Henry Paulson has blunt message on potential Treasury market shock
The man who managed the 2008 financial crisis says the next one could be harder to stop. And he wants a plan ready before it starts. Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson appeared on Bloomberg Television’s Wall Street Week with David Westin on April 16, urging U.S. authorities to prepare a …
Read MoreCostco’s key edge sets it apart from Walmart, Target, Kroger
Costco’s treasure hunt model drives membership during strong economic times, but the chain’s low prices push people toward the warehouse club during more challenging times. “We think the company continues to deliver compelling value, quality, and newness,” UBS analysts wrote after the …
Read MoreAmazon’s 3-piece wicker bistro set that’s ‘perfect for small spaces’ is just $75
“Elegant and perfect for small spaces.”
Read MoreS&P Global resets Nike’s stock forecast
Nike (NKE) is in the middle of a reset, but investors are starting to question how long it will take to work. The brand still has global scale, strong partnerships, and a clear strategy. What’s missing right now is proof that those efforts are translating into real demand and sustainable profits. …
Read MoreThe looming reason your flight might get canceled
While oil prices fell sharply on Friday amid Trump’s false claim that Iran had reopened the Strait of Hormuz, they remain at record highs over the war in Iran and are expected to continue to fluctuate — by Apr. 18, the passage was once again under blockade as Iranian leadership disputed the claim …
Read MoreBank of America revamps AMD stock price target
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has gained about 42% in the past month, according to Yahoo Finance at the time of writing, Friday afternoon, April 17. Meanwhile, the SPDR S&P 500 index (SPY) is up slightly less than 6% in the same period. AMD is outpacing the S&P 500 by more than 35%. That is …
Read MoreA major retailer scales back after expansion misstep
A significant shift is underway at a major fragrance-driven retailer, signaling a broader rethink of how far a brand can stretch beyond its core identity. After experimenting with new products to capture more of consumers’ daily routines, the company is now reassessing whether each category truly …
Read MoreWhy Amazon’s $160 Citizen Eco-Drive watch should be your first luxury timepiece
It’s a great choice for entry-level collectors and beyond.
Read MoreTrump taps Texas’ top public health official as CDC chief medical officer
Jennifer Shuford, an infectious disease physician who oversaw the country’s largest measles outbreak in 30 years, is among a slate of CDC nominations with no apparent ties to the anti-vaccine movement.
Read MoreActual factory output is up sharply and may be picking up speed, even though factory jobs have slid steadily. Credit the most basic economic force of all: demand, writes @greg_ip
Actual factory output is up sharply and may be picking up speed, even though factory jobs have slid steadily. Credit the most basic economic force of all: demand.
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