Columbus, OH

Growing pains from building out a national network hampered Saia’s second-quarter results, sending shares of the less-than-truckload carrier more than 20% lower briefly on Friday. Incremental operating costs from the company’s terminal additions and a mix shift to lower-weight, retail freight were a drag on margins during the period.

Freight mix, terminal openings weigh on Saia’s Q2; stock drops 20%

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Academy Sports and Outdoors trades at a significant discount compared to larger peer Dick's Sporting Goods. Nike has increased its dividend payouts annually for 22 consecutive years. Both stocks slumped in 2024 as consumers tightened their belts on discretionary spending. These companies are in better shape than the market is...

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If you’ve been keeping an eye on the retail scene, you might have heard that Rite Aid is getting close to hitting a major rough patch. The pharmacy chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcyChapter 11 bankruptcy protection back in October 2023, and things haven’t been looking too rosy since then.

A major retailer is edging closer to a dire situation: Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Wisconsin State

Brookfield, WI

In a wave of unexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected news, Piggly Wiggly has shuttered its store in Brookfield, Wisconsin, leaving customers feeling as if they've lost a family member. The closure, originally set for June 15, was moved up abruptly, catching shoppers off guard as the aisles emptied out with a clearance sale offering 50% off all merchandise.

500-store Grocery Chain Closes Location, Shoppers Cry.

Should investors consider buying the tech giant's stock even after it fell?

Alphabet Sees Google Cloud Has Momentum, but the Stock Is Down. Should Investors Buy the Dip?

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Trust holds a highly concentrated portfolio. The Microsoft founder has donated billions in his company's stock to the foundation. Gates' portfolio is heavily influenced by his longtime friendship with Warren Buffett. Some of the biggest holdings in the tech billionaire's portfolio may surprise you.

Billionaire Bill Gates Has 68% of His Foundation's $46 Billion Portfolio Invested in 3 Phenomenal Stocks

Here’s a story that’s making waves in the retail world: Conn's HomePlus, a well-known discount furniture chain, has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And the news isn’t just about numbers—it’s about real people and places, so let’s dive into what’s happening.

Another retail giant has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is shutting down several stores.

The AI revolution is reshaping the tech landscape, and these two stocks are at the forefront of the transformation.

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Old Dominion Freight Line’s tonnage per day rose 1.9% in Q2 despite ongoing softness, particularly in the industrial accounts that make up over half of its business, the carrier reported Wednesday. While customers’ inventories vary, the LTL sector’s overall capacity remains lower than when Yellow Corp. filed for bankruptcy...

Old Dominion sees freight market ‘starting to thaw’

Now that Red Lobster is in the process of getting a new owner, the chain’s post-bankruptcy financial situation is becoming clearer. The sale, which will likely be approved Sept. 5 during a hearing on the matter, will transfer ownership of the restaurant chain to an entity formed by existing lenders, including Fortress Credit Corp.

Red Lobster expects positive net income by fiscal 2026

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. The big picture: As Intel prepares a patch to address crashing issues in its 13th and 14th-generation Raptor Lake CPUs, more information about the processors' failure rates is emerging. Some companies have opted to switch to AMD, and a retailer recently disclosed that Intel CPU return rates have risen dramatically in recent years.

Retailer says Intel Raptor Lake CPU RMA returns are up to 4x of previous generations

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In this week’s Astrology, Chiron and Mercury shift into their retrograde motion, plus there’s a New Moon in Leo. We have an interesting week full of planetary transits. In this week’s Astrology, Chiron has entered retrograde motion, allowing us to work on building healthy self-assurance. Mercury will also enter its inverse cycle, helping us reexamine where we lack self-expression and alignment in our lives. There’s a New Moon in Leo that should encourage us to take center stage in our lives. Venus is making the most transits over these next seven days, motivating us to see problematic patterns in our love life and finances.

This Week’s Horoscope Forecast For July 29th to August 4th, 2024

Shares in fast casual restaurant Chipotle Mexican Grill jumped in extended trading Wednesday after the burrito maker reported second-quarter results that came in above Wall Street’s expectations. Following a correction of around 24%, Chipotle shares appear to have found support near a trendline linking prior price action and the...

Watch These Chipotle Price Levels as Stock Jumps After Strong Earnings Report

Florida State

Edmond Thorne

Florida's Aging Homeowners Face Financial Crisis: Soaring HOA Fees, Insurance Costs, and Living Expenses Threaten to Price Out Long-Time Residents. Fort Lauderdale, FL. - Florida, the Sunshine State, known as America's retirement home, has a significant population of older homeowners. However, a growing number of these residents are finding themselves in a precarious situation. Despite owning valuable properties, they are increasingly cash-strapped due to rising costs of living, including high Homeowners Association (HOA) fees, skyrocketing insurance costs, expensive medical care, and escalating food prices. This financial strain forces many to consider selling their homes and leaving Florida for more affordable living areas.

Florida's Aging Homeowners: House-Rich, But Cash-Strapped, and Facing a Crisis

Nvidia has invested in a handful of stocks over the past year, including Arm Holdings and SoundHound AI. According to a July 18 regulatory filing, Nvidia added to its position in little-known upstart Serve Robotics. Serve shares soared 225% following the news, but investors shouldn't rush to follow Nvidia's lead.

Meet the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock That Just Soared 225% Thanks to Nvidia

Shares of Ford fell more than 11% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the automaker reported much weaker than expected earnings. The company said it was compelled to set aside more money to cover the cost of repairing customers’ vehicles.

Ford keeps having to repair customers’ new cars and trucks. Its profit is plunging and its stock tumbled

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

North Carolina State

Nash County, NC

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Pfizer will shut down operations at two of its manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, resulting in over 200 job losses. The affected sites are:. Recent History: This plant had recently reopened after sustaining tornado damage in July 2023.

North Carolina Job Market Devastate as Pfizer to layoff hundreds in Nash, Lee counties

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Crock-Pot Parent Newell's Stock Leaps Back Into the Green

Newell Brands raised its full-year EPS guidance and posted net income that more than doubled year-over-year. The company is in the midst of a restructuring that...

Crock-Pot Parent Newell's Stock Leaps Back Into the Green

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