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Job searches are getting more competitive
Job searches are getting more competitive - and other happenings in the world of work U.S. consumer-price growth slowed to 7.7% in October, the slowest rate since January. That suggests inflation could be relenting and bolsters expectations that the Federal Reserve...
China’s exports to Russia up by more than 20% as growth slows elsewhere
Workers are seen on a crane above containers at the Yangshan Deep Water Port in Shanghai, China January 13, 2022. REUTERS/Aly Song BEIJING, Oct 24 (Reuters) - China's exports to sanctions-hit Russia rose at a double-digit pace for the third consecutive month in...
Mondelez CEO explains why the snacking giant still does business in Russia
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - APRIL 29: Dirk Van de Put, Chairman and CEO, Mondelz International, participates in a panel discussion during the annual Milken Institute Global Conference at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 29, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by...
Meta, Google learn the art of the quiet layoff
You're not being fired, we're just unable to facilitate your sustained employment Forget quiet quitting. Meta and Google have learned the art of the quiet layoff: telling staff to pick new roles after reorganizing or disbanding teams, and running out the clock on the...
BASF could cut output further amid fragile gas supply
A general view of the German chemical company, BASF Schwarzheide GmbH in Schwarzheide, Germany, December 10, 2019. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse FRANKFURT, Sept 5 (Reuters) - BASF (BASFn.DE) is monitoring the natural gas market closely and could cut production further if...
A New Crop of CEOs Are Poised to Take Over Heritage Retail Brands as They Navigate An Industry in Flux
Former executive chair and CEO of Ulta Beauty Mary Dillon will come on board as Foot Locker's new CEO. Two weeks ago, Foot Locker announced that its CEO, Dick Johnson would step down and be replaced by Ulta Beauty CEO Mary Dillon, effective Sept. 1. The move was...
The U.S. made a breakthrough battery discovery — then gave the technology to China
The former UniEnergy Technologies office in Mukilteo, Wash. Taxpayers spent $15 million on research to build a breakthrough battery. Then the U.S. government gave it to China. Jovelle Tamayo for NPR When a group of engineers and researchers gathered in a warehouse in...
Billtrust Founder & CEO Flint Lane to Speak at Credit Research Foundation Event
LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Billtrust (NASDAQ: BTRS), a B2B accounts receivable automation and integrated payments leader, announced today that Founder & CEO Flint Lane will be presenting “Understanding Digital Lockboxes: What Got You Here Won’t...
How raising interest rates helps fight inflation and high prices
As of July 27, the Federal Reserve has increased the key interest rate four times so far this year as the price of consumer goods keeps rising. The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday an increase in its key interest rate by 0.75% to help fight inflation and get...
Grim outlook for housing market, NAHB CEO warns
National Association of Home Builders CEO Jerry Howard warns of "a tough time" ahead for the industry. (Fox News | iStock) National Association of Home Builders CEO Jerry Howard warned on "Varney & Co." Monday of "a tough time" ahead for the industry as...
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