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ConocoPhillips is buying Marathon Oil in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $17.1 billion as energy prices rise and big oil companies reap massive profits.

Energy |
ConocoPhillips buying Marathon Oil for $17.1 billion in all-stock deal as energy prices rise

May 29, 2024 at 7:16 a.m.

ConocoPhillips is buying Marathon Oil in an all-stock deal valued at approximately $17.1 billion as energy prices rise and big oil companies reap massive profits.

Red Lobster, the casual dining chain that won fans with inventions like popcorn shrimp and “endless” seafood deals, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Business |
Red Lobster seeks bankruptcy protection days after closing dozens of restaurants

May 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Red Lobster, the casual dining chain that won fans with inventions like popcorn shrimp and “endless” seafood deals, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Target is cutting prices on thousands of consumer basics this summer, goods ranging from diapers to milk, with more Americans paying closer attention to their spending as inflation cuts into household budgets.

Economy |
Target to lower prices on thousands of basic items as inflation sends customers scrounging for deals

May 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Target is cutting prices on thousands of consumer basics this summer, goods ranging from diapers to milk, with more Americans paying closer attention to their spending as inflation cuts into...

This year’s WrestleMania is just days away, but the WWE’s marketing campaign for its biggest premium live event of the year was kicked into overdrive months ago.

Business |
WWE kicks, punches, slams marketing efforts into high gear ahead of WrestleMania, its big event

April 1, 2024 at 12:56 p.m.

This year’s WrestleMania is just days away, but the WWE’s marketing campaign for its biggest premium live event of the year was kicked into overdrive months ago.

Dollar Tree swung to a surprise fourth-quarter loss and will close nearly 1,000 stores after the discount retailer slashed the value of a rival chain it acquired almost a decade ago.

Retail |
Dollar Tree to close nearly 1,000 stores, posts surprise fourth quarter loss

March 13, 2024 at 6:24 p.m.

Dollar Tree swung to a surprise fourth-quarter loss and will close nearly 1,000 stores after the discount retailer slashed the value of a rival chain it acquired almost a decade...

Wendy’s is looking to test having the prices of its menu items fluctuate throughout the day based on demand, implementing a strategy that has already taken hold with ride-sharing companies and ticket sellers.

Restaurants, Food and Drink |
Wendy’s looking to test surge pricing at restaurants as early as next year

February 27, 2024 at 12:02 p.m.

Wendy’s is looking to test having the prices of its menu items fluctuate throughout the day based on demand, implementing a strategy that has already taken hold with ride-sharing companies...

WWE’s weekly television show “Raw” will move to Netflix next year as part of a major streaming deal worth more than $5 billion.

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WWE’s “Raw” is moving to Netflix next year in a major streaming deal worth more than $5 billion

January 23, 2024 at 12:26 p.m.

WWE’s weekly television show “Raw” will move to Netflix next year as part of a major streaming deal worth more than $5 billion.

It is a name that has become almost synonymous with professional wrestling but its bearer, Dwayne Johnson, has never legally owned “The Rock.”

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson gets rights to one of the most famous nicknames in entertainment, his own

January 23, 2024 at 12:37 p.m.

It is a name that has become almost synonymous with professional wrestling but its bearer, Dwayne Johnson, has never legally owned “The Rock.”

San Francisco’s 127-year-old Anchor Brewing Co. will shut down and liquidate after years of declining sales, citing tough economic conditions.

Business |
Pioneering Anchor Brewing Co. to halt operations after 127 years with beer sales in decline

July 12, 2023 at 3:12 p.m.

San Francisco’s 127-year-old Anchor Brewing Co. will shut down and liquidate after years of declining sales, citing tough economic conditions.

Bank of America is being ordered to pay more than $100 million to customers for double-dipping on some fees, withholding reward bonuses and opening some accounts without customer consent.

Economy |
Bank of America to pay more than $100M for doubling fees, opening accounts without customer consent

July 11, 2023 at 8:27 a.m.

Bank of America is being ordered to pay more than $100 million to customers for double-dipping on some fees, withholding reward bonuses and opening some accounts without customer consent.

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