‘We are acquaintances, not friends’: My neighbors need somewhere to stay after a house fire. Do I say yes?
“We feel obliged to offer our house to this couple to live in while they deal with this horrible experience.”
Rich American Express customers spend freely, with one exception
American Express has long benefited from a focus on wealthier customers who appreciate the credit card company’s travel and dining perks. That has helped insulate the company from concerns over a spending slowdown. In the second quarter, total spending on Amex cards jumped 7%, matching the first quarter and higher than the 6% increase a […]
Block is the latest to get an S&P 500 nod, and its stock is climbing
Robinhood misses out on S&P 500 inclusion once again, as Square parent company is chosen to replace Hess.
International inbound travel to U.S. shows mixed recovery
A passenger passes a giant American flag as they make their way to and from their gates during the Memorial Day weekend getaway at John Wayne Airport Orange County in John Wayne Airport, Santa Ana, CA on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Allen J. Schaben | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Canadian travel dropped sharply […]
Corporate America keeps calling consumers ‘resilient.’ Consumers beg to differ.
Americans say they’re feeling financial pressure — but it’s not showing up in banks’ bottom lines.
Sarepta stock falls on FDA gene therapy Elevidys comment
Douglas Ingram, president and chief executive officer of Sarepta Therapeutics Inc., during the Forbes Healthcare Summit in New York, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Sarepta Therapeutics plunged more than 30% on Friday as the future of its approved gene therapy treatment appeared at risk. The […]
Kids content on streaming is king as media companies chase profits
Cartoon characters from the children’s show “Bluey” are displayed during the Brand Licensing Europe event at ExCel, in London, Oct. 4, 2023. John Keeble | Getty Images News | Getty Images In the battle among streaming services to capture and keep subscribers, kids’ shows like “CoComelon” and “Bluey” are becoming powerful tools to help win […]
Only six dividend stocks pass a screen for quality — with yields up to 6.58%
Income-seeking investors need to look beyond yields to reduce the risk of suffering dividend cuts.
PepsiCo (PEP) Q2 2025 earnings
PepsiCo on Thursday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts’ expectations, as the company projected that weak North American demand will rebound as strategy changes take hold. Executives shared more details on the quarterly conference call about how Pepsi plans to boost its brands, lean into healthier snacking trends and cut costs. CEO Ramon Laguarta said […]
Trump says Coke with cane sugar is on its way. But Americans seem fine with the current version.
Some studies reveal a preference for Coke produced just as it is — with high-fructose corn syrup.
