By Veronika Bondarenko The social media platform is shutting down its live shopping function for good this time. For a long time, Facebook has put a lot of its hopes on online shopping. The social media platform that rebranded itself as Meta META last …
Jobs Market Strength May Endure; Is Recession Likely?
By Dan Weil Job openings fell 5.4% in June from May, to 10.7 million, but that number far topped the hiring total of 6.4 million. The labor market remains strong, with payrolls soaring 372,000 in July and unemployment sticking at a measly 3.6%. And tho…
Coinbase Stock Has Jumped Since Cathie Wood Sold. Is It a Buy?
By Bret Kenwell Coinbase shares have doubled since asset manager Cathie Wood’s Ark sold it. What does it look like on the chart now? Coinbase (COIN) – Get Coinbase Global Inc Report stock exploded on Thursday as the crypto specialist reported it would …
Gasoline Prices Could Fall to $2.99 Next Week
By Ellen Chang Crude oil prices declined on August 4 to their lowest prices since before Ukraine was invaded by Russia as the futures market indicated a possible recession that could dampen demand from consumers. The U.S. oil benchmark WTI fell below $…
Universal Studios Makes a Harry Potter Change Some People Will Love
By Alexa Back Grab your broomstick and get this elevated fan favorite! The “Harry Potter” books, first written by J.K. Rowling and then adapted into a film series with famous celebrities like Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, Tom Felton, and Rupert Grint,…
Royal Caribbean CEO Hints When It Will Fully Drop Covid Testing
By Daniel Kline The Royal Caribbean cruise line has slowly been dropping covid protocols, but two major rules remain in place. The recovery has gotten very real for Royal Caribbean International (RCL) – Get Royal Caribbean Group Report. The cruise line…
Disney Welcomes Back a Beloved Halloween Event
By Zigi Kaiser After two years on hold, a very special party is finally back. Each year Disney (DIS) – Get The Walt Disney Company Report holds the famous Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom. The much-loved event has been on hold…
Will Monkeypox Weigh on Travel?
By Tony Owusu Cruise ships are just emerging from the covid pandemic and beginning to operate normally. Is the industry ready for Monkeypox? Just as the world starts experiencing a return to normalcy of some sort in 2022 after two years under the thumb…
Caesars Inches Closer to Huge Las Vegas Strip Move
By Daniel Kline The company has made clear what it plans on the Las Vegas Strip, but it has a fast-approaching deadline. Caesars Entertainment (CZR) – Get Caesars Entertainment Inc. Report and MGM Resorts (MGM) – Get MGM Resorts International Report do…
When Will Wendy’s Strawberry Frosty Leave Its Menu (Welcome Back Vanilla)
By Daniel Kline The fast-food favorite is only being sold for a limited time. Fast-food chains have only so much capacity for new menu items. When you only have a few fryers, one grill, and limited preparation space, choices have to be made. That’s why…