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FinanceJun 6

Paramount Considers Selling Children's Channels to Address EU Concerns Over Warner Merger

Paramount Global is reportedly willing to divest its children's television channels to address European Union regulatory concerns about its proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.

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FinanceApr 19

US Energy Chief Predicts Gas Prices Above $3 Through Next Year

The US Energy Secretary indicated gasoline prices may remain above $3 per gallon until 2025, while separate aviation fuel issues affect airline operations.

4 sources
FinanceApr 11

Rising Vehicle Costs Strain American Car Buyers as Average New Car Price Nears $50,000

New vehicle prices have reached nearly $50,000 on average, forcing consumers to extend loan terms and reduce spending in other areas amid broader inflation concerns.

4 sources
FinanceMay 1

CEO Pay Increased 20 Times Faster Than Worker Wages Globally in 2025

Analysis shows CEO compensation rose 54% while worker pay declined 12% when adjusted for inflation between 2019 and 2025.

3 sources
FinanceApr 22

Best Buy CEO Corie Barry to Step Down, Jason Bonfig Named Successor

Best Buy announced CEO Corie Barry will step down in late October, with longtime company executive Jason Bonfig taking over as chief executive.

5 sources
FinanceMar 26

Wall Street Bonus Pool Reaches Record $49.2 Billion Despite Market Volatility

Wall Street firms distributed a record $49.2 billion in bonuses, with average payouts nearing $250,000 per employee amid ongoing market uncertainty.

5 sources
FinanceMay 21

Airline executives address jet fuel supply concerns amid regional tensions

Budget airline leaders discuss fuel hedging strategies and booking patterns as industry faces supply uncertainty.

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FinanceMay 29

U.S. Cattle Herd Drops to 75-Year Low Amid Drought and Rising Costs

The U.S. beef and dairy cattle population has fallen to its smallest size since 1951 due to drought, higher operating expenses, and industry consolidation.

3 sources
FinanceApr 30

Whitbread Announces Job Cuts and Property Sale as Part of Five-Year Restructuring Plan

Premier Inn owner Whitbread plans to cut 3,800 jobs and sell $2 billion in property as part of a major restructuring effort.

3 sources
FinanceApr 29

Airbus Maintains 2024 Delivery Target of 870 Aircraft Despite Engine Challenges

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus says it remains on track to deliver approximately 870 commercial aircraft in 2024, up from 793 deliveries in 2023.

5 sources
FinanceApr 9

US Postal Service suspends pension contributions amid financial struggles

The financially troubled U.S. Postal Service has suspended contributions to its pension plan after reporting billions in losses.

4 sources
FinanceMar 20

Unilever in talks to combine food business with McCormick

Consumer goods giant Unilever is reportedly in discussions to separate its food division and combine it with spice company McCormick.

6 sources
FinanceMay 28

S&P 500 CEO Pay Rose 6% to $17.7 Million in 2025, AP Survey Shows

Median CEO compensation at S&P 500 companies increased nearly 6% to $17.7 million in 2025, while median worker pay rose 4.7% to $89,744.

2 sources
FinanceApr 9

Congressman Calls for SEC Investigation Into Suspicious Trading Before Iran Ceasefire

Rep. Ritchie Torres has requested a Securities and Exchange Commission probe into potentially suspicious futures trading activity that occurred before a March pause in Iran hostilities.

7 sources
FinanceMay 19

Police Seek Charges for Up to 57 People in Grenfell Tower Fire Investigation

Metropolitan Police will submit files to prosecutors recommending charges against dozens of individuals in connection with the deadly 2017 Grenfell Tower fire.

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