Are Americans Working Too Much?
Written by Jennifer ClarkPosted October 16, 2019Last year, Americans worked around 1,786 hours on average, which is over 200 hours more than those in the U.K. and France. Americans are overworked, mentally and physically drained, and still having a hard time making ends meet. Could a four-day work week be the best solution?
Is This The Death of Fast Fashion?
Written by Jennifer ClarkPosted October 9, 2019One of the leaders of fast fashion, Forever 21 filed for bankruptcy last month. Are we seeing the end of fast fashion because of the recent “woke” generations or are we just experiencing the need for a new business model for fast fashion companies?
Could Airbnb Go Public in 2020?
Written by Jennifer ClarkPosted October 2, 2019The home-share tech company, Airbnb, is making plans for its 2020 public debut. It won’t go the traditional route… find out more details here.
U.S. Ban on E-cigarettes and Vaping
Written by Jennifer ClarkPosted September 25, 2019Vaping and e-cigarettes have become a big problem for the U.S. The Trump administration has banned flavored e-cigarettes and nicotine pods because of recent deaths linked to vaping.
Cloudflare Impresses Wall Street
Written by Jennifer ClarkPosted September 18, 2019The cloud-based web security company, Cloudflare (NYSE: NET), went public last Friday. Here are some reasons why Wall Street was impressed...
Apple Reveals Its Newest iPhones
Written by Jennifer ClarkPosted September 11, 2019Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has unveiled new iPhone models at its iPhone launch on Tuesday, September 10.
Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $572 million in Opioid Trial
Written by Jennifer ClarkPosted August 28, 2019The fight for justice in the opioid crisis has begun. On Monday, an Oklahoma judge ruled that Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) will pay $572 million for playing a part in the state’s opioid crisis.
JUUL Raises $325 Million
Written by Jennifer ClarkPosted August 21, 2019E-cigarette giant, JUUL Labs has raised $325 million, but this comes at a time when stricter regulations are being put in place for e-cigarette products and accessories. Is the company’s plan to expand its market abroad a realistic response to regulations happening at home?
Apple Soars on Tariff Delays
Written by Jennifer ClarkPosted August 14, 2019It’s been a hectic few months between the U.S. and China over trade negotiations. A recent delay on tariffs on certain items has companies hopeful and could buy trade negotiators more time.
Self-Driving Trucks Are Ready to Do Business
Written by Jennifer ClarkPosted August 7, 2019Silicon Valley natives Don Burnette and Paz Eshel's Kodiak Robotics announced that Dallas, Texas, will be where the startup will open up business and oversee its first commercial route for self-driving trucks.
Uber Plans to Lay off 400 Employees
Written by Jennifer ClarkPosted July 31, 2019Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER) announced that it has plans to lay off close to one-third of its 1,200-person marketing department. This comes only a few months after the company had its IPO.
How Safe Is Your Personal Information?
Written by Jennifer ClarkPosted July 24, 2019The need for cybersecurity is at an all-time high. Back in 2017, Equifax (NYSE: EFX) experienced one of the largest data breaches in history. And on Monday the company reached a settlement to compensate consumers who were affected by the breach.
Artificial Intelligence Is Helping Discover New Drugs
Written by Jennifer ClarkPosted July 17, 2019Artificial intelligence (AI) has been touted as being the next biggest technology. It's been playing a huge role in helping discover more effective drugs.
U.S. Consumer Debt Increases Nearly $4.1 Trillion
Written by Jennifer ClarkPosted July 10, 2019On Monday, the Federal Reserve reported that consumer credit increased 5% to $4.1 trillion in May. Is this good or bad news?
Could Paris Be the First City With Flying Taxis?
Written by Jennifer ClarkPosted June 26, 2019Paris is planning for flying taxis by 2024. In five short years, the country wants to incorporate flying taxis into its public transportation. How likely could this become reality?
