Businesses See Political Advocacy As a No-Win Situation Companies who embrace political agendas to please some of their employees or customers risk alienating others. Reason · Feb 17, 2023
US jobless claims pick up for the first time in six weeks Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose for the first time in six weeks but remained historically low, underscoring the resilience of the job market despite mounting economic uncertainty. Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023
The CEO contradiction: Corporate leaders are afraid of a recession but nearly 70% plan to hire more people this year While most CEOs are preparing for a recession, they’re also hoarding talent. “Employees may be able to breathe a sigh of relief,” says Dana Peterson, the Conference Board’s chief economist. Fortune · Feb 7, 2023
Shareholder activism's rise comes with more failures Experts say it's not a sign of an ESG backlash. Fortune · Feb 6, 2023
US consumer confidence lags as 2023 gets under way American consumers are kicking off 2023 slightly less confident than they were at the end of last year as inflation and a potential recession continue to weigh on them The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023
Is a US Recession Near? Making the Call Is Trickier Than Ever Traditional economic indicators can’t predict the timing of a downturn, but newer forecasting methods are untested. Businessweek · Jan 25, 2023
3 Hyper-Growth Stocks to Buy for Big Gains With recent economic data showing promise, the chances of a soft landing for the economy are increasing. Hence, it could be wise to invest in fundamentally sound stocks CVS Health (CVS), Ooma (OOMA), and Neurocrine Biosciences (NBIX), which possess solid growth attributes. Read on…. StockNews.com · Dec 28, 2022
With inflation high, US consumer confidence down for second month November’s figure is the lowest since July and indicates that Americans are taking a more gloomy view of the economy. Al Jazeera · Nov 29, 2022
Overwhelming majority of workers are actually putting in the effort People say they're working just as hard, if not harder. Axios · Oct 20, 2022
It's almost impossible to find a CEO who isn't bracing for a recession Nearly all the chief executives in a new survey — 98% — say they're getting their ducks in a row for an impending economic downturn in the United States. WEKU · Oct 14, 2022
Nasdaq Drops 200 Points; American Woodmark Shares Spike Higher U.S. stocks extended losses toward the end of trading, with the Nasdaq Composite dropping around 200 points on Tuesday Benzinga · Aug 30, 2022
2 Safe Stocks to Load up on Right Now The stock market has remained under tremendous pressure since the beginning of 2022 due to ongoing macroeconomic issues. The Fed’s monetary policy tightening and a slowing economy are raising recession fears among investors. Amid such a volatile environment, investors should consider adding safe stocks KT Corporation (KT) and Bridgestone (BRDCY)… StockNews.com · Aug 25, 2022
US economy flashes signals of hope and concern in mixed data WASHINGTON — Data this week generated a mixed report card of the U.S. economy, showing both resilience in the face of high inflation and signs of troubles ahead. Tribune News Service · Aug 20, 2022
3 Overrated Stocks to Avoid This Fall Though inflation has declined slightly from the multi-decade high level, the Federal Reserve’s intention to keep raising interest rates until price increases return to its target level could keep the stock market under pressure in the near term. Therefore, we think it could be wise to avoid fundamentally weak stocks… StockNews.com · Aug 19, 2022
Tribune News Service · Jul 21, 2022 Most US businesses don’t want to make a public statement about abortion When Russia invaded Ukraine, many businesses were quick to make statements and take action. And there were plenty of companies that made similar stands on COVID-19 vaccinations and racial equality. But a new report has found that when it comes to abortion, most companies are staying out of the debate.
Axios · Jul 20, 2022 1 in 10 companies took a public stance on abortion after Dobbs, survey finds Businesses increasingly take stands on social issues, but abortion so far has proven too controversial.
Tribune News Service · Jun 30, 2022 Economists sour on US outlook after spending stumbles An influx of data showing softer consumer spending, sagging sentiment and subdued manufacturing suggest a U.S. economy with a more fragile foundation, prompting several forecasters to lower their estimates for growth.
Chicago Tribune · Jun 16, 2022 Meta opens Chicago office after more than two years of pandemic delays. Is it already obsolete? When Meta, the social media giant formerly known as Facebook, hosted the grand opening for its headquarters in Chicago's Fulton Market district last week, it was a celebration delayed more than two years by the pandemic.
Reason · Mar 30, 2022 He Disarmed a Gun-Wielding Menace in a San Jose Taqueria. Then the Cops Shot Him. Plus: Russia update, literary censorship, myths about American workers, and more...
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022 US consumers still confident, but outlook not as rosy U.S. consumer confidence bounced back in March and remains high, though consumers’ short-term outlook is not quite as rosy