GM unveils new EV battery tech, aims to be first to market
General Motors battery technician Steven Petty Jr. focuses on aligning electrodes on an anode sample for a prototype LMR battery cell in the making. Photo by Steve Fecht for General Motors WARREN, Mich. — General Motors expects to pioneer a new “groundbreaking” EV battery technology that the automaker says will reduce costs and boost profitability […]
Spirit Airlines introduces extra legroom seats in push for premium
A Spirit Airlines aircraft undergoes operations in preparation for departure at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas, on Feb. 12, 2024. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Spirit Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will offer new premium options for its travelers, including an extra-legroom seating option and a two-free-checked-bags policy for its cardholders. The […]
Airbnb is betting on ‘the world’s most interesting people’ to cure travel malaise, hotel competition
Amid signs of slowing travel demand, Airbnb unveiled new efforts to recast itself as more than a vacation-rental platform — announcing new services like in-home meals from chefs, tours from locals, and hangouts with celebrities like Sabrina Carpenter and Patrick Mahomes.
Hertz shares plummet after weak Q1, $250 million stock offering
DETROIT — Shares of Hertz Global plummeted Tuesday morning after the embattled rental car company reported disappointing first-quarter earnings and a $250 million stock offering. Hertz shares were off more than 20% during early morning trading before ending Tuesday nearly 17% lower after the company’s morning quarterly earnings call. Shares of the company were only […]
Investors really want to believe Trump on tariffs — but the truth will hit them soon
The 21st century now belongs to China and Asia.
American Eagle withdraws 2025 guidance, says Q1 worse than expected
A customer enters an American Eagle store in Miami, Florida on April 4, 2025. Joe Raedle | Getty Images American Eagle on Tuesday said it is writing off $75 million in spring and summer merchandise and withdrawing its full-year guidance as it contends with slow sales, steep discounting and an uncertain economy. The apparel retailer […]
YouTube will stream NFL Week 1 game in Brazil for free
Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass in the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Gregory Shamus | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images YouTube will stream the NFL’s week one game on Sept. 5 for […]
‘I have no idea how people can afford a kid’: Why so many couples are having pets instead of children
Uncertainty is forcing young adults in their 20s and 30s to hold off on having kids. But they are still getting pets.
ESPN streaming app will cost $29.99 per month
ESPN’s new streaming application, featuring everything the sports media arm of Disney has to offer, will cost $29.99 per month. The service, which will take the ESPN name, as CNBC reported last week, will be heavily discounted when bundled with Disney’s other streaming services, Disney+ and Hulu. The three services, with ads, will cost $35.99 […]
The bulls are back in town. Goldman and this Wall Street optimist are lifting their S&P 500 targets on tariff relief.
Following U.S.-China tariff relief, Goldman Sachs has lifted its S&P 500 target. Strategists offer stock ideas.
