The spirits maker confirmed its outlook for the near and medium term, but cautioned that a tough consumer backdrop means both the beverage industry and […]
Category: Business
Southwest Raises Revenue Forecast, Plans Share Buyback in Activist Battle
The airline’s first flights with assigned seats are scheduled to take off in 2026, among a series of radical changes Southwest is making to its […]
The Addiction to Discounting at Michael Kors Is Exposed in Court
The antitrust trial over Kors’s proposed merger with Coach-owner Tapestry shows how far the handbag maker has fallen.
Commerzbank Confirms Independent Strategy Ahead of Talks With UniCredit
The German lender said it planned to improve its profitability and boost shareholder returns as it grapples with a possible takeover attempt by Italy’s UniCredit.
Fed’s Rate Cut Is Jolting Small Businesses to Spend Again
From restarting expansion plans to boosting marketing, some entrepreneurs are preparing for lower borrowing costs. Others say not so fast.
FTC Accuses Drug Middlemen of Inflating Insulin Prices
The Federal Trade Commission sued the drug middlemen that health plans use to keep a lid on drug spending, accusing the firms of inflating the […]
Nokia Says German Court Ruled in its Favor Over Amazon Patent Dispute
Nokia had claimed the unauthorized use of its video-related technologies in streaming services and devices by Amazon.
Will AI Make Job Recruiting More Efficient—but Less Fair?
We asked readers what they think about companies that are relying more on artificial intelligence to screen candidates. Are the trade-offs acceptable?
He Worked at the Charlotte Observer. Now He Wants to Buy It.
Local entrepreneur Ted Williams offered a detailed plan to revitalize the paper, complete with a budget.
Mercedes, BMW Flash Warning Lights on China
Top-end German carmakers have joined expensive French handbags among the products hit by weak consumer sentiment in the country.