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Tom Rutledge, who turned Charter into a cable powerhouse, to step down as CEO
Chairman and CEO of Charter Communications Tom Rutledge speaks at The New York Times DealBook Conference at Jazz at Lincoln Center on November 10, 2016 in New York City. Bryan Bedder | The New York Times | Getty Images Charter Communications Chief Executive Tom Rutledge will step down on Dec. 1 after a decade at […]
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FedEx’s bleak warning could reflect global economy − and company’s own shortcomings
A FedEx worker makes a delivery on September 16, 2022 in Miami Beach, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images FedEx warned of weakening global shipping demand in a preliminary earnings report last week, leaving the market scrambling to determine whether the problems reflect internal company shortcomings or a broader economic diagnosis. CEO Raj Subramaniam pointed to […]
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Walmart plans to hire 40,000 workers for the holiday season
A Walmart worker organizes products for Christmas season at a Walmart store in Teterboro, New Jersey. Eduardo Munoz | Reuters Walmart announced Wednesday that it will be hiring 40,000 seasonal and full-time associates as the holiday season approaches. The company says it is hiring for a variety of positions, including seasonal store associates, customer service […]
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Wednesday
Trader on the floor of the NYSE, Sept. 20, 2022. Source: NYSE Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Decision day Investors are bracing for the Federal Reserve’s rate announcement Wednesday. A three-quarter-point increase in the benchmark rate is baked in, but markets are seeking more […]
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Goldman upgrades Estee Lauder, says investors are underappreciating path to ‘robust’ sales growth
It’s time to load up on Estee Lauder shares, according to Goldman Sachs. Analyst Jason English upgraded the cosmetic company to buy from neutral, saying it is a stronger company emerging from the pandemic with a “pathway for robust sales growth acceleration.” The analyst also hiked his price target on the stock to $303 per […]
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Germany nationalizes energy giant Uniper as Russia squeezes gas supplies
Uniper has received billions in financial aid from the German government as a result of surging gas and electric prices following Russia’s war in Ukraine. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images The German government on Wednesday agreed to the nationalization of utility Uniper as it strives to keep the industry afloat in the […]
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Big business likes to trumpet ESG credentials. But a ‘greenwashing’ reckoning could be on the horizon
As the 2020s progress, discussions about climate change, the environment and issues related to equality and diversity are at the forefront of many people’s minds. The corporate world is no exception, with banks, energy producers and a host of other major businesses keen to trumpet their sustainability credentials through advertisements, pledges, social media campaigns and […]
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Want to play the EV sector? This lithium stock has jumped over 40% this year — and analysts say it could soar 70% more
Interest in battery stocks is starting to pick up once again, after a tough year so far. The Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF is down around 12% year-to-date, as growth stocks got battered in the higher-interest-rates-for-longer investing environment. However, the ETF’s fortunes could be turning; it’s gained 2.7% over the last three months. […]
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Cramer’s lightning round: Coinbase is not a buy
Certara Inc: “They’re not bad. They actually don’t lose money. … I think it’s a great spec, and I usually don’t say that.” Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd: “It’s a nice spec on the idea that Covid is going to be beaten, but I do not like the gambling group because man, it’s been a […]
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Johnson & Johnson CEO touts ‘smart’ data approach to medicine breakthroughs at new research center
Johnson & Johnson is honing in on finding new solutions to advance health care treatments, CEO Joaquin Duato told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday. The “Mad Money” host sat down with the chief executive on Tuesday at the opening of the company’s new research and development center in San Francisco. Duato, who became CEO in […]
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