Mass Layoffs or Hiring Boom? What’s Actually Happening in the Jobs Market
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Activision Blizzard Paying $35 Million to Resolve SEC Investigation
Activision Blizzard agreed to pay $35 million to settle regulatory claims tied to its process for deciding how its disclosures...
Americans Are Gobbling Up Takeout Food. Restaurants Bet That Won’t Change.
McDonald’s Corp. has a new restaurant outside Fort Worth, Texas, with no tables or seats for customers and a conveyor...
Chevron Rides High Oil Prices to Record $35.5 Billion Annual Profit
The oil company banked historic profit last year as the pandemic receded and the war in Ukraine pushed oil prices...
New York Attorney General Probing Madison Square Garden’s Use of Facial Recognition Technology
BusinessProbe related to company’s alleged use of the technology to bar certain ticket holders from its venues Source link
Lululemon Shares Tumble on Profit Warning for Holiday Quarter
The athletic-gear maker’s earnings targets came in below Wall Street’s expectations. Source link
Tourism and Manufacturing Fight for the Future of Power in Europe
The Ukraine war has spurred the EU to accelerate the shift away from natural gas to wind and solar power,...
Hawaii Is Still Waiting for Big-Spending Japanese Tourists to Return
Tourism to Hawaii is back, but visits from Japan remain down 90%. State officials are counting on a return of...
Have We Reached Peak Pinocchio? Fifty Remakes of the Classic Tale Baffle Fans
Around 50 Pinocchio movies have been released since the classic 1940 Disney film, including, no lie, 1965’s “Pinocchio in Outer...
Microsoft Responds to FTC Suit Over Activision Deal
The software giant filed court documents opposing claims that the $75 billion transaction would harm competition in the videogame industry....
WSJ News Exclusive | Google’s YouTube in Talks for Rights to NFL Sunday Ticket
WSJ News ExclusiveMedia & MarketingDirecTV currently pays for rights to subscription package that allows football fans to watch most Sunday...
Epic Games, Maker of ‘Fortnite,’ to Pay $520 Million to Resolve FTC Allegations
The agency alleged that the company invaded children’s privacy and tricked players of all ages into making unintended purchases. Source...
FTC’s Tussle With Microsoft Puts Spotlight on Cloud Gaming
TechWhile cloud gaming is a small part of the videogame market, industry participants expect it to become more influential Source...
FTC’s Move to Block Microsoft’s Deal for Activision Blizzard Came Despite Charm Offensive
TechThe software giant has said it wouldn’t block rivals from Activision games, but the agency says Microsoft had reneged on...
FTC Sues to Block Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
The antitrust enforcer sued Microsoft to prevent its planned $75 billion deal for Activision Blizzard, taking one of its biggest...
Microsoft Pledges to Put ‘Call of Duty’ on Nintendo Switch If Activision Deal Is Approved
TechThe move is the software giant’s latest concession aimed at convincing antitrust regulators in the U.S. and abroad to sign...
Taylor Swift Concert-Ticket Mess Draws Scrutiny for Live Nation and Ticketmaster
Legal experts question whether unwinding the 2010 merger would address the problems raised by lawmakers and fans. Source link
American Casino Giants Win 10-Year Macau License Renewals
Six casino operators in Macau won provisional licenses to continue operating in the Chinese gambling hub for the next 10...
Toy Makers Are Betting on Last-Minute Holiday Shopping to Save the Year
Too many toys are sitting on shelves as the holiday buying season gets under way. Retailers and toy makers hope...
Adidas to Probe Misconduct Allegations Against Kanye West
Former employees say the sportswear company’s management turned a blind eye to the musician when he was working to develop...
