Traveling enthusiast Lora Bowler, a New York resident, has recently made the decision to cut back on her vacation expenses, despite her love for luxury getaways. In a year where she found herself spending more than anticipated, Bowler turned to travel hacks and benefits to help alleviate some of the financial burden. This shift towards
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Boeing and NASA are pressing ahead with the launch of the Starliner capsule to transport U.S. astronauts, despite a “stable” leak in the spacecraft’s propulsion system. Boeing remains confident in identifying the causes of the leak, reassuring that it does not pose a safety risk for the upcoming mission. The first crewed launch of the
General Motors CEO and Chair Mary Barra has recently addressed the rumors about her potential retirement, stating that she has no intentions of stepping down any time soon. Despite being the longest-tenured CEO after the company’s founder, Barra emphasized that she is fully committed to ensuring the company’s transformation is moving in the right direction.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently announced that customers of buy now, pay later services will now receive the same federal protections as users of credit cards. This decision marks a significant shift in the way the BNPL industry is regulated, bringing it under the umbrella of the decades-old Truth in Lending Act. This move
Lowe’s recently released its quarterly earnings report, which surpassed Wall Street’s expectations. Despite a decrease in sales of pricey items to do-it-yourself customers, the home improvement retailer managed to outperform. This positive outcome contrasts with Home Depot’s earnings report from the previous week, where the company missed revenue expectations due to a challenging housing market
Red Lobster, a well-known seafood chain, recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as a result of significant debt and long-term leases. The company is currently in the process of seeking a buyer to help alleviate its financial struggles. Red Lobster has received a stalking horse bid from its existing lenders, but is open to
Last year, media giants had to rely heavily on sports to attract advertisers during the Upfronts week due to a Hollywood strike and cost-cutting measures that affected their content and star power. As a result, this year’s presentations continued to lean more towards sports rather than scripted shows. The aftermath of the previous year’s work
The recent vote at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Alabama has dealt a significant blow to the United Auto Workers (UAW) union’s organizing efforts. With 56% of workers voting against union representation, the outcome is not what the UAW had hoped for. This outcome marks a setback for the UAW, especially coming on the heels of
Walmart just released its quarterly earnings report, and the results exceeded expectations. The discounter reported higher earnings per share and revenue figures compared to what Wall Street had estimated. This positive performance can be attributed to significant e-commerce gains, the success of newer businesses like advertising, and attracting more high-income shoppers. One of the driving
Netflix’s recent announcement of its ad-supported tier reaching 40 million global monthly active users marks a significant milestone for the streaming giant. This number has nearly doubled since January, showcasing the growing interest in a more affordable subscription plan with ads. The company’s decision to introduce this tier was part of a broader strategy to