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 Images Investors 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...
The Impact of Donald Trump on Big Tech: A Critical Analysis
Silicon Valley’s stars like, totally have a lot on their plate right now. They're like, dealing with trustbusters and this whole trade war situation. It's like, a total mess, you know? The boss people...
Why Executives Are Investing in Renewable Energy: The Clean Business Trend
Firms now see renewable energy as critical to their survival, with executives citing energy security, economic growth, and competitive advantage as key drivers. Jim West/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images In today's fast-paced world, businesses...
Understanding Complaints: Planet Money’s Learning Journey
So, like, we're here to, like, talk about some stuff that's been bugging us at Planet Money, you know? We're a group of peeps with different interests and vibes, but we all have one...
Starbucks Stock Drops Due to Disappointing Sales and Earnings
So, like, there was this dude walking down the street in Sacramento, California, right? And get this, he's holding a Starbucks cup. I mean, who would've thought? It's April 28, 2025, and this guy...
Can Lip-Bu Tan Rescue Intel?
Intel, America's big chip company, has had some bosses. Robert Noyce, the first, invented the silicon chip that gave Silicon Valley its name. Gordon Moore, who came next, etched his place in tech lore...
