Costco defends its diversity policies as other US companies scale theirs back
COSTCO has pushed out to wholesale club operators to promote shareholder proposals that will evaluate business risks brought by their diversity, fairness, and comprehensive practices. Investors were expected to vote for recommendations at the company's annual meeting on Thursday. The Public Policy Research Center, a conservative think tank based in Washington, is suggestionCostco's DEI Initiative, […]
Retail giant fighting to keep DEI program as companies jump ship
Fox News contributor and former Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz joins ‘The Faulkner Focus’ to discuss Costco urging shareholders to … source
Al Sharpton threatens black boycott against companies dropping DEI programs: ‘You want to put us back in the back of the bus’
Race activist Al Sharpton has called for boycotts of companies that stop implementing diversity, equity and inclusion policies after newly sworn-in President Donald Trump issued an executive order on DEI. Announced. sharpton Posted He made threats on social media with statements comparing himself to Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. “Both companies will be […]
Rev. Al Sharpton threatens boycotts for companies ending DEI: ‘You took everything’
MSNBC's Pastor Al Sharpton calls on all Americans to boycott Companies are eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts are trying to put Black people in the “back of the bus,” the report says. Mr. Sharpton made the announcement at Metropolitan AME Church in Washington, DC. during the rally In honor of Martin Luther King […]
‘Enough is enough’: New report warns top US companies at risk of hefty fines from possible China sanctions
The nonprofit organization, whose goal is to “preserve freedom and restore ideological balance to public companies,” is economically dependent on China and could suffer huge losses if sanctions are imposed. Published a database outlining a list of Fortune 100 companies. “In the current political climate, imposing severe trade tariffs on Chinese products is being discussed,” […]
Which insurance companies have the most exposure in California?
Barron's Roundtable panelists Alyssa Collum, Ben Levithorn and Al Root discuss the top three stories investors need to know this week. The deadly wildfires that devastated the Greater Los Angeles area in Southern California last week are estimated to be the costliest in the state's history, and insurance companies operating in the state face significant […]
Hollywood Mogul Tyler Perry Blames Insurance Companies Instead of California Democrats for Cancellations
Hollywood mogul Tyler Perry is blaming “greedy” insurance companies, not the California Democratic Party, for people losing their homes and not having fire insurance. “It was heartbreaking to watch my daughter use a garden hose to try to protect her 90-year-old home because her insurance had been terminated,” Perry said. I wrote On Instagram. “Who […]
Is DEI dying? Here’s the list of companies that have rolled back the ‘woke’ policies
Panelists Jennifer Say and Daniel Cameron discuss how major companies are rolling back DEI and environmental, social, and governance programs on “The Bottom Line.” While most major U.S. companies still have diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in place, the list of companies reversing so-called “woke” efforts has recently grown. Last year, many companies announced […]
Supreme Court allows Honululu lawsuit against oil companies to proceed
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected an oil company's request to dismiss the City of Honolulu's lawsuit that holds oil companies liable for the effects of climate change. Defendants, including Sunoco, Shell, ExxonMobil, BP and Chevron, argued that the lawsuit has no standing in state court and can proceed only under federal law. The […]
Google, Boeing join growing list of companies donating to Trump's inauguration
Google and Boeing each donated $1 million to President-elect Trump's inaugural committee, joining the list of major companies supporting the January 20 event. “Google is pleased to support the 2025 Inauguration with a live stream on YouTube and a direct link to our homepage. We are also contributing to the inaugural committee.” Google Government Affairs […]