Big companies rarely admit they need a rival. They prefer to rebrand the problem, restructure a division, or roll out a new strategy with a vaguely inspirational name. But every now and then, the math…
The death of the mall has been greatly exaggerated. “Indoor malls and open-air centers have posted consistent year-over-year visit growth, outlet declines have been modest, and early 2026 data shows renewed momentum across all three…
For many customers, the self-serve soda fountain has long been part of the McDonald’s experience. It often began as a small childhood ritual of mixing different sodas into one oversized cup, experimenting with flavors like…
When the economy struggles, many people don’t give up on things like luxury purchases and eating. Instead, they trade down to something that costs less. “If you look at incomes under $100,000, we’re actually doing…
Chipotle, like many of its peers in the fast-food industry, is experimenting with new tactics to attract price-conscious customers. As it battles slow sales growth, it is offering $2 million worth of freebies to two…
Broadcast Retirement Network’s Jeffrey Snyder discusses a new toolkit to help those with disabilities (and their caregivers) maintain their financial independence with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Assistant Secretary Julie Hocker. Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement…
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman’s newly launched U.S.-listed investment vehicle stumbled on its market debut. On April 29, its first day of trading, the closed-end fund Pershing Square USA Ltd. (PSUS) closed at $40.90, down 18%…
Amazon just posted what may be its best quarter ever. Revenue beat. Earnings nearly doubled the estimate. AWS hit its fastest growth rate in 15 quarters. And operating margins reached a level the company had…
When a stock runs 68% in a matter of weeks, even the most convinced bulls start doing the math on what to do next. That appears to be exactly where Cathie Wood found herself with…
Boeing is the biggest aircraft manufacturer in the U.S., and it employs tens of thousands of people across the country. Here’s how many people work at Boeing, and who among them earn the most. How…