Even with Apple’s stock slump, Tim Cook is the right leader for the AI era

A rising Wall Street chorus believes Apple needs new leadership. Why that’s tone deaf.
Starbucks to require employees in office four days a week, offer payouts

The Starbucks headquarters is seen at Starbucks Center on July 3, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. David Ryder | Getty Images Starbucks corporate employees will have to return to the office four days a week starting in October, the company announced Monday. For workers who would prefer to leave the company instead of heading back to […]
As Kraft Heinz reportedly weighs split, analysts say more food companies need to break up

TD Cowen analysts say food-industry megamergers haven’t worked.
GM, LG to upgrade Tennessee plant to make low-cost EV batteries
Ultium Cells Spring Hill, TN. September 2022. Courtesy: Ultium Cells LLC Ultium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, said Monday it’s upgrading its facility in Spring Hill, Tennessee, to make low-cost electric vehicle battery cells. GM said the lithium iron phosphate battery cells — abbreviated LFP based on the elements’ […]
AstraZeneca shares show signs of life after successful trials of hypertension drug

Baxdostat trials showed immense promise for huge available market.
Athlete-backed Jams takes on peanut butter and jelly, protein craze

Connor Blakley Jams founder Jams The classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich is getting a modern day upgrade and backing from some top athletes. Jams, a new company created by 26-year-old Connor Blakley, launched Monday and hopes to take on Smucker’s Uncrustables as the next locker room and lunch box staple. Like Uncrustables, the sandwiches […]
It’s ‘crypto week’ and bitcoin is flying higher, passing $120,000

It’s ‘crypto week’ and bitcoin is flying higher, passing $120,000
‘Story’ stocks are smoking hot in 2025. This is how it could end badly for investors.

In the stock market of 2025, a company’s ability to reliably generate profits is taking a back seat to its ability to tell a good story.
U.S. stock futures slip after Trump’s latest tariff threats; bitcoin hits new high

U.S. stock futures fell Sunday, a day after President Donald Trump threatened to impose new 30% tariffs against imports from Mexico and the European Union.
Where’s the inflation from tariffs? What stocks and earnings tell us about rising prices with June CPI on deck.

Tuesday’s consumer-price index report for June comes into sharp focus for the stock market this week.



