Amazon’s $550 tablet breaks its oldest hardware rule
For years, Amazon made it simple for customers to purchase a Fire tablet: It was inexpensive. Amazon (AMZN) was able to avoid direct comparisons with Apple’s iPad and…
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Business
Deals, earnings and the people who sign them
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Natura’s $99 AI smart ring wants to make your phone less necessary
Typically, smart rings attempt to replace a portion of your fitness tracker. Now, a new $99 ring could reduce the…
5 min
Hot September CPI numbers, possible Fed rate hikes spark anxiety for midterm voters
There have been a host of reactions to the hot September CPI numbers released Oct. 14 across the U.S. economy,…
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Kroger makes a pivotal decision as customers turn to rivals
Kroger, which owns supermarket chains such as Harris Teeter, Fred Meyer, and Ralphs, is making a notable change to its…
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Justin Timberlake co-founds PRODA brand taking on Coca-Cola and Pepsi
Traditional soda has long faced criticism for its sugar content and limited nutritional benefits. Now, beverage companies are looking for…
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Lowe’s makes major Black Friday changes shoppers should know
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when someone says Black Friday? Deals? Discounts? Crowds? While I…
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Walmart to increase employee benefits with new initiative for 2027
Walmart (WMT) is overhauling its employee benefits package for 2027. The changes go far beyond what most large retailers have…
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Disney seeks A.I. purchase in Character.ai Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Fictional characters are a major part of The Walt Disney Company’s business, whether it’s Snow White, Pinocchio, or Peter Pan.…
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Bacon giant Smithfield Foods faces unexpected challenge as pork prices drop
For Americans who regularly buy bacon, ham, and other pork products, there may finally be some relief. Wholesale prices for…
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Food Lion, Stop & Shop online orders stay down for a 3rd day
You stop noticing convenience the moment it becomes a habit. The grocery app turns into something closer to a utility,…
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