Americans are getting de-banked, but some companies are fighting back
Recently on Saturday Night Live, Weekend Update host Colin Jost made fun of Donald Trump for saying he was going to fight “debanking.” he said to thunderous applause from the seals in the audience. Unfortunately, debanking and deplatforming are becoming a frightening reality for many Americans like Jost who weren’t lucky enough to attend Harvard […]
Opponents of AL’s nitrogen executions want nitrogen companies to withhold supply
In late January, Alabama became the first state to use nitrogen gas for executions, finding a new way to carry out executions after pharmaceutical companies refused to use their products for lethal injections. Kenneth Eugene Smith, 58, was sentenced to death on January 25 for the 1988 murder of Elizabeth Sennett, 45. State prison officials […]
Temu Ad Highlights Biden Admin’s Inaction Against Slave-Linked Chinese Companies
Chinese e-commerce company Temu launched a campaign this weekend targeting American consumers worth tens of millions of dollars, led by a huge spending spree on Super Bowl ads. Temu, a subsidiary of the parent company of Chinese e-commerce giant Pinduoduo, sells home goods, clothing and other items at deep discounts. In June, a Congressional inquiry […]
Beijing bristles as Chinese companies could face sanctions for Russia assistance: report
The European Union is considering imposing sanctions on Chinese companies for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a move Beijing has condemned as “unlawful sanctions.” In a statement, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was “aware of the related reports.” “China firmly opposes illegal sanctions and ‘long-term jurisdiction’ against China on the basis of China-Russia […]
Let Woke Companies ‘Curate’ Ads on Specific Accounts
X/Twitter is introducing a new ad targeting feature that will allow brands to promote their own ads alongside content from specific creators, with the aim of luring back advertisers after recent controversy. In practice, this feature allows woke companies to curate ads to specific users, such as displaying their brand alongside tweets from conservatives like […]
Biden calls on companies to end shrinkflation
in video President Joe Biden raised eyebrows when he described shrinkflation as a “rip-off” in a post on Sunday and called on companies to end the practice of shrinking product sizes while keeping prices the same. But the post, which included the video, posted to the @POTUS “The lack of self-awareness here is truly astonishing!” […]
Credit card companies will track gun store purchases in California using new merchant code
Several major credit card companies have decided to move forward with plans to track purchases made at gun stores in California. CBS News It was reported on Monday. American Express, Visa and Mastercard are introducing new merchant codes for firearms and ammunition retailers to help banks track “suspicious” purchases in compliance with a new California […]
Want your stock picks to beat index funds? Look at companies with one key metric. – MarketWatch
Long-term investors have benefited from index funds, but index funds often have very low fees and can be hard to beat for active portfolio managers. However, some investors prefer to select individual stocks as part of their portfolio. They can be very difficult to pick, but looking at quality financial performance over time can be […]
Biden calls on snack companies to stop ‘shrinkflation,’ calling it ‘a rip-off’
President Joe Biden on Sunday called on snack companies to end shrinkflation, where companies shrink product sizes while holding prices the same, describing the practice as a “rip-off.” In a video posted to X (formerly Twitter) ahead of Super Bowl IV, Biden said, “Some companies are trying to act quickly by shrinking their products little […]
Jim Cramer looks outside the Magnificent Seven, names other companies with shares that are popping – CNBC
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday encouraged investors to look beyond the Magnificent Seven, saying other companies could make money. He acknowledged that mega-cap tech companies define the market every day, but other stocks are worth considering because they can generate higher returns than lower-risk investments like CDs. said. “I don’t want to deny you something […]