The vote by Volkswagen workers in Tennessee to become United Auto Workers members hands the union its first win in a campaign to unionize factories outside of the Detroit Three automakers — Ford Motor Co., Stellantis and General Motors. In the final tally, 73% of votes cast in the election run by the National Labor Relations Board were in favor of joining the union.The UAW fell short in previous votes at the Chattanooga plant in 2014 and 2019. It hopes to use the April 19 victory to galvanize autoworkers’ unionization efforts in other states in the South. Mercedes-Benz workers in…
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A survey from the National Association for Business Economics predicts mixed results over the next three months thanks, in part, to still stubborn inflation.
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Betterment, the largest robo-advisor in the United States, announced its agreement to acquire Marcus Invest’s digital investing accounts from Goldman Sachs. This move will see Marcus Invest customers transitioned to Betterment in the coming months, integrating them into an already substantial client base of over 850,000 and managing assets that top $45 billion. What Is Betterment? Betterment has been at the forefront of digital investing, championing a customer-centric approach that combines sophisticated technology with personalized financial advice. The acquisition of Marcus Invest’s accounts is poised to further enhance Betterment’s market position by absorbing a portfolio that complements its existing services…
“We haven’t had a full night’s sleep since our son was born eight years ago,” said Mrs. B, pointing to her son’s dry, red and itchy skin. Her son has had eczema his entire life. Also known as atopic dermatitis, this chronic skin disease affects about 1 in 5 children in the industrialized world. Some studies have found rates of eczema in developing nations to be over thirtyfold lower compared with industrialized nations. However, rates of eczema didn’t spike with the Industrial Revolution, which began around 1760. Instead, eczema in countries such as the U.S., Finland and other countries started…
A new lawsuit alleges that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been illegally tracking the data of Americans who have invested in the stock market.The lawsuit, filed by the New Civil Liberties Alliance last week in Texas, claims that the agency has been illegally collecting data through the “Consolidated Audit Trail” program (CAT), and that the program is unconstitutional.The SEC is accused of storing and tracking data that involves “trade information on every investor’s trades from inception to completion,” which they claim violates the Fourth Amendment. Related: What the SEC’s New Climate Transparency Rules Mean for You”By seizing…
Taking that much needed vacation while on a debt payoff journey may seem impossible, but it doesn’t have to be. By planning a vacation that suits your budget and keeps goals on track, you can transport yourself somewhere new and recharge.It’s an approach Jasmine Gillians, a leave of absence specialist and YouTuber at the channel Jazzie RayShaune, is taking with her husband. On their second debt payoff journey, the Kansas City, Missouri-based couple is working on eliminating around $64,000 in remaining debt. Previously, they took the stricter path of staying home all the time and avoiding spending on extras. She…
Uncharted CEO and founder Jessica O. Matthews is on a mission to help consumers lower their utility bills.
Lauren Sánchez has found herself in the public eye, thanks to her high-profile engagement to Amazon founder and billionaire Jeff Bezos — and now one national news outlet is looking for a specialized reporter to cover her every move. The Daily Beast announced that it is looking to hire a full-time senior reporter to cover Sánchez and her daily dealings — from business to social to space. “The Beast plans to cover tech moguls and their ecosystem, as part of the site’s return to its roots as a ‘smart tabloid,'” per Axios. This follows trends of other publications, such as…
Small businesses are making their mark on the economy and in their communities, with the U.S. Census Bureau reporting a record high 5.5 million business applications in 2023. As small-business owners hustle to file paperwork, find clients and customers and work toward profitability, they may overlook a key part of business planning — life insurance. Why small-business owners need life insurance Whether you’re a one-person show or managing a complex operation with multiple employees, life insurance can be valuable to your business plans, says Alison Salka, senior vice president at LIMRA Research, a Connecticut-based insurance trade group. Small-business leaders have…
Profit growth momentum of the so-called Big Six technology stocks could “collapse” over the next few quarters, UBS Global Research strategists said on Monday, downgrading its rating on the mega-cap companies. Growth in earnings per share (EPS) of the “Big 6 TECH+” stocks—Apple, Amazon.com, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, and Nvidia—was projected to decline to 15.5% by the first quarter of 2025, from 42.2% estimated for the same period this year, strategists led by Jonathan Golub said. “Our downgrade of the Big Six – from ‘Overweight’ to ‘Neutral’ – is not predicated on extended valuations, or doubts about artificial intelligence. Rather,…
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. One of the biggest challenges businesses face is protecting their online reputation. Now that virtually everyone can access the internet from the convenience of their mobile device, many consumers use online reviews to share their experiences or inform their purchasing decisions. As such, many businesses are looking for new methods of online reputation management to build a positive online reputation. A strategic narrative is one of the most important tools a brand needs to survive challenges to its online reputation. A strategic narrative defines the brand’s identity, values and purpose, which should…