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Nov 05 2024BUSINESS

Prepare for Price Hikes: Tech Gadgets May Get More Expensive After Election

Are you a fan of the latest gadgets? Get ready to dig deeper into your pockets after the upcoming election. Tech companies are gearing up for potential price increases on popular devices like laptops, smartphones, and game consoles. Why? Blame it on tariffs—a fancy word for taxes on imports. These t

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Nov 05 2024BUSINESS

Get Ready for Black Friday: Best Early Deals to Check Out

Black Friday is just around the corner, and some amazing deals are already available. Walmart Plus members can get first access to Walmart’s deals, including a year of Walmart Plus for just $49. REI is offering huge discounts on outdoor gear from top brands like Adidas and Columbia. For those lookin

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Nov 05 2024BUSINESS

Save Big on Microsoft Office 2024: A One-Time Investment

Tired of paying yearly expenses for Microsoft Office 365? Then check out this amazing offer: Microsoft Office Home & Business 2024 for just $160 (normally $250) from Stack Social. That's a hefty 36% discount! With this suite, you get lifetime access to essential apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Ou

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Nov 05 2024BUSINESS

Microsoft Struggles to Keep Up with AI Data Center Demand

Microsoft's recent quarterly report showed impressive growth, but investors were underwhelmed. Despite a 16% increase in revenue and strong performance in cloud services, Microsoft is having trouble building data centers fast enough to meet the demand for artificial intelligence (AI). The tech gian

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Nov 05 2024BUSINESS

Microsoft's Big Surge: Gaming Leads the Way as Cloud and AI Shine

Microsoft just reported a whopping 16% increase in revenue for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, reaching a massive $65. 6 billion. This figure not only surpassed what analysts expected but also showed where Microsoft is placing its bets for the future. Instead of relying heavily on traditi

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Nov 05 2024BUSINESS

Dollar Tree’s CEO Steps Down: What Happened?

Dollar Tree recently announced that its CEO and chairman, Rick Dreiling, has decided to step down. This news comes just a few months after Dreiling joined the company as executive chairman in March 2022. He cited personal health reasons for his departure, expressing the need to focus on his well-bei

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Nov 05 2024BUSINESS

New Eatery by Fiesta Shows Coming to Salem in 2025!

Ever wanted to enjoy a meal and drinks in a lively setting while in Salem? The Dean family, who brings the excitement of Fiesta Shows to your local carnivals and fairs, has a new plan. They’re set to open an unnamed restaurant and event space right in the Riverwalk area on Derby Street. The spot wil

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Nov 04 2024BUSINESS

Boost in Boeing Wages: Striking Machinists Vote on New Deal

On Monday, more than 32, 000 striking Boeing machinists will cast their votes for the third time on a new contract proposal. This vote comes after a seven-week work stoppage that has stalled most of the company's airplane production. The latest offer includes a 38% raise over four years, which is an

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Nov 04 2024BUSINESS

Machinists at Boeing Vote Again on Contract Offer

Boeing's unionized workers in the Pacific Northwest are preparing to vote on a new contract offer. This vote could bring an end to a seven-week strike that has halted production of most Boeing passenger jets. The latest offer by Boeing promises a 38% pay raise over four years, along with other bonus

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Nov 04 2024BUSINESS

Space Mergers: Airbus Explores Options in Europe

Airbus is mulling over a potential merger for its space business, but it's not a done deal just yet. The company's CEO, Guillaume Faury, suggested that they're open to partnering up with another firm to strengthen their space sector. This comes after Airbus took a big hit with their satellite busine

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