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Seattle Starbucks location unanimously votes in favor of unionizing, a first in the company’s hometown
Starbucks Barista Gianna Reeve, part of the organizing committee in Buffalo, New York, speaks in support of workers at Seattle Starbucks locations that announced plans to unionize, during a rally at Cal Anderson Park in Seattle, Washington on January 25, 2022. Jason Redmond | AFP | Getty Images Starbucks baristas at a Seattle location on […]
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Nike sees signs of recovery in China, which could be a good omen for other retailers
An employee works next to shoes on display inside the flagship store of sporting-goods giant Nike in Shanghai on March 16, 2017. Johannes Eisele | AFP | Getty Images Glimmers of hope for Nike in China could be good news for other retailers with big business in the region, as companies contend with a prolonged […]
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Investing Club: Goldman Sachs cut its earnings estimates on Ford — here’s what we think
We’re keeping our 1 rating on Ford shares, despite Goldman Sachs cutting its EPS targets for 2022 and lowering its price target. Source
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Formula 1’s first race of the 2022 season was ESPN’s most-viewed since 1995
Formula One F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 20, 2022 General view during the race. Thaier Al-sudani | Reuters Formula 1’s 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix lured more than 1 million U.S. viewers for Sunday’s season-opener —making it the most-viewed F1 race on ESPN since 1995. ESPN said the […]
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Vikings owner Mark Wilf went to the Poland-Ukraine border to help refugees – here’s what he saw
With the NFL’s annual meetings set for this weekend, Minnesota Vikings co-owner Mark Wilf has more on his mind than just football. Last week, he brought a humanitarian group to the Poland-Ukraine board to help with relief efforts as Ukrainian refugees flee Russia’s invasion. The trip was carried out under the Jewish Federations of North […]
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Inflation is spiking the cost of pet parenthood yet owners are still splurging on care
Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images Pet parenthood is getting more expensive, but many owners are still willing to splurge, according to a report from Rover, an online pet marketplace. Rising costs and inflation are a growing concern for Americans, affecting everyday expenses like groceries, gasoline and housing. Pet parents are also feeling the […]
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Stocks like ConocoPhillips and Wells Fargo should be the big winners as rates rise, history shows
As bond yields surge to multi-year highs, a CNBC Pro screen surfaces companies that outperformed during similar increases in the past. Source
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Rocket builder Firefly aiming for second launch attempt in May, raises $75 million
The company’s inaugural Alpha rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on Sept. 2, 2021. Firefly Aerospace WASHINGTON – Firefly Aerospace aims to make its second attempt to reach orbit with its Alpha rocket in the coming weeks, having received government approval to resume launch operations after a controversial investor sold his stake. […]
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The NFL will now let teams seek limited blockchain sponsorships, but cryptocurrency promotion remains banned
A football with the NFL logo Jacob Kupferman | Getty Images The National Football League, in a memo issued Tuesday, granted teams limited permission to seek blockchain sponsorships, a partial reversal from late last summer, as the technology grows in popularity among the organization’s fans and athletes. The league said it made the decision to […]
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Retail investors just posted the longest streak of buying bank stocks since 2008, BofA says
Analysts cited the “surprising positive flow signal” as support for a broader thesis that investors should plow funds into banks and other financial players. Source
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