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A push to re-shore semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. has spurred massive spending, and with it, concerns about the size of the skilled workforce. President Joe Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law one year ago, and semiconductor companies across the United States have promised to spend $231 billion on building chip manufacturing

Rocket Lab Rocket Lab on Tuesday reported second-quarter results that largely met Wall Street’s expectations, and the company said it added contracts for 10 more launches in 2023 and 2024. “The second quarter saw strong performance across Rocket Lab’s launch and space systems businesses with three successful Electron [rocket] launches, more than 17 spacecraft featuring

In this article DIS PENN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT SportsCenter at ESPN Headquarters. The Washington Post | The Washington Post | Getty Images Disney‘s ESPN is launching a betting sportsbook, putting the sports entertainment unit deeper into the wagering world. U.S. gambling company Penn Entertainment said it is partnering with ESPN to rebrand

In this article HBI Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A customer at a Target store in Chicago, Illinois shops for Hanes underwear Tannen Maury | Bloomberg | Getty Images Activist investment firm Barington Capital Group is pressuring Hanesbrands to reduce its costs, generate cash and perhaps pick a new CEO as the apparel maker’s

In this article PARA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT The publishing offices of Simon and Schuster in New York. Amy T. Zielinski | Newscast | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Paramount Global agreed to sell book publisher Simon & Schuster to private equity giant KKR for $1.62 billion, the media company said Monday

In this article RDW Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Redwire Corporation banner is displayed at the New York Stock Exchange, Sept. 8, 2021. Source: NYSE Space infrastructure company Redwire said Monday that it nearly erased its net losses during the second quarter and further grew its contract backlog. Redwire brought in $60.1 million

In this article MSFT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT When Dr. Tra’chella Johnson Foy greets her patients, she sits across from them facing away from the computer in the exam room. Then, she pulls out her phone, and asks for permission to record the appointment. “It listens in on our visit so I can

In this article FSR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Fisker began deliveries of its battery-electric Ocean SUV in the second quarter of 2023. Courtesy: Fisker Electric vehicle startup Fisker on Friday reported a second-quarter loss that was narrower than expected, despite struggling to get the electric Ocean SUV into full production during the period

Affirmative action supporters and counterprotesters shout at each other outside the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., June 29, 2023. Kent Nishimura | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Even before the Supreme Court‘s ruling on affirmative action policies in college admissions, the nation’s top business leaders expressed concern over how the decision could

There’s no denying automation will eliminate certain jobs in the coming years. But as companies adopt robots on manufacturing floors, in kitchens and on delivery routes, workers have a growing opportunity to join the ranks in helping to build and implement the technology. Both humanoid and nonhumanoid robots are set to reduce employment in the

In this article WBD Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A scene from the “Barbie” movie. Courtesy: Warner Bros. “Barbie” is less than $100 million away from topping $1 billion at the global box office. Heading into the weekend, the bubblegum pink flick from Warner Bros. Discovery and Mattel has tallied $916.1 million. It’s expected

Shoppers at Brickell City Centre in Miami, Florida, US, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.  Eva Marie Uzcategui | Bloomberg | Getty Images It’s not your imagination: Companies are getting stingier with customer rewards. Airlines are making it harder to earn elite status. Retailers have tightened return windows and tacked on fees. Dunkin’ and Sephora are

In this article GS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT David Solomon, Chairman and CEO, Goldman Sachs, participates in a panel discussion during the annual Milken Institute Global Conference at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 29, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. Michael Kovac | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Goldman Sachs is known

In this article ASTR Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT An Astra Spacecraft Engine during testing. Astra Struggling space company Astra is cutting 25% of its workforce, the company announced Friday, and restructuring to focus more on its spacecraft engine business, which will delay progress on the small rocket it has been developing. Astra is

In this article NKLA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Nikola TRE FCEV2 Courtesy: Nikola Shares of electric truck maker Nikola fell more than 24% Friday after a complicated second-quarter report, news of a CEO departure and shareholder approval to issue new stock. Nikola said Friday its CEO, Michael Lohscheller, will step down effective immediately

Home prices are on a tear again across much of the nation after falling for much of last year. That means giving back to homeowners the equity they lost. Home prices in June hit record highs in 60% of U.S. markets, according to a new report from Black Knight, set to be released Monday. Its

In this article NKLA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Nikola Tre BEV Courtesy: Nikola Electric truck maker Nikola won shareholder approval to issue new stock, the company said late on Thursday. The vote paves the way for Nikola to raise additional funds to support the launch of its fuel-cell-powered electric Tre semitruck and the buildout

In this article MAT HAS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A Hasbro Monopoly board game arranged in Dobbs Ferry, New York, Feb. 6, 2022. Tiffany Hagler-Geard | Bloomberg | Getty Images Four years after acquiring Toronto-based production studio eOne, Hasbro is selling it off to Lionsgate. The deal, announced Thursday, is valued at $500

In this article WBD Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Kevin Mazur | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Warner Bros. Discovery reported second-quarter results Thursday that fell below Wall Street expectations across the board and revealed subscriber totals that were down from the previous quarter. Global direct-to-consumer streaming subscribers at the end of the

Picketers walk outside the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, CA on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 as the Writers Guild of America strike enters the sixth week.  Myung J. Chun | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images As the Hollywood writers strike nears its 100th day and pressure from striking actors mounts, producers are asking for