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How Taylor Farms became integral to America’s food supply system
A cyclospora outbreak has thrust Taylor Farms, which supplies 40% of grocery store salad kits, into scrutiny over its central role in America’s food supply and food safety challenges.
Asda returns to growth after more than two years
Asda reports its first sales growth in more than two years, driven by lower prices and improved online services, marking a significant turnaround milestone for the UK’s third-largest supermarket.
Fed chair says delivering ‘stable prices’ is central bank’s job as inflation persists
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh stated the central bank remains committed to achieving stable prices as inflation persists above target, while markets interpreted his remarks as potentially signaling future rate increases.
Wells Fargo and Citigroup have room to buy a big bank. These 5 regionals fit the bill
Wells Fargo and Citigroup have regulatory capacity to acquire major regional banks as merger restrictions ease under the current administration, though consolidation activity remains limited.
UPS is investing $2 billion in international, healthcare and supply chain businesses
UPS is committing over $2 billion to investments in international, healthcare, and supply chain solutions businesses through 2028, aiming to help customers navigate complex global logistics.
Lost in limbo: Where the Paramount merger delay leaves WBD, and what may come next
Warner Bros. Discovery faces operational uncertainty as its proposed $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance faces regulatory delays and antitrust challenges from California officials.
Gap shares jump 12% after company names new Old Navy CEO to revive struggling brand
Gap appointed Michael Francis as the new Old Navy CEO effective November 2, aiming to revive the struggling brand. The announcement boosted Gap shares 12% in extended trading.
Fed’s Kevin Warsh warns inflation is too high, sparking bets rate hikes are coming
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled at Jackson Hole that inflation remains above target, prompting markets to increase bets on potential interest rate increases in the coming months.
The London office, the empty boxes and the £1bn tax loophole
A court of appeal ruling has ended a widespread tax avoidance scheme involving placing boxes in empty London offices to avoid business rates, a practice estimated to have cost councils over £1 billion.
Why some of America’s biggest brands are losing ground in China
Major American brands including Nike, Starbucks, and General Motors are losing market share in China due to geopolitical tensions, rising domestic competition, and failure to adapt to local consumer preferences.
Paramount CEO David Ellison is at the final hurdle before buying WBD. So far, he can’t clear it
David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance faces its toughest hurdle yet as state attorneys general seek to block his $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, with an antitrust trial scheduled for March.
Jersey earnings rise by 1.2% after inflation
Jersey’s average earnings rose 4.1% year-over-year, but adjusted for inflation they increased only 1.2%, representing a real-terms pay decrease for workers.
How the AIDS crisis helped create a multibillion-dollar death-speculation market
A multibillion-dollar market for life insurance policy sales emerged from the AIDS crisis, allowing policyholders to sell their coverage to investors for a fraction of its face value before death.
Lego sales jump 21% to nearly £5bn, helped by World Cup and F1 ranges
Lego sales surged 21% to £4.8bn in the first half of 2026, driven by World Cup and Formula One themed sets, along with popular film collaborations and new technology-enhanced products.
Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac says the future of supercars is old-school combustion engines
Bugatti CEO Mate Rimac says the supercar market is entering a “Swiss watch phase” where wealthy buyers favor hand-crafted internal combustion engines over high-tech electronics and electric vehicles.
Who does Iran trade with and what could Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ mean?
The US announced sweeping sanctions against Iran as part of an “economic D-Day,” but analysts question their effectiveness given Iran’s established trade relationships with China, Turkey, Pakistan, and other nations.
Canada hits back at the U.S. with tariffs as the countries’ trade fight escalates
Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of U.S. goods, matching American duties dollar-for-dollar with rates of 15%, 25%, and 50% effective September 8, escalating the trade dispute between the nations.
VW workers boo boss as he urges them to ‘pull together’ amid job cuts
Volkswagen’s CEO faced worker protests as he outlined a major restructuring plan involving potential job cuts and factory closures, urging employees to support the transformation.
Investor competition for commercial real estate sees strongest growth in a year
Commercial real estate investor competition reached its strongest level in a year as liquidity increased across multiple funding sources, despite persistently elevated borrowing costs.
Burnham mulls insolvency law shake-up to help bring utilities under public control
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is exploring changes to insolvency laws to facilitate public takeover of struggling utilities like Thames Water as part of his broader plan for utility nationalization.
The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
Coffee prices have surged globally, with UK lattes now regularly exceeding £4 and US prices approaching £5, driven by climate disruption, supply chain inflation, and tariff impacts.
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