Starbucks’ long-running labor fight is heading for a flashpoint. Starbucks Workers United says baristas will walk out starting Thursday, November 13—Red Cup Day—unless a first contract is finalized. The union’s strike authorization reportedly passed by an overwhelming margin and is slated to hit at least 25 cities, timing the action for one of the chain’s… Continue reading Starbucks’ union workers set to strike next week unless deal is struck.

Trent Merrin, once a mainstay of the St George Illawarra Dragons’ forward pack and a State of Origin and Kangaroos representative, has been charged in New South Wales over the alleged theft of $140,000 in cryptocurrency. Detectives arrested the 36-year-old at his Barrack Point home on the NSW South Coast after a year-long probe into… Continue reading From Field to Fraud: Ex-NRL Star Trent Merrin Charged in Alleged $140,000 Crypto Heist

Kimberly-Clark, the maker of Huggies and Kleenex, has agreed to acquire Kenvue, the Johnson & Johnson spinoff behind Tylenol, Band-Aid, Aveeno and Listerine, in a cash-and-stock deal valuing Kenvue at about $48.7 billion. The combination would create a consumer-health powerhouse with roughly $32 billion in annual revenue. Terms give Kenvue shareholders $3.50 in cash plus… Continue reading Kimberly-Clark to Acquire Kenvue (Tylenol’s Parent) in $48.7B Mega-Deal—What It Means for Investors

Layoffs at household names—Amazon, UPS, Target, and others—are being driven by three overlapping forces: an aggressive push to cut layers and costs after pandemic-era over-hiring; a reorganization around automation and generative AI that consolidates many corporate functions; and a cooler hiring backdrop that’s forcing companies to do more with leaner headquarters teams. Amazon’s latest plan… Continue reading Layoffs for Major Companies

Dell Technologies is once again on the radar of analysts, and one in particular from Yahoo Finance has labeled it a “cheap stock” — a rare phrase in a market that’s often quick to price in optimism. The reasoning isn’t simply about its share price, but rather the combination of Dell’s valuation, strategic positioning in… Continue reading DELL a cheap stock? That’s what the Analyst says.

On Monday, shares of Robinhood Markets surged by more than 12% to trade near $92.76, marking the ninth consecutive week of gains and pushing the stock to levels not seen since its ostensible heyday 【finviz.com】. What began as a modest rebound has evolved into a full-fledged rally, with HOOD up over 200% since early April… Continue reading Robinhood Rockets: From IPO Lows to a 200% Rally Fueled by New Markets

Stock options are financial contracts that give you the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a stock at a predetermined price within a specified time period. They can be powerful tools for hedging, speculating, or generating income—but they also carry significant risks. This guide will explain what stock options are, how they… Continue reading Trading Strategies: Stock Options – An Overview

In a bold policy reversal that has sent ripples through the digital asset community, former President Donald Trump’s administration has officially set up a U.S. crypto stockpile. The move—encompassing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve backed solely by cryptocurrencies already seized in criminal or civil proceedings, along with a separate digital asset stockpile for select altcoins—signals a… Continue reading Trump Establishes U.S. Crypto Stockpile Amid Debate Over Government Control

In a landmark announcement at the White House, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) pledged an additional $100 billion to build advanced chip fabs on American soil—boosting its total U.S. investment to an estimated $165 billion. This unprecedented move is designed to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor supply chain amid rising geopolitical tensions and tariff threats, with… Continue reading TSMC’s $100 Billion U.S. Investment: A Game Changer for AI, Tech, and American Manufacturing

Elon Musk has seen his net worth plummet by more than $100 billion since December, as Tesla’s stock value takes a significant hit, causing the electric vehicle (EV) giant to lose its trillion-dollar status. The sell-off has left investors questioning the company’s future amidst a combination of internal challenges and broader economic pressures. Demand Concerns… Continue reading Tesla’s Market Value Drops, Musk Loses Over $100B Amid Stock Sell-Off