Spirit, Frontier terminate deal that was marred by JetBlue’s rival bid

A Frontier Airlines airplane taxis past a Spirit Airlines aircraft at Indianapolis International Airport in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Monday, Feb. 7, 2022. Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg | Getty Images Spirit Airlines terminated its merger agreement with Frontier Airlines on Wednesday, months after rival suitor JetBlue Airways‘ all-cash bid threw the planned tie-up into disarray. Shareholders…

Chipotle price hikes drive profit growth – and the chain says more increases are coming

In this article CMG People visit a Chipotle restaurant on February 09, 2022 in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Chipotle Mexican Grill on Tuesday reported disappointing sales as price hikes helped boost profits but may have scared away some inflation-weary customers. “The low-income consumer definitely has pulled back their purchase frequency,” CEO Brian…

Walmart’s slashed profit outlook sends warning about state of the American consumer

A Walmart Inc. logo is displayed on a sign that reads “Everyday Low Price” at a store in Burbank, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. Patrick T. Fallon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of retailers including Macy’s, American Eagle and Amazon fell Tuesday, a day after Walmart slashed its profit forecast and warned…

WWE at crossroads as Vince McMahon’s retirement and scandals heighten sale speculation

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Chairman Vince McMahon (L) and wrestler Triple H appear in the ring during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas & Mack Center August 24, 2009 Ethan Miller | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images World Wrestling Entertainment‘s annual report for 2021 lists a risk factor specifically about the…

McDonald’s says higher prices, value items helped boost U.S. sales

In this article MCD A sign is posted in front of a McDonald’s restaurant on April 28, 2022 in San Leandro, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images McDonald’s on Tuesday said both higher prices and value items fueled U.S. same-store sales growth, which was higher than expected during its second quarter. However, CEO Chris Kempczinski…

Walmart cuts profit outlook as inflation forces shoppers to spend more on necessities

In this article WMT Walmart on Monday cut its quarterly and full-year profit guidance, saying inflation is causing shoppers to spend more on necessities such as food and less on items like clothing and electronics. That shift in spending has left more items on store shelves and warehouses — forcing the big-box retailer to aggressively…

WWE hints at other probes into Vince McMahon’s alleged misconduct as it discloses $14.6 million in payments

In this article WWE LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 02: Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon and Triple H attend the UFC 276 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 02, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jeff Bottari | Ufc | Getty Images World Wrestling Entertainment on Monday disclosed $14.6 million in previously unrecorded expenses paid personally by…

GM is far behind Tesla in electric vehicle sales. CEO Mary Barra has bet the company that will change

In this article GM GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra addresses investors Oct. 6, 2021 at the GM Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. Photo by Steve Fecht for General Motors DETROIT — In September 2017, General Motors CEO Mary Barra and her top executives visited the automaker’s design dome, considered hallowed ground within the company…

A West Coast port worker union is fighting robots. The stakes for the supply chain are high

Shipping containers are transported by automated guided vehicles (AGV) beside gantry cranes on the dockside at the Delta Terminal, operated by Europe Container Terminals BV (ECT), at the Port of Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The sight last year of dozens of gigantic container vessels anchored for weeks off the…

WHO declares rapidly spreading monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency

Pavlo Gonchar | Lightrocket | Getty Images The World Health Organization has activated its highest alert level for the growing monkeypox outbreak, declaring the virus a public health emergency of international concern. The rare designation means the WHO now views the outbreak as a significant enough threat to global health that a coordinated international response…

President Joe Biden likely has BA.5 variant but Covid-19 symptoms ‘continue to improve,’ doctor says

President Joe Biden, who tested positive today for Covid-19 this morning, posts on Twitter “Folks, I’m doing great. Thanks for your concern. Just called Senator Casey, Congressman Cartwright, and Mayor Cognetti (and my Scranton cousins!) to send my regrets for missing our event today.” Courtesy: White House President Joe Biden likely has the BA.5 Covid-19 variant…

Here’s what Cadillac’s new $300,000 electric sedan will look like

In this article GM The Cadillac Celestiq show car previews an upcoming electric sedan for General Motors. GM DETROIT – General Motors on Friday previewed what its most expensive Cadillac ever will look like as the automaker attempts to redefine the quintessential American luxury brand into an electric vehicle leader. The Detroit automaker unveiled a…