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20 Stories Indexed‘It's awful’: How tariffs, soaring fuel costs and higher interest rates are squeezing American companies
American businesses, especially those in manufacturing, retail, and transportation, are facing severe financial pressure due to rising tariffs, expensive fuel, and high interest rates. These combined economic factors are significantly increasing operational costs across multiple industrial sectors.
This squeeze on domestic companies threatens to raise consumer prices and slow economic growth across key sectors like manufacturing and retail.
Budget airline king Bill Franke warms to first-class seats and premium upgrades
Bill Franke, known for investing in budget airlines, is now supporting the addition of first-class seats and other premium upgrades to his carriers. This shift signals a move toward higher-end service offerings within low-cost carriers.
Nike parts ways with Kylian Mbappé, soccer superstar signs with On
Mbappe had been signed with Nike for roughly two decades, and his agreement with On is the first it has made with a soccer player.
Auto industry urges Trump to bar Chinese automakers in U.S. ahead of Xi visit
Leaders of six major auto trade groups joined to sign a letter to the president.
Disney names CTO for the first time as media giant expands tech push
Disney has hired a chief technology officer, a newly minted role for the company, as it looks to further its embrace of tech under CEO Josh D'Amaro.
Wendy's franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as burger chain struggles
One of Wendy's biggest U.S. franchisees, Meritage Hospitality Group, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Ticket prices rise for Macklemore solo concert after Ed Sheeran tour removal
Ticket prices are rising for Macklemore's upcoming solo concert after the rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour for making pro-Palestine comments.
Beauty, health and wellness are converging into one retail category
As consumers prioritize holistic retail purchases, beauty, health and wellness are increasingly converging into one category and one consumer budget.
Stephen Curry says his Li-Ning signature shoe will debut early next year
Golden State Warrior superstar Stephen Curry announced in June he was signing a long-term partnership with Chinese brand Li-Ning.
GM touts new V-8 engines in revived ‘truck wars’ with Ford, Ram amid lackluster EV sales
The large, gas-guzzling models continue to sell well in pickup trucks thanks to their ability to tow and haul heavy things.
Charities say gifts by deceased donors are getting held up at financial firms
Nonprofits are pushing back against policies by financial institutions to collect personal information of charity employees before releasing a gift.
NASCAR CEO Steve O’Donnell talks growth opportunities, possible international expansion
CEO Steve O’Donnell said NASCAR's media strategy and the upcoming film "Days of Thunder 2" will help raise brand awareness and broaden its fan base.
Netflix content chief Bela Bajaria defines event strategy as streamer eyes more live sports
Bajaria said Netflix would be open to a package of international NFL games if one becomes available when the league renegotiates its media rights agreements.
Boeing CEO: 737 Max production taking 'a little bit longer' to stabilize than expected
Boeing CEO said stabilizing its 737 Max production is taking longer than expected to stabilize.
American Airlines says 30% of seats drive half of revenue as premium cabin rush heats up
American says a minority of its seats now accounts for half of its revenue.
J.B. Hunt stock plunges 10% after company warns third-quarter earnings will fall
Shares of J.B. Hunt plunged more than 10% Wednesday after the company warned of an earnings drop between 5% and 10%.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is getting a makeover as it prepares for its 'next 3,000' locations
Tropical Smoothie Cafe unveiled new branding as it grows rapidly under the ownership of private equity firm Blackstone.
Flyers are happier with U.S. airports, despite near record travel levels, J.D. Power report shows
Travelers gave higher ratings in part because of the newer gates and terminals many airports have opened in recent years, according to the study.
Ford increases V-8 engine availability, lowers performance prices for 2027 F-150 trucks
Ford said the changes are meant to provide customers with more choice and help expand sales of key models, a strategy CEO Jim Farley has touted.
Nike co-founder Phil Knight to donate $1.1 billion to Oregon medical center
The gift to Providence St. Vincent Medical Center will support the creation of an all-women’s hospital as well as advance cardiovascular care across Oregon.