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Klarna stopped hiring cause AI ‘can already do all the jobs’
Since then, Klarna has reduced its headcount by 22% to 3500.
Kieran Ryan
December 16, 2024 2:15 PM
Trends
Walmart and Target have the fastest-growing private labels
Private labels continue to resonate with budget-conscious consumers who are looking for ways to save.
Kieran Ryan
December 16, 2024 2:13 PM
Tech
Searching for a fix to retailer’s trillion-dollar problem
Retailers pay an average of $21 to $46 to process a single return, significantly eating into their margins.
Kieran Ryan
December 16, 2024 2:11 PM
Trends
Shopping malls go residential
As department stores cease to exist, developers have been forced to get creative to repurpose these spaces.
Kieran Ryan
December 16, 2024 2:08 PM
Markets
CEO protection takes center stage
The killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO has spurred companies to increase security for senior executives.
Kieran Ryan
December 16, 2024 2:06 PM
Trends
Chicken Craze Fuels Fast Food
Fast food chains see chicken as a way to bolster profits and simplify operations.
Kieran Ryan
December 16, 2024 2:04 PM
Tech
Google’s core business is under siege
Users bypass Google, opting to start their search elsewhere.
Kieran Ryan
December 8, 2024 10:16 PM
Personal Finance
How a stronger U.S. dollar impacts you
The U.S. dollar has surged since Trump’s win, trading at its highest level in two years. Here’s what it means for you.
Kieran Ryan
December 8, 2024 10:14 PM
Tech
Uber expands into AI data labeling
Uber makes additional jobs available for its 7 million monthly supply of drivers and couriers.
Kieran Ryan
December 8, 2024 10:12 PM
Trends
Food Delivery Trends
Consumers still value convenience, at least when it comes to food delivery.
Kieran Ryan
December 8, 2024 10:11 PM
Tech
Google Maps tackles information discovery
Users can now search for specific spots based on descriptive queries like “things to do with friends at night.”
Kieran Ryan
December 8, 2024 10:09 PM
Strategy
Cava’s momentum continues
Cava’s focus on hospitality has helped insulate the brand amid a challenging environment.
Kieran Ryan
December 8, 2024 10:07 PM
Tech
Instacart’s Technology Business
Instacart flexes its software muscles as it looks to digitize 87% of the grocery industry, which is still offline.
Kieran Ryan
December 8, 2024 10:05 PM
Markets
Netflix’s stock gets price-target hikes
Netflix’s breakthrough in live events is expected to help them add to their global subscriber base.
Kieran Ryan
December 8, 2024 10:04 PM
Markets
China’s Retaliation Tool Kit
A look at how China could retaliate against U.S. tariffs and which U.S. sectors would be most impacted.
Kieran Ryan
December 8, 2024 10:02 PM
Markets
Can Trump undo the TikTok ban?
TikTok contributes $24 billion to the U.S. GDP and 224,000 American jobs.
Kieran Ryan
December 8, 2024 10:00 PM
Strategy
How Jane Street gained an edge in China
Jane Street invested in a startup that has amassed a wealth of real-time data on China’s economy by financing small businesses.
Kieran Ryan
December 8, 2024 9:59 PM
Markets
How tariffs will impact grocery prices
Here’s where shoppers can expect price increases at the grocery store.
Kieran Ryan
December 8, 2024 9:57 PM
Markets
Buffett’s Berkshire buys stakes in Domino’s and Pool Corp.
Purchases come as Berkshire reduces its stake in Apple and Bank of America.
Kieran Ryan
December 8, 2024 9:55 PM
Markets
With Trump in, dealmaking is back
A Trump presidency is expected to unlock M&A activity; pharmaceuticals appear poised for a significant resurgence.
Kieran Ryan
December 8, 2024 9:54 PM
Trends
Pet parents trade down
Treat sales face several headwinds, including pet parents returning to the office and cutting out discretionary spending.
Kieran Ryan
December 8, 2024 9:51 PM
Strategy
U.S. retailers scramble to shift production out of China
As Trump’s tariffs loom, companies are weighing shifting their production out of China versus hiking customer prices.
Kieran Ryan
December 8, 2024 9:49 PM
Markets
Crypto undefeated in 48 races so far
The crypto industry spent $135 million on the election. It paid off.
Kieran Ryan
November 30, 2024 7:06 PM
Strategy
Barnes & Noble is “experiencing strong sales”
Amazon almost put them out of business; now they are copying the indie bookstore model to claw their way back to the top.
Kieran Ryan
November 30, 2024 7:04 PM
Markets
Goldman Sachs slashes European growth forecasts
How a Trump presidency could impact the European auto, defense, and clean energy sectors.
Kieran Ryan
November 10, 2024 9:30 PM
Tech
AI demand is starting to drive cloud spending
Growth indicators look strong, but questions remain about whether increasing capital expenditures for AI services will be recouped efficiently.
Kieran Ryan
November 10, 2024 9:24 PM
Markets
Starbucks could get dragged into discounting in the U.S.
Luckin blew past Starbucks in China; now it’s coming to the U.S.
Kieran Ryan
November 10, 2024 9:22 PM
Tech
Prediction markets fuel American’s appetite for speculation
Supporters say the platforms are better at predicting the election than polls, but they also seem to have several potential flaws.
Kieran Ryan
November 10, 2024 9:21 PM
Markets
Berkshire unloads more Apple shares
Steep market prices have contributed to Buffett’s reservations.
Kieran Ryan
November 10, 2024 9:18 PM
The ROI of robo-parking
Robo-parking is a growing trend in luxury real estate.
Kieran Ryan
November 10, 2024 9:17 PM
Markets
Florida’s housing market is flirting with disaster
High prices, high mortgage rates, and high insurance have completely collapsed the market.
Kieran Ryan
November 10, 2024 9:15 PM
Tech
AI on Wall Street
One place AI is seeing excellent market penetration is financial services.
Kieran Ryan
November 10, 2024 9:13 PM
Trends
The celebrity beverage business is booming
Celebrities, from Blake Lively to Michelle Obama, are piling into the soda business.
Kieran Ryan
November 10, 2024 9:10 PM
Strategy
How Chuck E. Cheese remade itself
Chuck E. Cheese’s revival shows the power of adapting to the needs of the modern family.
Kieran Ryan
November 10, 2024 9:08 PM
Trends
Holiday Retail Trends
Nike, Chanel, and American Eagle ranked high on the Consumer Sentiment Index.
Kieran Ryan
November 10, 2024 9:06 PM
Markets
Boeing’s crisis deepens
33,000 Boeing machinists voted against a new labor deal.
Kieran Ryan
November 10, 2024 9:04 PM
Strategy
How the NFL plans to grow
The sports league is chasing a new audience to build on its explosive ratings.
Kieran Ryan
November 10, 2024 8:52 PM
Tech
Consulting firm GenAI bookings skyrocket
Consulting firms have quietly become one of the big winners of the AI boom.
Kieran Ryan
November 10, 2024 8:49 PM
Tech
AI’s $4Bn Fraud Bust
AI solves crimes, saves billions, and makes even the feds look tech-savvy.
Kieran Ryan
November 10, 2024 8:46 PM
Strategy
Pharmacy Deserts
As pharmacy deserts grow, digital-first pharmacies like Amazon offer a solution to care gaps.
Kieran Ryan
October 27, 2024 4:27 PM
Markets
BMW, VW, and Mercedes falter in China
Chinese carmakers are beating them on technology.
Kieran Ryan
October 27, 2024 4:25 PM
Markets
A second Sphere is coming to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s DCT will fund the construction and pay the Sphere a franchise fee.
Kieran Ryan
October 27, 2024 4:22 PM
Markets
Private equity profits from natural disaster clean-up
The disaster-restoration industry is forecasted to grow from $70Bn this year to $92Bn by 2029.
Kieran Ryan
October 27, 2024 4:20 PM
Markets
America needs more home care workers
The elderly caregiving crisis is an economic problem.
Kieran Ryan
October 27, 2024 4:18 PM
Strategy
IKEA’s next phase of growth
How the furniture giant plans to keep growing.
Kieran Ryan
October 13, 2024 7:09 PM
Markets
Who wins from return-to-office mandates?
Starbucks and coffee chains could see a sales bump from the return-to-office mandates.
Kieran Ryan
October 13, 2024 7:07 PM
Trends
The ‘curse’ of the Michelin star
40% of restaurants awarded Michelin stars in 2005-14 had closed by the end of 2019.
Kieran Ryan
October 13, 2024 7:06 PM
Trends
“Snackification”
Americans want smaller portions for a lower price.
Kieran Ryan
October 13, 2024 7:04 PM
Strategy
Why Macy’s is moving into strip malls
Annual visits to strip malls were up 18% in 2023 compared to before the pandemic.
Kieran Ryan
October 13, 2024 3:59 PM
Markets
Weight-loss drug leaders engage in pricing war
Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk are slashing prices to encourage more health plans to cover the medicine.
Kieran Ryan
October 6, 2024 5:26 PM
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