Pier 1 will close up to 450 stores
Pier 1 Imports will close nearly half of its stores and is reportedly nearing a bankruptcy filing. The home goods retailer has been struggling for…
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NFL’s Wild Card weekend brings in biggest viewership in 4 years
Upsets and overtimes led to the best viewership for the NFL’s Wild Card weekend in four years. The league’s Wild Card playoff weekend…
Continue Reading It is patriotic to question America’s leaders in wartime
The showdown between the US and Iran is precisely the time when credibility is needed the most — and President Trump doesn’t have it.…
Continue Reading Krispy Kreme is rolling out a mini version of their classic doughnuts
Krispy Kreme just rolled out a big product that comes in a small package. The doughnut maker has added mini doughnuts to its permanent menu to help…
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Chevron pulls oil workers from Iraq
Chevron has evacuated all of its American oil workers from Iraq following last week’s US airstrike in Baghdad. Chevron, America’s No. 2…
Continue Reading Trump’s Iraq threats could backfire on oil and gas prices
Political and economic realities could make it difficult for President Donald Trump to carry out his threat to punish Iraq with bruising sanctions if…
Continue Reading Kansas City-based Hallmark Cards Inc. plans to cut nearly 400 jobs
Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) — A shake-up at Kansas City-based Hallmark Cards, Inc.…
Continue Reading Sports Illustrated staffers announce intention to unionize
Sports Illustrated staffers announced their intention to unionize on Monday, seeking better workplace protections amid turmoil at the legacy brand.…
Continue Reading SmileDirectClub signs exclusive deal to sell dental care at Walmart
SmileDirectClub was one of the worst-performing IPOs of 2019. But the stock surged Monday after the company announced an exclusive deal with Walmart.…
Continue Reading Uber wants to sell you bus tickets on your next trip to Vegas
Uber just took one more step toward becoming a one-stop shop for all our transportation needs. Uber users in Las Vegas can now buy bus tickets using…
Continue Reading One of America’s oldest and largest milk producers files for bankruptcy
Borden Dairy Co., one of America’s oldest and largest dairy companies, on Monday became the second major milk producer to file for bankruptcy…
Continue Reading What the Iran tensions with the United States mean for gas prices
Oil prices have jumped higher after a US strike killed Qasem Soleimani, a top Iranian commander, raising tensions in the Middle East. But gasoline…
Continue Reading Aldi’s UK holiday sales top £1 billion for the first time
Aldi’s holiday sales in the United Kingdom topped £1 billion ($1.3 billion) for the first time in 2019, after the discount retailer added…
Continue Reading New lithium-sulfur battery could charge your phone for five days, researchers say
Australian researchers claim they have developed a battery that can keep a smartphone charged for five days or power an electric car for 1,000…
Continue Reading Robot kitties and smart trash cans are getting buzz at CES 2020
On the eve of the world’s largest consumer technology show in Las Vegas, reporters roamed a giant conference center full of booths featuring…
Continue Reading How Millennials can invest with elite money managers — without breaking the bank
Robinhood brought free trading to the masses. Betterment and Wealthfront automated financial advice for millions. Now, Round is seeking to level the…
Continue Reading 4 tech companies are worth about $1 trillion. Here’s the best long term bet
Apple and Microsoft are each worth more than $1 trillion. Google’s parent company, Alphabet, and Amazon are nearing that level as well. Google…
Continue Reading Saudi Aramco has lost $200 billion in value since its post-IPO peak. Iran fears aren’t helping
Saudi Aramco shares have slumped to their lowest level since the state oil giant’s record-breaking stock market debut, as investors brace for…
Continue Reading Is your Lamborghini too cold? Just ask Alexa to heat it up
Sometimes you’re driving your Lamborghini and the seat’s a little too cold. You could press the seat heater button, but you’d have…
Continue Reading ‘Alexa, pay for gas.’ Exxon and Amazon team up at the pump
Drivers can already ask Amazon’s Alexa to turn off the lights at home, buy movie tickets and dish out restaurant recommendations. Soon, drivers…
Continue Reading US-Iran tensions send gold to its highest level in nearly 7 years
A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. Global…
Continue Reading Do you smoke? Then you can’t get hired at U-Haul in these states
U-Haul said it will stop hiring people who use nicotine in the 21 states where companies are allowed to consider tobacco use when making hiring…
Continue Reading The Malaysian banker at the heart of the 1MDB scandal says he was just an ‘intermediary’
The alleged mastermind of a multibillion dollar corruption scandal that rocked Malaysia and Goldman Sachs has broken his silence to claim that he is…
Continue Reading Carlos Ghosn is now free to speak out. Japan’s reputation could suffer
Following his escape to Lebanon, former auto titan Carlos Ghosn is now free to tell his story about Japanese justice and his ouster from Nissan. His…
Continue Reading The future of Samsung TVs? One that rotates to play vertical videos
From rollable TVs to those that double as artwork on walls, TV manufacturers have reached far into their bags of tricks over the years to impress…
Continue Reading Crude oil tops $70 as US-Iran tensions escalate
Oil prices continued to rise Monday as tensions escalate between the United States and Iran. Futures for Brent crude, the global benchmark, gained…
Continue Reading Boeing has uncovered another potential design flaw with the 737 Max
Hundreds of 737 Max jets are sitting, grounded, as Boeing awaits approval from aviation regulators for the troubled plane to return to flight. But…
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Oreo has two new flavors for the new year: Caramel Coconut and Chocolate Marshmallow
O-R-E-Oh wow. The classic chocolate sandwich cookie is out with two new flavors to kick off the new year, and they look scrumptious. Caramel Coconut…
Continue Reading Rush Limbaugh renews radio show contract in a ‘long-term’ deal
“The Rush Limbaugh Show” will continue well into the new decade. Limbaugh, whose contract was due to expire later this year, has renewed…
Continue Reading Fox’s Tucker Carlson breaks with colleagues and criticizes Trump’s strike on Iranian general
On Friday afternoon President Trump praised Tucker Carlson along with other conservative Fox News stars. “We have great people,” Trump…
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