Walmart to increase some prices due to Trump tariffs
People shop for produce at a Walmart in Rosemead, California, on April 11, 2025. Frederic J. Brown | Afp | Getty Images Price increases are coming soon to a Walmart near you. On Thursday, Walmart CFO John David Rainey warned investors that even the retail giant known for its discounts will have to raise the […]
Walmart’s CEO says Americans should brace for higher prices
Walmart is set to mark up prices in the current quarter, as the magnitude of U.S. tariffs on imported goods — even amid pauses and reductions by the Trump White House — is characterized as too much for the company to eat
Bombas taps Jason LaRose as new CEO
Bombas Socks in store. Courtesy: Bombas Bombas founder David Heath is stepping down from his role as CEO as the socks and apparel company looks to expand beyond its direct-to-consumer roots. Bombas President Jason LaRose, a former Under Armour and Equinox executive, will take over as the company’s next CEO effective Thursday. Heath said he […]
The retail buy-the-dip move paid off. What that crowd of investors is doing now, according to JPMorgan.
JPMorgan said retail investors did well with a buy-the-dip strategy last month, but that crowd of investors is getting weary.
Video podcasts are the next big pitch
Jason and Travis Kelce with Dunkin Donuts on the New Heights podcast. Courtesy: Wondery Amazon’s second-ever Upfronts pitch to advertisers this week featured an appearance by NFL champion brothers Jason and Travis Kelce. They weren’t there to hype live football rights. While Amazon’s Prime owns the media rights to the NFL’s “Thursday Night Football” games […]
Walmart (WMT) Q1 2026 earnings
People shop at a Walmart in Rosemead, California, on April 11, 2025. Frederic J. Brown | Afp | Getty Images Walmart will report its quarterly earnings before the bell on Thursday, as investors and economists gauge the strength of the U.S. consumer and the impact of higher tariffs on the retail industry. Here’s what Wall […]
Barclays revises forecast for closely watched junk-bond measure after trade war cools
The junk-bond market is showing signs of calmer times after positive developments in U.S. trade negotiations.
Netflix ad tier has 94 million monthly active users
Netflix said Wednesday its cheaper, ad-supported tier now has 94 million monthly active users — an increase of more than 20 million since its last public tally in November. The company and its peers have been increasingly leaning on advertising to boost the profitability of their streaming products. Netflix first introduced the ad-supported plan in […]
This sector is a great place for investors to avoid tariff impact, analyst says
The future is bright for space companies Intuitive Machines and Rocket Lab, according to Cantor Fitzgerald, and it’s not just about moon landings.
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian takes stake in Chelsea FC Women
Alexis Ohanian, Principal Owner, Angel City Football Club & Los Angeles Golf Club, looks on during a conversation with Olympic sprinter Gabby Thomas during the Business of Women Sport Summit presented by Deep Blue Sports and Axios at Chelsea Factory on April 23, 2024 in New York City. Elsa | Getty Images Reddit co-founder Alexis […]
