US beer sales dip to lowest level in 24 years – and Bud Light fallout wasn't the only factor
It was a tough year for beer in America with other big brands also driving sales declines. Here are some of the factors beyond Bud Light’s controversy that have impacted the industry.
It was a tough year for beer in America with other big brands also driving sales declines. Here are some of the factors beyond Bud Light’s controversy that have impacted the industry.
X now worth 71% less than when Elon Musk bought it, Fidelity estimates
Fidelity was part of the investment group that helped Elon Musk take over Twitter in late 2022.
Fidelity was part of the investment group that helped Elon Musk take over Twitter in late 2022.
SmileDirectClub ends operations, halts treatments after filing bankruptcy
SmileDirectClub filed for bankruptcy protection while reporting nearly $900 million in debt. The company is shutting down its operations after being unable to secure funding to keep it afloat, leaving customers with many questions and very few answers.
SmileDirectClub filed for bankruptcy protection while reporting nearly $900 million in debt. The company is shutting down its operations after being unable to secure funding to keep it afloat, leaving customers with many questions and very few answers.
UK vinyl sales surge to highest level since 1990, thanks to Taylor Swift, others
Vinyl sales surged in 2023, thanks to releases from artists like Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Lana Del Rey, and more.
Vinyl sales surged in 2023, thanks to releases from artists like Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Lana Del Rey, and more.
Need a 2024 side hustle? Here are the most in-demand, according to Fiverr
Picking up a second job to make ends meet or achieve financial goals has become more common as high inflation continues to take a toll on Americans.
Picking up a second job to make ends meet or achieve financial goals has become more common as high inflation continues to take a toll on Americans.
Social media companies earned $11 billion in ad revenue from minors, Harvard study shows
Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.
Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.
New IRS tax brackets take effect in 2024, meaning your paycheck could be bigger next year
The IRS adjusted the income limits for the different tax brackets in the 2024 tax year as still-high inflation continues to squeeze Americans financially.
The IRS adjusted the income limits for the different tax brackets in the 2024 tax year as still-high inflation continues to squeeze Americans financially.
'Career cushioning,' latest workplace trend, has employees trying to protect themselves heading into 2024
A workplace trend known as "career cushioning" has employees setting up Plan B initiatives — so that if they're downsized by their companies, they're prepared for it. Here's what to know.
A workplace trend known as "career cushioning" has employees setting up Plan B initiatives — so that if they're downsized by their companies, they're prepared for it. Here's what to know.
Gen X advised to ‘stop spending’ due to largest retirement savings wealth gap of any generation
Economist argues less spending equals a 'milder’ recession.
Economist argues less spending equals a 'milder’ recession.
Running for a bonus: Company gives larger cash rewards if workers can run 2 miles a day
The Chinese paper company swapped its year-end bonuses for monthly, exercise-based cash rewards, telling a state-owned newspaper how “a company can last long when its employees are healthy."
The Chinese paper company swapped its year-end bonuses for monthly, exercise-based cash rewards, telling a state-owned newspaper how “a company can last long when its employees are healthy."
Costco sold $100 million in gold bars last quarter
CFO Richard Galanti said in September that the gold bars are 'typically gone within a few hours.'
CFO Richard Galanti said in September that the gold bars are 'typically gone within a few hours.'
Kroger-Albertsons merger: FTC pushes back decision on possible $25 billion deal
The FTC typically makes a decision on merger issues like this within 30 days, but it appears we will have to wait until January to see if Kroger can merge with Albertsons.
The FTC typically makes a decision on merger issues like this within 30 days, but it appears we will have to wait until January to see if Kroger can merge with Albertsons.
Are annual reviews going away? What this means for the workforce
The U.S. job market remains strong, and more employers are looking for ways to give feedback and constructive criticism without doing a full-blown annual performance evaluation.
The U.S. job market remains strong, and more employers are looking for ways to give feedback and constructive criticism without doing a full-blown annual performance evaluation.
SmileDirectClub shuts down 'effective immediately,' leaving customers in limbo
SmileDirectClub announced the closure on its website after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.
SmileDirectClub announced the closure on its website after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.
Retail group pulls back on claim organized retail crime accounts for nearly half of inventory loss
It’s unclear how much money retailers broadly are losing due to organized retail crime — or if the problem has substantially increased.
It’s unclear how much money retailers broadly are losing due to organized retail crime — or if the problem has substantially increased.
Americans need extra $11K to afford same standard of living in 2021, Republican analysis finds
A new analysis has revealed how much more money Americans need now to meet the cost of living standards seen in 2021– prior to a rise in inflation.
A new analysis has revealed how much more money Americans need now to meet the cost of living standards seen in 2021– prior to a rise in inflation.
McDonald’s brings back adult Happy Meals with nostalgic McNugget Buddies
After more than 25 years, McDonald’s is bringing back a nostalgic Happy Meal toy that many kids loved in the late ‘80s and ‘90s.
After more than 25 years, McDonald’s is bringing back a nostalgic Happy Meal toy that many kids loved in the late ‘80s and ‘90s.
Spotify to cut 17% of workforce in third round of layoffs this year
“We now find ourselves in a very different environment," Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said. "And despite our efforts to reduce costs this past year, our cost structure for where we need to be is still too big."
“We now find ourselves in a very different environment," Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said. "And despite our efforts to reduce costs this past year, our cost structure for where we need to be is still too big."
Companies are cutting worker benefits to offset the sting of high inflation
Companies looking to cut costs to offset the pain of high inflation are quietly paring back the non-cash benefits they offer to employees — and the problem may soon get worse.
Companies looking to cut costs to offset the pain of high inflation are quietly paring back the non-cash benefits they offer to employees — and the problem may soon get worse.
US mediators reject attempt by flight attendants to clear the path for a strike at American Airlines
Federal mediators have rejected a union's request that could have cleared the way for a year-end strike by flight attendants at American Airlines.
Federal mediators have rejected a union's request that could have cleared the way for a year-end strike by flight attendants at American Airlines.