Business, page 6
Running the thing: costs, suppliers, staff and the paperwork.
Sunday, October 11
NASA satellite network launches to track El Niño and hurricanes
NASA launched a new satellite to track ocean levels. It flies right behind an older twin in orbit. Better data means shipping and coastal businesses get storm warnings faster.
Hospitals shift care to Outpatient sites as patient demand rises
Hospitals are pushing more care into Outpatient centers. New data shows procedures are moving fast to cheaper sites. Vizient predicts Outpatient volume will jump by 20%. That shift helps hospitals finally grow their operating margins. You could see lower out-of-pocket costs for your care.
CEO Michael Intrator signs 5-year contracts before buying expensive computer gear
CEO Michael Intrator will not buy expensive computing infrastructure for CoreWeave until he has a 5-year contract in hand. The company is very thoughtful about the risks of borrowing money.
Friday, October 9
Jeff Bezos predicts AI will make three-day work weeks possible
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos sees a new future. He says AI will boost worker productivity massively. One salary might soon support a whole family. Some people will choose to work only three days. Hiring will become harder for business owners everywhere. This shift could change how you run your shop.
Citi hires 12 new private bank leaders to chase $3 trillion
Citi is hunting for billions in new North American assets. They hired 12 new leaders to grab wealth from competitors. The bank currently manages over $1 trillion for elite clients. They want to capture another $3 trillion sitting elsewhere. This push signals a major shift for the global giant.
Kroger and Target update staff uniforms to boost store visibility
Shoppers often struggle to find help in big stores. Kroger and Target are now forcing staff to wear uniforms. Kroger workers must wear company shirts with logos. Target grocery staff will soon wear hats and aprons. These changes aim to make employees easier to spot.
Ocean freight rates stay high despite China Golden Week holiday
Shipping costs usually drop during China's Golden Week holiday. This year, weather delays are keeping prices high for everyone. Over 150 ships are stuck waiting at the Shanghai port. You should expect delays of up to 10 days on shipments. These high fees will likely hit your bottom line this month.
H-E-B grocery store visits grow 6 times faster than industry average
Texas shoppers are flocking to H-E-B stores. Visits jumped six times faster than other grocery chains. Customers stay longer and visit more than four times monthly. The chain adds BBQ restaurants to keep people inside. They are expanding rapidly across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Thursday, October 8
Customer interviews reveal why buyers ignore your marketing ads
Your buyer thinks differently on every platform. A Google searcher wants answers fast. A Reddit user wants honest peer advice. Do not use the same script everywhere. Talk to your customers to learn their specific mindset. This helps you fix ads that are not working.
Meta pays $18 billion to settle lawsuits as user numbers grow
Meta is facing massive legal bills across the country. Courts call their apps a public nuisance for young users. Despite the bad press, their business is booming. Profits are up and new AI tools are launching. You might wonder if any scandal can hurt them.
Dallas keeps 300 license plate cameras after company offers free 90-day extension
Priceline owner faces FTC crackdown over misleading hotel ads
The US Federal Trade Commission is preparing action against Booking Holdings. Ads on Priceline send guests to a third party charging surprise fees. The case carries more than $500 million in potential penalties. Check your bookings if you use travel aggregator websites.
Chrysler Building to get crown restored after multi-million-dollar sale deal
The famous Chrysler Building in Manhattan is getting a major fix. Developer Tishman Speyer is putting $235m into the 77-storey skyscraper. Workers will polish the Art Deco crown and upgrade the offices inside. The historic tower near Grand Central will finally shine again.
Air cargo shippers drop long-term contracts as short deals surge
Long-term shipping deals are losing favor as the Air cargo market shifts rapidly. Shippers locked into 3-month agreements now make up 60% of new business. One-year contracts dropped sharply from 40% down to 25%.
Wednesday, October 7
US power use to reach record highs in 2026 and 2027
US Energy Information Administration says power demand will rise. Demand is surging due to data centers and electrification. Wholesale electricity prices to average $52 per megawatt hour in 2026. This affects your business's electricity bill.
Walmart and Wing expand drone delivery to over 270 stores
Walmart and drone partner Wing plan to reach over 270 stores by next year. Wing drones cruise at up to 60 mph and carry up to 5 pounds of groceries. Customers can request the service through the Walmart app or website.
Federal Trade Commission warns 24 hospital systems over hidden medical prices
The FTC warned 24 hospital systems over incomplete pricing disclosures. More than half of hospitals remain noncompliant with federal price transparency rules. The agency fined 28 noncompliant hospitals since 2021.
Utah approves AI pilots for automated prescriptions and virtual pelvic therapy
Utah approved three new healthcare artificial intelligence pilots on Friday. One pilot lets Nolla Health diagnose acne and issue prescriptions. Another lets August AI renew medications for chronic conditions. None of the programs have launched yet.
Tuesday, October 6
Equinor warns UK risks becoming uninvestable if drilling is blocked
Norwegian oil giant Equinor threatens to pull future UK investments. The company questions projects at Rosebank and Jackdaw fields. Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh faces a final approval decision.
Over 1,200 crew members from non-ties nations entered Israel this year
More than 1,200 airline crew members from countries without diplomatic ties entered Israel this year. The total includes citizens from Syria, Lebanon, and Oman. Newly revealed figures follow the attempted hijacking of a FlyDubai flight to Tel Aviv.
Amazon wins global rights to stream Emmys
Amazon Prime Video is a streaming service. They will stream the Emmy Awards for free worldwide. The ceremony starts in 2027. It was on traditional US TV before.
US stocks rise toward all-time high
S&P 500 up 0.8%. Dow Jones adds 265 points. Oil prices drop 2% to $98.30 per barrel.
Over 200 Israelis arrive in Poland without luggage
Students and staff from Rehovot and Ness Ziona. Flight delayed 90 minutes at Ben Gurion Airport. No clear timetable for delivering luggage. They are buying essentials and checking insurance.
Utah becomes first state to let artificial intelligence prescribe acne medication
Utah is the first state allowing artificial intelligence to prescribe acne medication. Telehealth startup Nolla Health offers the app for about $5 a month. Medications cost around $50 a month without seeing a doctor.
Surgeon turned entrepreneur builds 25 longevity clinics called Next Health
Dr. Darshan Shah founded Next Health to fix everything people hate about doctor visits. The longevity clinic chain now has more than 25 locations worldwide. Memberships start at $99 a month, while an Executive Physical costs $14,500.
Wednesday, September 23
Approved, listed and cheapest is not the same as wanted
Monday's inflows into Dogecoin funds were bigger than the entire fund Bitwise is closing, which earned about $2,454 a year in fees.
A bank is now squaring up with Mastercard in its own digital dollar
SoFi is moving a card program of more than $25 billion a year onto a token it issues itself. The faster money only lands if you bank there.
