Ford Motor’s recent decision to delay production of a new all-electric large SUV and pickup truck signals a shift towards offering hybrid options across its entire North American lineup by 2030. The Detroit automaker announced that it will be investing in EVs but is postponing the production of the three-row SUV and next-generation pickup due
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The recent Disney shareholder vote saw the re-election of the media conglomerate’s full board, dealing a significant blow to activists Nelson Peltz and Ike Perlmutter. Peltz-led Trian Partners pushed for change within the company, aiming to remove directors who were allegedly responsible for sustained share underperformance and misguided investments. However, their efforts fell short as
The Spring housing market has defied all expectations by not cooling down and easing competition despite higher mortgage rates. Usually, higher mortgage rates lead to a decrease in both prices and demand, as seen in previous years, but this year has proved to be an exception. The main reason for this anomaly is the lack
Macy’s recent decision to close approximately 150 stores has created a ripple effect in the retail industry, opening up new opportunities for its competitors to increase their own market share. While the department store chain has not yet shuttered these locations, other retailers are already eyeing the chance to capitalize on the void that will
United Airlines is currently facing a challenging situation where they are asking pilots to take unpaid time off next month due to late-arriving aircraft from Boeing. This request comes after a series of delays and production problems faced by Boeing, which has been negatively impacting the growth plans of its customers. The Covid-19 pandemic caused
Toyota Motor is currently in the process of evaluating an expansion of its U.S. truck lineup to potentially include all-electric or plug-in hybrid electric versions of its popular Tacoma and Tundra pickups. The executive vice president of Toyota Motor North America, Jack Hollis, mentioned that this decision is being driven by a combination of expected
The skyrocketing prices of diabetes medications like Ozempic, despite low manufacturing costs, have been under scrutiny in a recent study conducted by researchers from Yale University, King’s College Hospital, and Doctors Without Borders. The study sheds light on the vast difference between what it costs to produce these medications and what patients are being charged,
In an unexpected move, McDonald’s has announced plans to sell Krispy Kreme doughnuts at its restaurants nationwide by the end of 2026. This partnership is expected to revolutionize the fast-food industry, with the rollout set to begin in the second half of this year. However, it will take roughly two and a half years for
Boeing, the embattled aerospace giant, is undergoing a significant management shake-up with CEO Dave Calhoun’s announcement of stepping down at the end of 2024. Alongside Calhoun, Chairman of the board Larry Kellner is also resigning, with Steve Mollenkopf set to succeed him. Mollenkopf, a Boeing director since 2020 and former CEO of Qualcomm, will lead
The recent 2024 USA Wealth Report from Henley & Partners and New World Wealth has shown a significant shift in the distribution of millionaires and billionaires. It has been reported that the United States has rapidly surpassed China as the world’s top spot for high-net-worth individuals. The report indicates that there are now over 5.5