Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie steps down
Ted Christie, CEO of Spirit Airlines, is shown in 2019 at the companyâs corporate headquarters in Miramar. Carl Juste | Miami Herald | Tribune News Service | Getty Images Ted Christie, CEO of Spirit Airlines, is stepping down from his role leading the embattled carrier, effective Monday, the company said. A group of several company […]
Recession fears hit Starbucks, Chipotle, McDonald’s stocks
Following announcements of layoffs, a Starbucks store is shown in Encinitas, California, U.S., February 24, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake Mike Blake | Reuters Restaurant stocks fell in morning trading Monday, fueled by investors’ fears that a recession is coming. U.S. stocks have tumbled for three consecutive days after President Donald Trump shocked the markets with high […]
GM reveals Corvette EV concept car as it reconfirms Europe commitment
An angle view of the new Chevrolet Corvette concept car. GM DETROIT — General Motors on Monday revealed a new all-electric Chevrolet Corvette concept car as part of the opening of a new design studio in England. The car features a sleek, aerodynamic exterior that resembles a futuristic IMSA race car more than a traditional Corvette, but […]
Auto sales are on a ‘roller coaster ride’ as tariffs take effect
DETROIT — Prices of new and used vehicles in the U.S. are expected to notably increase this year amid President Donald Trump’s 25% auto tariffs, according to a new analysis from industry experts at Cox Automotive. The automotive data and advisory firm expects the levies to add thousands of dollars to the costs of new […]
Airlines expected to cut 2025 outlooks as travel demand falters
A Boeing 767-332(ER) from Delta Air Lines takes off from Barcelona El Prat Airport in Barcelona on Oct. 8, 2024. Joan Valls | Nurphoto | Getty Images Waning travel from Canada. Signs of weaker demand across the Atlantic. Mass government layoffs. Tariffs. Consumers pulling back on travel bookings. The worst stock market swoon since 2020. […]
Jamie Dimon says Trump tariffs will boost inflation, slow U.S. economy
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co., speaks during the 2025 National Retirement Summit in Washington, D.C., on March 12, 2025. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Monday that tariffs announced by President Donald Trump last week will likely boost prices on both domestic and imported goods, […]
Automakers seek ‘opportunity in the chaos’ of Trump’s tariffs
Trucks are shown from a drone view after clearing U.S. Customs and entering the United States from Tijuana along the U.S. Mexico border at Otay Mesa port in San Diego, California, U.S. April 2, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters DETROIT — As President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on imported vehicles were set to take effect, […]
Tequila maker says tariffs won’t affect prices. Here’s why
Suerte Tequila’s dedicated factory and agave farm in Jalisco Mexico. Courtesy: Suerte Tequila While some tequila makers have warned they might have to implement price hikes to offset tariffs, Colorado-based Suerte Tequila said it has been able to keep overhead prices low enough that it will absorb the levies if necessary. The Jalisco-made tequila label […]
QVC is betting on TikTok to help revive its live shopping business
FILE PHOTO: Signage is displayed at the entrance to the QVC Studio Park in West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S., June 4, 2018. Brendan McDermid | Reuters QVC Group is launching the first-ever nonstop live shopping streams on TikTok in the U.S. in a bid to revive its business and broaden its audience. Beginning Wednesday, hosts from […]
Toy prices could jump 50% following Trump’s tariffs on China, Vietnam
The toy aisle is about to get more expensive. President Donald Trump expanded his trade war this week, placing a 10% baseline tariff on almost every country and much steeper levies on dozens of others. Among those hit with higher tariffs were China and Vietnam — two nations that are vital to the domestic toy […]
