Starbucks Wants to Cut $400 Million in Software Costs. Toast Investors Should Pay Attention.
Key Points Starbucks spends about $400 million annually on software and is developing AI-powered tools to replace systems from Microsoft…
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Cattle Look to Monday After Week of Weakness
Live cattle futures posted losses of $1.05 to 1.30 on Friday, with nearby August down a nickel. August was still…
Trump proposes 20% cargo fee as US vows to police Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States would reinstate its naval blockade of Iranian ships and charge…
The Latest Inflation Data Will Drop on July 14. Here’s Why It’s a Big Deal for the Stock Market
Key Points The June Consumer Price Index (CPI) report is the last major inflation data point before the Federal Reserve’s…
Hogs Look to New Week
Lean hog futures saw mixed action on Friday, with contracts down 27 cents to up 40 cents. June was down $1.77…
Apple's AI restraint boosts stock; analysts see foldable iPhone as next catalyst
Apple Inc. is emerging as an unlikely winner from Wall Street’s growing scepticism over artificial intelligence spending, with investors increasingly…
This is the TFSA Balance You’ll Likely Need to Retire Comfortably in Canada
A $500,000 Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is a retirement number worth taking seriously. It’s not the only number or a…
Oops, I Claimed Social Security Too Soon. What Now?
Key Points You become eligible to claim Social Security at 62, and many people claim their benefits at that age.…
Target's problems aren't what you think they are
When Target CEO Michael Fiddelke took over the struggling company in Feb., he faced a daunting task. Not only did…