Adidas is selling Reebok to focus on its own brand
Adidas says it will offload struggling US fitness brand Reebok as part of a strategic overhaul. The German sportswear company said in a statement on…
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McDonald’s is selling chicken hoodies for $5
At this point, there’s nothing particularly special about a fast food chain announcing a new fried chicken sandwich. So, McDonald’s is…
Continue Reading Bitcoin soars past $50,000 for the first time
Bitcoin topped $50,000 Tuesday, continuing a stunning rise that has sent it soaring about $20,000 this year. The digital currency hit a record…
Continue Reading Goldman Sachs’ investment advice is no longer just for the super rich
Move over, Robinhood, here comes Goldman Sachs. The prestigious investment bank, known mainly for advising the affluent how to manage their money and…
Continue Reading Nestlé’s newest KitKat is missing a key ingredient
Breaking off a piece of that vegan KitKat bar is now a reality. Nestlé is launching a non-dairy version of the popular candy bar, called KitKat V.…
Continue Reading What savers do with $2.4 trillion will define the recovery
Wall Street is expecting the economy to come roaring back to life in the second half of this year. But there’s one crucial question: Are…
Continue Reading The Justice League Snyder Cut trailer is here. It’s crucial to HBO Max’s success
HBO Max will feature many big movies this year — all of Warner Bros.’ 2021 film slate, in fact. However, one of the biggest movies hitting…
Continue Reading Corporate America can’t avoid one question. It’s Tesla’s fault
Tesla’s $1.5 billion investment in bitcoin has helped legitimize the cryptocurrency as an investment, leading analysts and traders to ask which…
Continue Reading French workers can now eat lunch at their desks without breaking the law
Many French workers can now eat at their desks without breaking the law. To help curb the spread of Covid-19, the country has suspended a…
Continue Reading Nikkei hits 30-year high as Japan’s economy bounces back better than expected
Japan’s main stock index soared to its highest level in more than three decades on Monday as investors cheered signs of a rebound for the…
Continue Reading ‘We don’t see a clear exit strategy.’ The travel industry is still getting crushed
When the coronavirus pandemic erupted in early 2020, the ensuing border closures and stay-at-home orders brought travel and tourism to its knees.…
Continue Reading Burger King is testing a rewards program. Here’s why restaurants love them
Burger King is the latest fast-food chain to establish a rewards program aimed at expanding its customer base and enticing existing patrons to be…
Continue Reading Europe’s richest man is joining the SPAC craze
Bernard Arnault, the chairman of luxury goods group LVMH, is the latest billionaire to embrace Wall Street’s hot new way to raise money.…
Continue Reading With Biden going big, Wall Street economists are growing bullish on the US economy
The Covid-ravaged American economy was on the verge of slipping into a double-dip recession at the end of 2020. The pandemic was intensifying,…
Continue Reading Bitcoin soars, nearing $50,000 for the first time
Bitcoin is this close to $50,000, continuing a stunning rise that has sent it soaring nearly $20,000 this year. The digital currency hit a record…
Continue Reading GM unveils its next ‘big’ electric vehicle: The tiny Bolt EUV
Last month, General Motors announced the “aspiration” to switch completely from traditional gas-powered cars to electric vehicles by…
Continue Reading The hardship beat: Why it’s essential for reporters to expose income inequality heightened by Covid-19
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Trump’s second…
Continue Reading Fox News is moving further to the right
Fox News has amped up its highly charged rhetoric in the post-Trump era, focusing on bashing the left and President Joe Biden. With Donald Trump out…
Continue Reading ‘SNL’ takes on Trump’s impeachment acquittal
The Senate acquitted former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial Saturday, and “Saturday Night Live” made sure to…
Continue Reading White House deputy press secretary resigns after threatening reporter over story about him
White House deputy press secretary TJ Ducklo, who threatened a reporter who asked about his relationship with another reporter, has resigned.…
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