Two Mistakes Democrats Can’t Afford to Make: Albert R. Hunt
published Apr 1, 2018 9:00:15 AM, by Albert R. Hunt (Bloomberg View) — Two top Democrats made dangerous blunders over the past few weeks that should serve as a warning for politicians opposing Donald Trump. Former Vice President Joe Biden told college students that Trump’s comments and actions about women
Elon Musk Sends April Fools’ Tweets Joking of Tesla Bankruptcy
published Apr 1, 2018 5:25:01 PM, by Craig Trudell (Bloomberg) — After the worst month for Tesla Inc. shares in more than seven years, punctuated by company blog posts about the death of a Model X driver, Elon Musk is joking about his electric-car maker going bankrupt. “Despite intense efforts
Trump Attacks Amazon Again After Aide Denies Policy Changes
published Mar 29, 2018, 12:59:31 PM, by Toluse Olorunnipa and Jennifer Epstein (Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump on Thursday fired off more criticism at Amazon.com Inc., saying his problems with the internet retailer predate his election a day after a report that he’s “obsessed” with regulating the company. “I have
SPORTS: The Outdoor Industry Gains Momentum by Brad Weisman
Let’s face it, the reason we have an Outdoor Industry in the first place is because passionate individuals needed a solution to improve their outdoor adventures. This Core Market is where many companies root themselves, and they rely on their authenticity to build their brand presence. There is something special
Soybean Acres Top Corn as U.S. Farmers Shrug Off China Concern
published Mar 29, 2018, 11:00:01 AM, by Alan Bjerga and Megan Durisin (Bloomberg) — Soybean acreage in the U.S. this year will exceed corn plantings for the first time in 35 years, according to a government survey, suggesting American farmers remain undeterred by possible Chinese trade sanctions. Soybeans will cover
N.J. Pension Sells Stake in Firearms Manufacturer Vista Outdoor
published Mar 29, 2018, 11:33:20 AM, by Elise Young (Bloomberg) — New Jersey’s pension fund has sold its stake in Vista Outdoor Inc., a manufacturer of semi-automatic rifles, as lawmakers around the U.S. consider banning such investments. The state’s investment division sold shares worth $1.9 million on March 20, according
Near-Perfect Economic Growth Measure Breaks Down in Digital Age
published Mar 28, 2018, 4:00:00 PM, by Michelle Jamrisko (Bloomberg) — Advertising spending’s almost-perfect record in tracking global growth could be shattered as big ad agencies are challenged by a changing industry landscape, according to global marketing firm Dentsu Aegis Network Ltd. Global ad spending has been a strong coincident
In Precarious Moment for Tech, Stocks Are Still Finding Friends
published Mar 28, 2018, 5:07:20 PM, by Lu Wang and Jeran Wittenstein (Bloomberg) — Tom Ognar isn’t used to having to explain his big bet on tech stocks like this. After all, the portfolio manager of the $4.5 billion Wells Fargo Growth Fund beat 93 percent of peers over the
Trump Ousts Shulkin as Veterans Affairs Chief in Latest Shakeup
published Mar 28, 2018, 5:29:52 PM, by Todd Shields (Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump said he will replace Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin with Rear Admiral Ronny Jackson, the presidential physician, in the latest administration shakeup. Shulkin’s ouster comes amid a wave of resignations and dismissals in the Trump team’s
Walmart Pulls Cosmopolitan Magazine From Checkouts Amid Pressure
published Mar 27, 2018, 4:46:19 PM, by Matthew Boyle (Bloomberg) — Walmart Inc. is pulling Cosmopolitan magazine from its checkout counters, bowing to pressure from an activist group that sees the publication’s racy covers as “sexploitation.” The world’s largest retailer will now sell the Hearst Corp. publication just in its