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Denny's sold off and Pizza Hut on the block as restaurant chains face reckoning
04/11/25 07:17
America's sit-down restaurant chains are in trouble. Both chains are facing the same storm battering restaurants across America....read
Carmaker sparks confusion as it scraps rearview mirror in latest tech gamble - but says it brings two big advantages
04/11/25 01:00The Swedish EV startup, still chasing mainstream recognition, thinks its latest model will be the one that finally breaks through.
America's EV market runs out of juice as sales plunge as much as 80%
04/11/25 11:45Car companies with electric vehicles all posted massive drops in October - the first full month without a decade-old incentive.
I drove two luxury electric SUVs that think they've cracked the code to seducing gas-loving drivers
04/11/25 05:21Two brands are charting a new route to capture hearts, injecting their EVs with personality bold design, quirky materials, and clever, character-rich touches.America's electric car market runs out of juice with sales plunging as much as 80%
04/11/25 04:08Car companies with electric vehicles all posted massive drops in October - the first full month without a decade-old incentive.
Drivers mock new design for world's best-selling car: 'Did it already get into a wreck?'
03/11/25 05:49It's a striking look for a nameplate that's spent 60 years leaning into practicality over personality.
Japanese automaker faces urgent probe over airbag failures
02/11/25 06:00The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched investigations.
Elon Musk stuns Joe Rogan as he say his new Tesla Roadster can fly
31/10/25 09:04The admission could indicate the technologies the world's richest people are hoping to make.Urgent probe into Japanese automaker over terrifying fault that causes airbags to randomly explode while driving
31/10/25 02:16The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched investigations.
Ben & Jerry's co-founder blasts Unilever for blocking Palestine-themed ice cream flavor
30/10/25 04:21His allegations extend an ongoing battle between the outspoken brand and its corporate overlord.
GM abruptly axes over 1,700 jobs in Michigan and Ohio
29/10/25 08:32General Motors has laid off 1,700 workers across manufacturing sites in Michigan and Ohio.
Wall Street reacts as Fed makes interest cut despite data blackout
29/10/25 08:03The timing has raised eyebrows -- the Fed is acting during a data blackout triggered by the ongoing government shutdown.
Wall Street reacts as Fed cuts interest rates despite fears governors flying blind due to government shutdown
29/10/25 05:57The timing has raised eyebrows -- the Fed is acting during a data blackout triggered by the ongoing government shutdown.
Workers stunned as GM abruptly axes over 1,700 jobs in Michigan and Ohio as sales falter
29/10/25 03:31General Motors has laid off 1,700 workers across manufacturing sites in Michigan and Ohio.
Nvidia beats Apple and Microsoft to hit major milestone as most of Wall Street soars
29/10/25 02:00The largest company in America has reached a remarkable new milestone.
GM cuts 300 MORE jobs and shuts down plant
28/10/25 11:51GM's job cuts are the latest in a string of billion-dollar companies slashing white-collar jobs in the US.
UPS stuns Wall Street as it announces it has cut 34,000 jobs this year - far more than planned
28/10/25 07:53The shipping and logistics giant is the latest company to announce massive corporate profits alongside job cuts.
Heartbreak as once-buzzing California mall set to close after more than 50 years
28/10/25 03:08Fans are in mourning as a mall inches toward its final day. There's even a candlelight vigil.
Amazon confirms it has replaced 14,000 humans with robots
28/10/25 01:58'Some may ask why we're reducing roles when the company is performing well,' a top boss wrote.
Amazon confirms it has replaced 14,000 humans with robots amid first wave of massive layoff
28/10/25 01:08'Some may ask why we're reducing roles when the company is performing well,' a top boss wrote.
Carter's to shut 150 stores and cut hundreds of positions after 80% profit drop
28/10/25 06:17The iconic retailer is plotting additional store closures and mass layoffs.
Inside a sneaky $600 surcharge added to America's bestselling cars… that shoppers can't negotiate
28/10/25 01:02Americans are already struggling to keep up with rising car prices. But as prices climb, one often overlooked fee is rising even faster than inflation.
GM cuts hundreds of jobs at 69-year-old Midwest plant - days after stock soared on bumper earnings
27/10/25 03:16GM is the latest in a string of billion-dollar companies that's slashing white collar jobs in the US.
Extraordinary story behind GM's decision to ax much-loved CarPlay... and sinister reason ALL manufacturers will follow
25/10/25 04:37GM's decision isn't simply a case of ignoring what customers want.
Trump takes victory lap as tariffs spark huge gains for GM and Ford - with stocks soaring up to 47%
24/10/25 05:25The post came as Wall Street continued to reward both carmakers. But independent experts are skeptical the sales bonanza will continue.
Wall Street rallies as inflation hits 3 percent
24/10/25 02:04The department released the reading nine days later than originally scheduled due to the government shutdown.
Wall Street explodes as delayed inflation figures crush expectations - how gas, food prices and investors have fared
24/10/25 12:32The department released the reading nine days later than originally scheduled due to the government shutdown.
Fury as 'insane' GM kills much-loved feature from upcoming cars… as rival Ford doubles down
24/10/25 12:45General Motors is cutting the cord on two of the most popular car features in America.
Wall Street in shock as Target abruptly slashes 1,800 HQ roles as jobs apocalypse spreads
23/10/25 08:30It's been a rough three years for Target. Now, 1,000 workers are preparing to leave the company.
Car boss updates self driving tech after amazon outage
23/10/25 01:24'You don't have to worry about that,' a top boss told the Daily Mail while unveiling new 'eyes-off' tech.
Car bosses give urgent update on self-driving cars after Amazon outage sparks crash worries
23/10/25 03:58'You don't have to worry about that,' a top boss told the Daily Mail while unveiling new 'eyes-off' tech.
The real reason behind Cracker Barrel's disastrous logo change... and it makes complete sense
23/10/25 03:43Cracker Barrel's recent logo fiasco wasn't an attempt to 'go woke' after all. CEO Julie Felss Masino has finally explained why she made the big change.
GM stuns with most advanced self-driving cars yet that blow Tesla out of the water
22/10/25 03:50America's best-selling carmaker is launching new tech that it says will outperform Tesla.
I drove BMW's cheapest car... it shows how wild car prices are getting in America
18/10/25 06:52Most shoppers hunting for a deal don't wander into a BMW dealership.
Chili's fans slam 'incredibly disappointing' new menu addition that looks disgusting
16/10/25 01:26Shoppers joked about the dish's color, saying that RFK Jr. would crack down on the chain for using alleged food dyes.
US town with stark wealth gap adopts bold anti-shoplifting measure
15/10/25 11:06To combat shoplifters using the five-finger discount, lawmakers took aim at self-checkout. Retailers aren't happy about it.
Popular outdoor retailer to shut three stores as sales slump
15/10/25 02:30The decision to shutter stores comes as the company battles falling sales and a challenging retail climate.Fury as California suburb with stark wealth gap adopts controversial anti-shoplifting measure
15/10/25 01:54To combat shoplifters using the five-finger discount, lawmakers took aim at self-checkout. Retailers aren't happy about it.
Ford cuts production of five popular cars as woes mount
14/10/25 03:19Investors tell the Daily Mail they're now closely monitoring production of America's best-selling vehicle.
Amazon closes grocery stores on east and west coast after killing concept entirely in major market
14/10/25 01:19The company confirmed the closures to the Daily Mail. Retail experts say a big problem contributed to the shutdown.
Vegan dream in tatters as $8bn fake meat darling now worthless after brutal Wall Street sell off
14/10/25 02:51The meatless burger company is struggling to pay $800million in debt. It's a wild fall for a company that used to be worth $7.8billion.
US's No2 bank flips on gold as ordinary Americans bet they can make a fortune - here's why it's risky
13/10/25 11:19Gold has been on a record-breaking streak. After another run on Friday, a bank is expressing a big change of heart.
Deep blue city sparks fury as it plots supermarket plan straight out of Communist Russia
13/10/25 11:19The city is fighting against dwindling grocery stores after several recent closures.
Wawa dethroned as America's No1 convenience store by Midwest rival
13/10/25 07:22The rankings have some surprising results, including massive chains missing out on the top ten.
Farm bankruptcy surge forces Trump into $14bn bailout plan to save his voters' livelihoods and keep food on tables
11/10/25 03:58Farmers are struggling as a trade war intensifies. President Trump is turning to an old tactic.
I drove both 'Temu F-150s' - critics are wrong and they can fix America's autobesity
11/10/25 03:46Most Americans don't actually need trucks this big anymore. Still, they're wildly popular. Here are some better solutions.
Gold is soaring... here's what the pros say you should do with your 401(k) before it's too late
11/10/25 03:09Investors are increasingly getting the Midas touch on their retirement funds. Here's what experts say is best for your portfolio.
GM kills two gas classics to make way for EV
10/10/25 06:48GM kills two gas classics to make way for a tiny car that red-blooded lovers of all-American gas cars will hate.
Burned by Chili's: Southern chain blames dominant rival for bankruptcy as mass closures loom
10/10/25 02:03Chili's has experienced massive growth for two years. Other restaurants are saying that's cutting into their sales.
Ferrari's woke new car shocks motor industry - and puts stock on course for worst day EVER
09/10/25 07:41'Ferrari has now gone woke,' one commenter posted on X.
REVEALED: America's big 4 fast-food companies are about to launch their spookiest meals, including Boo Buckets and massive coupons
09/10/25 05:44The return of Halloween-themed offerings shows just how much fast-food chains are leaning into nostalgia and seasonal hype to drive traffic.
America's most influential banker Jamie Dimon gives chilling update every American has been dreading
09/10/25 02:19He's known for his blunt analysis, and his company frequently performs industry-spanning stress tests, giving him unique insight.
Factory fire crushes production of America's best-selling car and wipes billions off company's value
08/10/25 11:29On September 16, a three-alarm blaze ripped through the roof at Novelis' hot mill in Oswego, New York.
Urgent recall of 135,000 cars in the US over fears they can burst into flames
08/10/25 04:05More than 100,000 are sold each year making it one of America's most popular cars.
Legendary 56-year-old restaurant chain sparks Cracker Barrel-style outrage after axing classic logo
07/10/25 11:56The 56-year-old chain with 485 US restaurants has unveiled a new logo that removed any reference to its famous history.
Report: Chevy Camaro primed to return after secret filing
07/10/25 06:23A legendary American muscle car - and a favorite among A-list celebs - could be primed for a comeback.
Hollywood's favorite muscle car primed for return as America's No.1 automaker files secret paperwork
07/10/25 05:41A legendary American muscle car - and a favorite among A-list celebs - could be primed for a comeback.
Record gold surge flashes dire warning for US economy as 2008 crash forecaster weighs in
07/10/25 01:49The record-setting price could help Americans sell their precious goods at a pawn shop. But it's a sign of broader economic fears.
Catastrophic fire cripples US car production - threatening higher prices
07/10/25 12:55A fire broke out at a New York plant with serious implications for the US automaking industry.
Wall Street billionaire predicts 'explosive' fall that could mirror dot-com bubble: 'History rhymes'
06/10/25 09:12A billionaire investor known for calling some of Wall Street's ugliest crashes is getting uneasy.
America's No3 carmaker bets $10bn on gas-guzzlers to revive US sales
06/10/25 04:49Some of that money could go toward a long-awaited midsize pickup, a fresh Jeep, or even a revived gas-guzzling muscle car.
Warren Buffett's stock market gauge hits record high... signaling bigger risks than dot-com bubble
04/10/25 07:23America celebrated its first $4trillion company - that sets off some warnings for America's most legendary investor.
The 20 jobs that companies are desperate to fill - even as jobs apocalypse spreads
04/10/25 03:12America's jobs market is in a tough spot. But employers can't find enough workers for these 20 positions.
Catholic Diocese with 200 churches and schools files bankruptcy update after $273m abuse bill
03/10/25 05:53The new filing is essentially a roadmap of how the organization plans on exiting bankruptcy court.
Ford CEO warns of $2B tariff hit as foreign rivals get easier ride: 'Not a fair fight'
03/10/25 04:28Farley's warning underscores how tariffs, meant to bolster American manufacturing, are already making cars more expensive.
Toys R Us unveils crazy Spirit Halloween strategy seven years after bankruptcy
02/10/25 06:17A nostalgic chain has been staging a comeback after a spectacular collapse in 2018.
Warren Buffett bets big on US as he lands first mega-deal in years
02/10/25 01:37Warren Buffett is about to strike his first massive acquisition in years.
401(k) warning as Wall Street trades blind with 'rumor' replacing key data in shutdown
01/10/25 05:54Wall Street bankers will be forced to trade in the dark because of Wednesday's government shutdown.
Supreme Court decides on the fate of US economy by backing Biden's Fed appointee
01/10/25 03:17The court's decision will allow the governor to vote on two upcoming interest rate decisions that could influence the direction of the US economy.
Jobs outlook darkens further as US firms cut 32,000 positions in a month
01/10/25 12:58A jobs collapse is gaining steam, new data suggests.
Red-blooded America eats it up as fake meat darling flames out and stock plunges to record low
01/10/25 01:59'Once a company has fallen on its face, it's very difficult and time-consuming to reboot and try again,' an analysts warns the Daily Mail.
Auto giant's collapse sparks recession fears in parallel to 2008 crash
30/09/25 12:28Experts are warning that yet another auto industry bankruptcy is a worrying sign for the US economy.Auto giant's collapse sparks recession fears in haunting parallel to 2008 crash: 'Canary in the coal mine'
30/09/25 02:19Experts are warning that yet another auto industry bankruptcy is a worrying sign for the US economy.
Chapter 11 filing sparks fears Mexican chain will close 16 restaurants across seven states
29/09/25 11:20Another Tex-Mex restaurant is in bankruptcy court after sales dropped.
Key jobs report canceled just as Wall Street watches for recession signals
29/09/25 04:30The Labor Department is preparing Wall Street investors to make some trades in the dark.
Tech CEO gives the clearest sign yet about what will happen to staff as AI rolls out
29/09/25 06:42The company expects to save $1billion after its recent tech investment.
Sports cars are dying - I checked the pulse of survivors from US, Japan, Europe and fell in love
28/09/25 01:00Sales are shrinking, once-popular legends like the Chevy Camaro are dying, and what's left barely feels related. That's left the term 'sports car' feeling fuzzier than ever.
BMW recalls 196K cars over fire risk
26/09/25 07:28Watchdogs advise owners to park their cars outside and away from buildings until they're able to get it fixed.
Video game titan jumps 14% after Saudi mega-investment news
26/09/25 07:22The deal could be the largest take-private in American history.
America's favorite luxury car brand recalls nearly 200k cars over fire risk
26/09/25 06:33Watchdogs advise owners to park their cars outside and away from buildings until they're able to get it fixed.
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