World and Business

In a bold move to compete with retail giants like Walmart, Amazon, and Temu, Dollar General is piloting a same-day delivery service. This initiative marks a significant shift for the Tennessee-based retailer, which has traditionally relied on its extensive network of brick-and-mortar stores. By introducing this service, Dollar General aims to enhance convenience for its […]

Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has had a remarkable year, with its stock soaring by more than 280%. Known for its data analytics software that powers both commercial and government clients, the company has positioned itself as an early leader in the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. With its innovative Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) launched just last

The Coca-Cola Company (KO), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a cornerstone of the global beverage industry. With a market cap of $269.4 billion, Coca-Cola stands tall as a mega-cap stock, a category reserved for companies of exceptional size, stability, and market influence. Renowned for its expansive portfolio of non-alcoholic beverages—ranging from sodas and energy drinks

Southwest Airlines and American Airlines have raised their fourth-quarter revenue forecasts, signaling stronger-than-expected performance driven by robust demand and higher fares. Both airlines’ stocks saw significant gains following the news, as investors reacted positively to the updated outlooks. The positive momentum also comes amid improving trends in bookings and overall market conditions, as the airlines

Ulta Beauty has exceeded Wall Street’s expectations for its fiscal third-quarter results, driving its stock price up more than 10% in after-hours trading. The beauty retailer, known for its vast selection of makeup, skincare, and beauty products, defied concerns about waning demand and fierce competition, reporting solid earnings and revenue growth. Ulta’s performance signals resilience

Lululemon has reported impressive financial results for its fiscal third quarter, surpassing Wall Street’s expectations on both revenue and earnings. The athletic apparel retailer, best known for its yoga pants and iconic belt bags, experienced a 9% year-over-year increase in sales, driven by strong international demand that helped offset slower growth in its largest market,

A Washington man has been sentenced to a lengthy prison term for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme involving staged automobile, boat, and home accidents. William Oldham Mize, the ringleader of the elaborate scam, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison and ordered to pay over $7 million in restitution for his role in

The U.S. labor market showed stronger-than-anticipated growth in November, with the economy adding 227,000 jobs, according to the latest report from the Labor Department. This surge follows an upward revision of October’s job gains, which were initially reported at just 36,000 but have now been revised upward. Economists had predicted a more modest increase of