Why ‘The Simpsons’ matters to Disney+
30 years ago, Bart Simpson and his alter-ego “El Barto” were everywhere: On TV, of course, but also magazine covers and t-shirts, and in…
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Bitcoin hits a speed bump, reaches lowest level in six months
It wasn’t long ago that bitcoin looked like it was making a comeback. Recently, however, it has hit a speed bump. Bitcoin’s price came…
Continue Reading Solar, wind and hydro power could soon surpass coal
Coal, long the king of America’s electric grid, will soon get toppled by renewable energy. Solar and wind power are growing so rapidly that for…
Continue Reading Dick’s shares soar 18% on strong sales
Shares of Dick’s Sporting Goods soared 18% in early trading after the company reported strong earnings and raised its guidance for the third…
Continue Reading ‘Everybody’s nightmare come true’: Bloomberg reporters grapple with covering Bloomberg campaign
A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Michael Bloomberg…
Continue Reading Huawei CEO: We can still be No.1 without Google
Huawei CEO and founder Ren Zhengfei believes his company can still become the world’s top smartphone brand, even if it remains cut off from…
Continue Reading Audi cuts 7,500 jobs to free up money for electric cars
Audi is reducing its workforce by 7,500, the latest example of dramatic changes roiling the global autos industry. The German premium car brand…
Continue Reading Best Buy is ready for Black Friday
Only a handful of old-school retailers are thriving in the face of Amazon today. Best Buy continues to be one of those companies and is set for a…
Continue Reading Groceries and glutes: Supermarkets add boutique gyms and yoga classes
Supermarkets are trying to entice shoppers with more than just food. Hy-Vee is teaming up with high-intensity training gym OrangeTheory to build…
Continue Reading Groceries and glutes: Supermarkets add boutique gyms and yoga classes
Supermarkets are trying to entice shoppers with more than just food. Hy-Vee is teaming up with high-intensity training gym OrangeTheory to build…
Continue Reading A.C. Moore is closing all of its stores
A.C. Moore, an arts and crafts retailer, is closing its doors and joining the growing graveyard of dead retail brands. The 34-year-old company…
Continue Reading Bernard Arnault could surpass Jeff Bezos to become the world’s richest person
Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates can clearly afford a lot of leather wallets from Louis Vuitton and little blue boxes from Tiffany. But the world’s…
Continue Reading Black Friday deals in the UK are rarely genuine bargains – report
What if the best deals aren’t actually on Black Friday? A survey of 83 products for sale during the shopping bonanza last year in the United…
Continue Reading Top bank CEO in Australia steps down over money laundering scandal
Two top executives at Westpac, one of Australia’s biggest banks, are out after the company was hit with extensive claims that it had…
Continue Reading World trade contracts as US-China trade war drags on
Happy Tuesday. A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right…
Continue Reading How to beat the market: Pick the worst stocks that may do a U-turn
If the Dogs-of-the-Dow and buy-the-dip investing strategies had a baby, it would probably look a lot like a relatively new ETF that places bets on…
Continue Reading Cinema chain defends pulling gang film ‘Blue Story’ from UK theaters
A UK cinema chain is defending its decision to pull gang-warfare film “Blue Story” from theaters, hitting back at accusations of bias and…
Continue Reading Alibaba stock comes out with a bang in Hong Kong debut
Alibaba’s stock popped nearly 7% in its Hong Kong debut — a strong showing for one of China’s most prominent tech companies. Shares of…
Continue Reading Japan is losing the tech race. One AI startup is hoping to change that
A robot that can find the laundry even if you’ve moved it could give Japan’s startup scene a much-needed shot in the arm. Preferred…
Continue Reading Republican leaders are avoiding TV interviews as impeachment looms
In the months ahead, the Republican leaders of the Senate will likely determine the fate of the Trump presidency. But good luck getting them to talk…
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El Pasoan elected 75th president of Texas Association of Builders
EL PASO, Texas — Randy Bowling, the owner of Tropicana Homes and its affiliates, has become the fifth El Pasoan to be elected president of the Texas…
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Tips to stay safe during Black Friday, busiest shopping day of the year
EL PASO, Texas — Many in the Borderland see Black Friday as a chance to score some major deals on most everything on their Christmas list. A big…
Continue Reading Google fired four employees over alleged data-security issues
Tensions continue to rise between Google and its employees. The latest development occurred Monday when Google sent an email to all staff members…
Continue Reading China just signaled that it could reform its IP laws. That’s good for trade talks
China has unveiled new guidelines about the protection of intellectual property, a move that could mark a big step toward appeasing the United…
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Whataburger spending $200,000 this year to replace 1 million stolen table tents
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — It seems Whataburger restaurant locations are constantly ordering new table tents because the items continue to be so popular…
Continue Reading Yuengling Brewery Workers Assemble Care Packages for Operation Gratitude
Click here for updates on this story POTTSVILLE, Pa (WNEP) — Employees at America’s oldest brewery took time out of…
Continue Reading EBay is selling off StubHub in a $4 billion deal
EBay is selling its StubHub ticketing businesses to Viagogo, a European rival, in a $4 billion deal. The two companies announced the all-cash deal…
Continue Reading Apple abruptly cancels premiere of ‘The Banker’ movie starring Samuel L. Jackson
Apple has abruptly canceled the Los Angeles premiere of “The Banker,” a debut movie from the tech company that signaled its ambition to…
Continue Reading Ryan Reynolds purchases an ownership stake in Mint Mobile
Actor Ryan Reynolds is diversifying his portfolio with the purchase of an ownership stake in mobile wireless provider Mint Mobile. The company was…
Continue Reading Carl Icahn wants to fire Occidental’s entire board of directors
Carl Icahn is escalating his war with Occidental Petroleum. The legendary investor now wants to replace Occidental’s entire 10-person board of…
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