shockwaves through the U. S. stock market. Companies

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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

Jetstar's Big 787 Makeover: New Seats, WiFi, and Longer Routes

Get ready for a comfy ride! Jetstar, Australia's popular low-cost airline, is giving its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners a major facelift. This isn't your average update; they're revamping the cabins to make your flight even better. The airline has planned a multi-million dollar project to upgrade its elev

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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

The Power of Business Travelers

Business travelers are a real treasure trove for airlines. They shell out up to four times more than the average traveler. They book their trips way in advance, prefer the most comfortable seats, and really appreciate solid reward programs. American Airlines learned this the hard way when they chang

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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

Costco Faces Shareholder Pushback on DEI Policies

Costco's shareholders recently shot down a proposal questioning the wholesale club's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The activist investors leading the charge, however, aren't ready to throw in the towel just yet. Ethan Peck, deputy director of the National Center for Public Policy

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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

Housing Market Woes: Bank of America Cools on D. R. Horton

Bank of America has given D. R. Horton a reality check, downgrading its stock from "buy" to "neutral. " Analyst Rafe Jadrosich now expects the homebuilder to face tough times ahead, with a target price of $150 per share, just a 5% increase from its current value. High interest rates and rising input

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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

A Closer Look at the Embraer Phenom 100EV and EX

First flying in 2008, Embraer's Phenom 100 is the entry-level business jet for the Brazilian manufacturer. It has evolved in many ways. The Phenom 100E added spoilers for better performance. Its successor, the 100EV, swapped engines for more thrust and updated avionics. The latest model, the 100EX,

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Jan 26 2025BUSINESS

Oracle Wants a Piece of TikTok, But Will It Matter?

Picture this: the U. S. government is trying to give TikTok a makeover, and they’ve invited some big names to the party. We're talking about software giant Oracle and a bunch of American investors. The plan is to hand over the app’s control to these new players, while TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDan

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Jan 26 2025BUSINESS

Seaport Project Delays: A New Owner, New Plans, and More Waiting

The Seaport, a popular downtown area for entertainment and dining, has hit another roadblock. After changing ownership last summer, the new operators, Seaport Entertainment Group (SEG), have delayed the long-awaited development at 250 Water Street. This site, bought for $180 million eight years ago,

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