JPMorgan Chase opens more small-town branches in middle America

JPMorgan Chase opens more small-town branches in middle America

Three years ago, JPMorgan Chase became the first bank with a branch in all 48 contiguous states. Now, the firm is expanding, with the aim of reaching more Americans in smaller cities and towns.  JPMorgan recently announced a new goal within its multibillion-dollar branch expansion plan that ensures coverage is within an “accessible drive time” … Read more

Stock climbs on reports of Mars interest

Stock climbs on reports of Mars interest

Signage for Kellanova (K) outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on September 05, 2023 in New York City. AP Shares of Kellanova climbed 13% in morning trading Monday on reports of buyout interest. M&M’s owner Mars is in talks to acquire the snacking company, CNBC’s David Faber reported, adding rival candy company Hershey is … Read more

Why pharmacy chains like Walgreens and CVS are shuttering locations

Why pharmacy chains like Walgreens and CVS are shuttering locations

In its fiscal third-quarter earnings report to investors in late June, pharmacy chain Walgreens announced plans to close a “significant” number of its 8,600 U.S. stores. CEO Tim Wentworth said only 75% of the chain’s locations were making a profit, and that the other one-quarter of them faced the chopping block by 2027. This was … Read more

Kudos sustainable diapers set to launch in Target stores

Kudos sustainable diapers set to launch in Target stores

Kudos diapers founder Amrita Saigal with her daughter Courtesy: Kudos Throughout modern history, parents have only had one real option when it comes to disposable diapers: plastic. The single-use products are typically made with fossil fuels like petroleum and can take hundreds of years to break down, making them the third-largest consumer item in U.S. … Read more

How to cut down your wedding guest list to save money

How to cut down your wedding guest list to save money

Victor Dyomin | Moment | Getty Images Many wedding costs, such as meals, invitations and favors, are based on your headcount. The average cost of a wedding ceremony and reception in 2023 was $35,000, according to The Knot 2023 Real Weddings Study. The total cost is a $5,000 increase from 2022. “The No. 1 way to save money on … Read more

DraftKings to tax winning bets in some states in a bid to boost profit

DraftKings to tax winning bets in some states in a bid to boost profit

Budrul Chukrut | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Mobile betting powerhouse DraftKings is planning a tax on consumers in states with the highest sports betting tax rates, as the company looks to boost profit. The company announced Thursday that starting next year it will implement a gaming surcharge on winning bets in states … Read more

Paige Bueckers to sign NIL deal with Unrivaled, get equity state

Paige Bueckers to sign NIL deal with Unrivaled, get equity state

Paige Bueckers #5 of the UConn Huskies shoots the ball in the second half during the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Final Four semifinal game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on April 05, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio.  Steph Chambers | Getty Images University of Connecticut star Paige Bueckers will sign a name, image … Read more

Why Kohl’s is betting on babies

Why Kohl’s is betting on babies

Kohl’s plans to have 200 Babies R Us shops in its stores by the end of September. The retailer will sell a wide variety of baby gear, including strollers, car seats and cribs. Courtesy: Kohl’s WOODLAND PARK, N.J. — Kohl’s is thinking small to rev up its sales. The retailer is opening Babies R Us … Read more

U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher talks bronze medal, Michele Kang investment

U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher talks bronze medal, Michele Kang investment

Ilona Maher became one of the Paris Olympics’ heroes after leading the U.S. rugby team to its first-ever Olympic medal for men or women. The 27-year-old, frequently clad in bright red lipstick, helped Team USA bring home the bronze medal in a nail-biting win over Australia on Tuesday. Following her win, the Vermont native spoke … Read more

Wayfair (W) earnings Q2 2024

Wayfair (W) earnings Q2 2024

The first Wayfair brick-and-mortar store prepares to open on May 02, 2024 in Wilmette, Illinois.  Scott Olson | Getty Images Online home goods company Wayfair saw sales decline in its fiscal second quarter as its CEO likened the current slowdown in the home goods category to the 2008 financial crisis. “Our credit card data suggests … Read more