Is News a Liability for Media Companies?
The latest episode of “60 Minutes” on CBS aired on April 27th, and boy, did it pack a punch! The show covered a range of topics from medical research funding to Islamist terrorism and...
Navigating Tariff Volatility: Smart CEO Strategies in 3 Steps
The 3 steps smart CEOs are taking in a volatile tariff environment, according to the head of a major global leadership advisory firmCEO of Russell Reynolds Constantine AlexandrakisCourtesy of Russell ReynoldsYou know, being a...
Shein & Temu Prices to Increase Due to New Tariffs
An illustration photo of the logos of Chinese shopping apps Taobao, AliExpress (L), Shein (R) and Temu on a smartphone screen. KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFPThey're still cheap by any measure, just not as cheap. The world...
Kentucky Derby Interest Remains Strong Amid Global Uncertainty
The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby be happenin' on Saturday amid a backdrop of global economic uncertainty, waning consumer confidence, and tariffs that could cause construction costs to rise. Churchill Downs be pressin'...
Trade War Impact on Shipbuilders: Will They Survive?
So, like, all is super quiet on the western waterfront, and also on the eastern one. Like, all the stevedores are just chilling, not really sure why, but it's all thanks to President Donald...
Ikea’s Central London Store Learns from 7 Years of Mistakes
So, like I read this thing, right? It's all about how FORTUNE, that fancy trademark company, might get some money for linking to stuff on their site. But, like, the offers could change at...
U.S. Economy Shrinks, Ukraine Signs Minerals Deal
The U.S. economy recently took a hit in the first quarter of the year, with the Commerce Department reporting a contraction of 0.3%. Consumer confidence is at an all-time low since the start of...
McDonald’s U.S. Same-Store Sales Decline: What’s Next?
The logo of McDonald's (MCD) can be spotted in sunny Los Angeles, California. So, like, McDonald's had a bit of a rollercoaster ride in its recent quarterly results. The U.S. same-store sales took a...
Reviving Starbucks: Strategies for Success in the Coffee Industry
The coffee chain’s new boss is struggling to fix its problemsPhotograph: Getty ImagesInvestors cheered when Brian Niccol was named chief executive of Starbucks last August. Mr Niccol, then the boss of Chipotle, a Mexican-restaurant...
Boosting Infrastructure Spending: Meta’s Capex Inflation and AI Appetite
So, like, I just read this article that was all about this company called FORTUNE, you know? Apparently, they're like a big deal or something. They have this trademark and everything, registered in the...
Trump Tariffs Cause U.S. Recession Concerns
So, there's this truck, right? It's all set to cross the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario, heading to Detroit, Michigan on Feb. 3, 2025. But hold up, the economy is not looking too hot...
RFK Jr. Slashes Minority Health Offices, Impacting Health Disparities
So, like, a bunch of employees from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) were spotted waiting outside this Switzer Memorial Building in D.C. Apparently, the Trump administration decided to axe staff at...