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Economy

May 11, 2026

Warner Bros. Discovery Reports Significant First-Quarter Net Loss Tied to Paramount Deal and Restructuring

Discovery (WBD) has reported a substantial net loss for the first quarter of the fiscal year, a figure significantly impacted by acquisition-related expenses and...

Economy

May 11, 2026

Merchant Marine Academy Graduates See High Demand, Six-Figure Salaries Amidst Mariner Shortage

Graduates from the United States' merchant marine academies are entering a job market characterized by significant demand and exceptionally high starting salaries, driven by...

Economy

May 11, 2026

Target Overhauls Baby Section to Reclaim Busy Families from Walmart and Amazon

Target is making a significant strategic pivot, focusing its efforts on revitalizing its baby product offerings to recapture the attention of busy families and...

Economy

May 11, 2026

Ford’s Secret EV Unit Emerges, Pushing Forward with New Pickup Despite Market Slowdown

— Amidst a global automotive industry recalibration away from electric vehicles and significant financial losses, Ford Motor Company is steadfastly advancing its next generation...

Economy

May 11, 2026

Florida’s Citrus Industry Faces Existential Threat from Disease and Climate

Florida, once synonymous with abundant citrus groves and the sweet taste of fresh orange juice, is grappling with a severe decline in its iconic...

Economy

May 11, 2026

Lucid Suspends Production Guidance as Incoming CEO Reviews Business Operations

Lucid Group has announced it is suspending its vehicle production guidance for the current year, a move that comes as its incoming Chief Executive...

Economy

May 11, 2026

Spirit Liquidation Raises Questions About What Happens Next to Its Planes

When Spirit Airlines stopped flying last weekend, it left more than 90 planes scattered across the country.

Economy

May 11, 2026

Disney Stock Rises 7% on Strong Streaming and Parks Performance in First Report Under CEO Josh D’Amaro

Disney on Wednesday reported quarterly revenue that exceeded analyst expectations, with shares of the company gaining roughly 7% after the report.

Economy

May 11, 2026

Mother’s Day Spending Expected to Reach Record Highs Despite Rising Costs

Despite widespread concerns over increasing prices for goods and services, Americans are poised to celebrate Mother's Day with significant spending, potentially setting new records...

Economy

May 11, 2026

Trump’s China Visit to Test Fragile Trade Truce

Beijing has officially confirmed that United States President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit China this week, with his itinerary including a meeting with...