A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction halting the proposed $24.6 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons, citing concerns that the deal could reduce competition, raise prices, and negatively …
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AT&T has confirmed a significant data breach that exposed call and text log metadata of nearly all its wireless customers, intensifying concerns over data security and consumer privacy. The breach, …
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Google has reached a $250 million settlement with major news publishers, sidestepping potential legislation that would have required the company to compensate media outlets for displaying their content. The agreement, …
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In a shift from its aggressive rate-hiking strategy of the past two years, Federal Reserve officials are signaling the possibility of interest rate cuts in the coming months. With inflation …
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a nationwide ban on fake online reviews, introducing one of the most comprehensive crackdowns on deceptive marketing practices in recent years. Under the …
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In a historic ruling, a federal judge has determined that Google unlawfully maintained its monopoly in the online search market, marking a major victory for the U.S. Department of Justice …
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The U.S. labor market added 142,000 jobs in August, falling short of economists’ expectations of 161,000, signaling a potential slowdown in hiring. While the unemployment rate edged down to 4.2%, …
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Ford Motor Company has canceled plans for a large electric SUV, citing weaker-than-expected demand and shifting market conditions. The decision marks a strategic recalibration of the automaker’s electric vehicle (EV) …
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Estée Lauder has reported a 2% decline in sales, citing weaker-than-expected demand in China as a key factor affecting its performance. The beauty conglomerate also saw lower pre-tax profits, raising …
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Several major U.S. companies, including Uber, Salesforce, PepsiCo, and Goldman Sachs, are scaling back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in response to growing political and legal pressures. This …