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Hershey aims to reduce global worforce by 15 percent

The Pennsylvania chocolatier's attempt to reduce its global workforce will help achieve profitability over the next two years.

Hillary Clinton Gets Endorsement From Boston Globe, Praising Her For Her Concern On Gun Control And Immigration Issues

The Boston Globe has endorsed Hillary Clinton in the Democratic presidential nomination. The newspaper praises Mrs. Clinton for her concern in the gun control and immigration issues. This endorsement is one of the other two endorsements she has obtained earlier.

Turkish Airline Flight Forced To Emergency Land After Bomb Threat

A Turkish Airline flight forced to divert and land in Canada after a bomb threat was received. The flight was flying from New York to Istanbul.

Draghi Determined to Do Anything to Raise Inflation Quickly

The European Central Bank declared on Friday that it is all set to act rapidly to increase anaemic inflation in the euro zone.

Alt Fi Data on Whether Crowdfunding Is A Wise Investment Or Not

Crowdfunding has been blasting in fame for both financial specialists and organizations in the Britain for the past two years.

Indian Cabinet Approved Share Sale In Coal India Worth $3.2 Billion

India's cabinet on Wednesday approved the sale of 10% stake in the country's top coal producer, Coal India Ltd.

Second Largest Diamond Discovered After More Than A Century In Botswana

A 1,111 carat gem quality diamond second in size only to the Cullinan diamond cut into the British crown jewels has been unearthed.

Liberty Global To Purchase Cable & Wireless Communications Worth $5.3 Billion

International cable TV company, Liberty Global says it is acquiring cable and wireless communication worth $5.3 billion deal.

Blacks to Patronize Black-Owned Businesses Only

Should black go out and only buy things from black owned businesses? Maggie Anderson and her family believe, they should.

AliBaba Keeps Dominating The Market Despite Of The Counterfeit Goods Issue

Last week Alibaba made history when it sold $14 billion of merchandise in a single day more than Cyber Monday and Black Friday deals combined.

Foreigners Are Piling In As Argentina Open Doors For Business

For the first time in two decades, the US Chamber Of Commerce is bringing business leaders to Argentina.

How Traffickers Uitilize Social Media To Tempt Teenagers Into Sex Work

Traffickers worldwide are increasingly using social media to contact vulnerable teenagers and sell them into sex work.

Cisco And Ericsson Join Hands To Create Networks Of Future

Next generation strategic partnership will drive growth, accelerate innovation, and speed digital transformation demanded by customers across industries.

EasyJet expected to announce £700 million of profit next week

London-based low-cost airline carrier, EasyJet is set to post its highest ever annual profits of about £700 million next week. Analysts are optimistic that recent hike in the number of passengers will offset the Sharm el-Sheikh crisis.

UK Sold Northern Rock Mortgages To US Worth £13bn

The treasury has sold worth £13bn of Rock Mortgages to a US private investment firm in what is being thought to be the biggest ever financial asset sold by the European government.

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Over 25% of US Consumers Earning Below $50,000 Avoid Fast Food Due to High Cost

According to a January survey conducted by consulting company Revenue Management Solutions, over 25% of those with incomes under $50,000 were reducing their use of fast food, citing expense as a reason.

Strong US Economy Masks Struggles of Low-Income Consumers

One of the primary foundations preventing the U.S. economy from entering a recession-resilient family spending-is beginning to show signs of weakness.

Trump's Second Presidency Could Spell Gains for Crypto, NFTs

Geoff Kendrick, the head of FX Research and Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered Bank, suggests that a win by former U.S. President Donald Trump in the upcoming November U.S. presidential election could have a positive impact on Bitcoin.

TikTok Ban on Hold? App Fights for 170 Million US Users

On Tuesday, TikTok and its Chinese parent firm ByteDance filed a lawsuit in a U.S. federal court, attempting to overturn a bill that President Joe Biden had signed that would have required the 170 million Americans who use the short video app to either divest or outright prohibit it.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Deems Crypto a Central Player in Market Issues

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler covered a variety of subjects, including cryptocurrencies.

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Second Chance for FTX? Exchange Offers Full Repayment Plus Compensation to Creditors

FTX intends to fully repay the remaining creditors plus pay them "billions in compensation for the time value of their investments," leaving 98% of its creditors with up to 118% of their permitted claims.

Equinox’s Ultra-Pricey Program Aims to Extend Your Life

Equinox, a high-end fitness business, is charging for the ultimate luxury: longer life. The business unveiled a subscription on Monday that, at a whopping $36,000 annually, entitles users to more than 100 tests designed to improve health and lengthen life.

Can a $22,000 All-Inclusive Resort Live Up to the Hype?

According to a JLL Research Hotels & Hospitality research, demand for all-inclusive resorts surged after the pandemic. The study found that suddenly, many travelers desired stress-free, simple-to-plan trips, ideally with a health focus.

Crypto Price Predictions for 2026: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Option2Trade Will Increase Value

In the cryptocurrency industry, the forecast that Bitcoin (BTC) will reach $500,000 by 2026 embodies optimistic confidence. Several variables support this enormous price objective, which analysts predict will increase Bitcoin's value.

Crypto Giant Kraken Makes Waves in Europe with New German Deal

By revealing a new strategic alliance that will allow Kraken to actively improve its product offering in Germany, a crucial market for the adoption of cryptocurrencies in Europe, Kraken is doubling down on its goal of expanding throughout the continent.

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