The retailer joins a growing group of companies dropping commitments and policies on diversity and equity as President Trump fights the programs. Target Corporation, Diversity Initiatives, Corporate Social Responsibility, Presidential Election of 2024, Trump, Donald J, Cornell, Brian C, Starbuck, Robby, Costco Wholesale Corporation, Deere & Company, JPMorgan Chase & Company The retailer joins a growing group…

Avian influenza has led to a shortage of eggs and wholesale prices that are through the roof. Consumers can expect to feel the pain for a while. Avian Influenza, Quarantines, Supermarkets and Grocery Stores, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Agriculture and Farming Avian influenza has led to a shortage of eggs and wholesale prices that are through…

Howard Lutnick disclosed details of complex financial interests, holding at least $800 million in assets. Lutnick, Howard W, Commerce Department, Presidential Transition (US), Trump, Donald J, Conflicts of Interest, Banking and Financial Institutions, Executive Compensation, Cantor Fitzgerald LP Howard Lutnick disclosed details of complex financial interests, holding at least $800 million in assets. NYT > Business

Venture capital and cryptocurrency companies have claimed that they are subject to politically motivated discrimination, though the banks firmly deny that. United States Politics and Government, Banking and Financial Institutions, Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues, House of Representatives, Comer, James R Venture capital and cryptocurrency companies have claimed that they are subject to politically motivated discrimination, though…

Big business has an inside track in the second Trump presidency, and people with a stake in those businesses have reason to rejoice, our columnist writes. Inaugurations, Stocks and Bonds, United States Politics and Government, Asset Allocation (Personal Finances), Presidential Election of 2024, Content Type: Service, Deportation, Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Personal Finances,…

A debate over the program for skilled foreign workers has pitted immigration hard-liners against some of President Trump’s most influential supporters in the tech industry. Visas, Foreign Workers, Trump, Donald J, Labor and Jobs, Wages and Salaries, Executive Orders and Memorandums, Musk, Elon, Sacks, David O, Loomer, Laura A debate over the program for skilled foreign workers…

The market perked up late in the year when interest rates eased, but affordability challenges yielded the fewest transactions since 1995. Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Two Thousand Twenty Four, Interest Rates, United States, Mortgages, United States Economy, Credit and Debt, Consumer Behavior The market perked up late in the year when interest rates eased, but affordability…

The airline clarified (somewhat) the attire and appearance that might prevent passengers from being allowed to board or remain on a plane, a move that goes a step further than other major U.S. airlines. Spirit Airlines, Airlines and Airplanes, Tattoos, Travel and Vacations, Fashion and Apparel The airline clarified (somewhat) the attire and appearance that might prevent…

Top doctors raised concerns about domestically made drugs, saying Beijing’s effort to lower costs is sacrificing quality. China, Drugs (Pharmaceuticals), Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Government Contracts and Procurement, Health Insurance and Managed Care, Medicine and Health Top doctors raised concerns about domestically made drugs, saying Beijing’s effort to lower costs is sacrificing quality. NYT > Business