Washington — The Trump administration’s 10% stake in Intel, announced not long after President Trump had called on the chip maker’s CEO to resign, is being criticized by conservatives and some economic policy experts alike, who worry such extensive government intervention undermines free enterprise. Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, may have fueled those misgivings, telling …
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Trump imposes 50% tariff on India as punishment for buying Russian oil | Trump tariffs
Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most US imports from India, making good on a threat to punish one of the world’s largest economies over its purchases of discounted Russian oil. The tariffs, which came into effect just after midnight on Wednesday in Washington, risk inflicting significant damage on the Indian economy and further disrupting global supply chains. US tariffs …
Read More »Keurig Dr. Pepper to unwind merger after buying Peet’s Coffee for $18 billion
NEW YORK (AP) — Less than a decade after their merger, Keurig and Dr Pepper plan to become separate companies again. Keurig Dr Pepper said Monday it is buying the owner of Peet’s Coffee in an $18 billion (15.7 billion euro) deal. Then it will break itself in two, with one company selling coffee and the other selling cold beverages …
Read More »Dr Pepper will unwind its merger with Keurig after buying Peet’s for $18 billion : NPR
The logo for Keurig Dr. Pepper appears in July 2018 above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Richard Drew/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Drew/AP NEW YORK — Less than a decade after their merger, Keurig and Dr Pepper plan to become separate companies again. Keurig Dr Pepper said Monday it is buying the …
Read More »5 things to look for while buying magnesium supplements
Higher dose means better results. Too much magnesium can cause side effects like diarrhoea, nausea, or even low blood pressure. For most adults, the recommended daily allowance (RDA) is around 310-420 mg of elemental magnesium, depending on age and gender (source: National Institutes of Health). Supplements should fill nutritional gaps, not flood the system. If the diet already includes magnesium-rich …
Read More »Homebuyers Now Have More Buying Power in These 6 Cities – Realtor.com
Homebuyers Now Have More Buying Power in These 6 Cities Realtor.com Only 28% of US homes now affordable for typical American household as buying power drops Fox Business Homebuyers have lost thousands of dollars in spending power since 2019—here’s how much CNBC Fact Check Team: Why are a third of major US metros unaffordable? KOMO Americans Can Afford Only 28% Of Homes On The …
Read More »Visitors to this year’s Minnesota State Fair might get sticker shock when buying food favorites
Visitors to this year’s Minnesota State Fair might get sticker shock when buying some of their favorite foods. Tino Lettieri and his mom are prepping their stand, Tino’s, for “The Great Minnesota Get-Together.” He’s been selling pizza on a stick and calzones for more than 30 years, but something that seems to change every year is the cost. “As prices …
Read More »Nexstar Media Group buying Tegna in deal worth $6.2 billion
Nexstar Media Group is buying broadcast rival Tegna for $6.2 billion, which will help strengthen its local news offerings. The transaction, if approved, will bring together two major players in U.S. television and the country’s local news landscape. Nexstar oversees more than 200 owned and partner stations in 116 markets nationwide, including Denver’s Fox31, and also runs networks like The …
Read More »Ticket reseller sued for illegally buying over 2,000 Taylor Swift tickets
The Federal Trade Commission is suing a ticket broker for allegedly using “illegal means” to buy up hundreds of thousands of live event tickets, including for Taylor Swift’s Eras tour. Key Investment Group, which also does business as Epic Seats, TotalTickets.com, and Totally Tix, is accused of violating the Better Online Ticket Sales (BOTS) Act by using virtual and traditional …
Read More »Taylor Swift’s new album comes in cassette. Who is buying those?
Facebook Tweet Email Link New York — When Taylor Swift’s releases her new album, “Life of a Showgirl,” in October, it can be heard on the usual places, including streaming, vinyl and…cassette tape? The cassette tape was once one of the most common ways to listen to music, overtaking vinyl in the 1980s before being surpassed by CDs. But the …
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