Before attending WatchTime New York, I assumed that the crème de la crème of watches always comes from brands like Rolex and Patek Philippe. Now, though, I know that watch collectors are more often drawn to the brands that speak to them. Most booths seemed equally busy, with small crowds forming almost nonstop. At times,…

This story is based on a conversation with Danielle Cadet, 37, a freelance brand consultant, editorial strategist, and podcast host from Atlanta. It has been edited for length and clarity. My family is from Haiti, and I’m a first-generation American. I’ve always felt the pressure to succeed and make my parents proud, especially as a…

Photographs courtesy of XCAL. Recently, I drove to a somewhat lonely stretch of parkway in exurban Loudoun County, where I parked among a sea of military and pro-gun bumper stickers. I entered a Walmart-size building and met up with Jason Brown, the cofounder of XCAL Shooting Sports and Fitness. He led me past fancy gym…

Three years ago, Noah Silverman and Yuki Kinoshita’s Plufl — “the world’s first dog bed for humans” — went viral on TikTok and landed them on “Shark Tank”. Mark Cuban got a kick out of contorting his 6-foot-2 frame into the plush, doughnut-shaped bed and teamed up with fellow shark, Lori Greiner, to invest $200,000…

The oil price has jumped after Donald Trump announced new sanctions on Russia’s biggest producers, as the US president ramps up pressure on Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. Brent crude increased by 3.5% to $64.53 a barrel on the back of the fresh restrictions on Moscow’s two biggest oil companies, Rosneft and…

Oil price jumps after US sanctions Russia’s Rosneft and Lukoil The oil price has jumped after the US has sanctioned Russia’s two largest oil companies to increase pressure on the Kremlin to negotiate an end to its war against Ukraine. The White House’s new measures against Rosneft and Lukoil are the US’s first sanctions against…

General Motors CEO Mary Barra says China’s automakers aren’t just waging a brutal price war over EVs, they have an overproduction problem, too. Barra was speaking to The Verge’s Nilay Patel on the outlet’s “Decoder” podcast when she was asked how GM intended to compete against Chinese automakers. “Right now, there is an incredible price…

Ginger Cheng, China CEO at DBS, discusses the bank’s business strategy in the country. She speaks with Stephen Engle from the sidelines of the Bund Summit in Shanghai. (Source: Bloomberg) Source link

Tesla reported a mixed bag of results in its Q3 earnings. Profits and adjusted earnings per share both missed Wall Street expectations. Tesla’s third-quarter revenue, however, reached an all-time high and exceeded forecasts after it delivered a record number of vehicles in the quarter. The EV maker used Wednesday’s call to discuss Tesla’s future direction,…

I’ve always loved playing dress-up. Give me a costume and a reason to wear it, and I’m in my happy place. That’s probably why Halloween is my favorite holiday. It’s the one time of year when pretending to be someone or something else isn’t just acceptable, it’s encouraged. One of my favorite costumes goes back…

The Hollywood Reporter raised a glass — and a coffee mug — to some of the entertainment industry’s unsung heroes on Wednesday morning, hosting its Power Business Managers breakfast at Wolfgang Puck’s Cut in Beverly Hills. The 15th annual event, presented by City National Bank and sponsored by Wheels Up and Delta Airlines, accompanied THR’s…

CHICAGO (WLS) — The pushback continues to pile up against Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed corporate head tax in his city budget proposal. Now, another leading business group is sounding the alarm and the restaurant industry is also expressing concerns. Mayor Johnson touted the head tax as a corporate investment in public safety. But the pressure…

Local businesses are stepping up to help as nearly 170,000 Mainers prepare to lose their SNAP benefits because of the ongoing government shutdown.When Hailey’s Kitchen owner Rebecca Coffin heard the news, she decided to act fast.“If somebody comes in and can afford something, give it to them,” Coffin said.Since making the announcement, community members have…

Fannie Mae’s CEO departs abruptly as leadership changes continue under new FHFA director. COO Peter Akwaboah steps in as acting CEO. Source link

Small Business Saturday, held annually the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This article is written and sponsored by Arlington Economic Development. As fall colors brighten Arlington, it’s time to gear up for the season’s biggest shopping event — Small Business Saturday, held annually the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Now more than ever, it’s vital to rally as a…

Google is once again stripping back management layers, this time by flattening teams in its core US ad sales unit, Business Insider has learned. US employees in the Google Customer Solutions (GCS) division were informed last month that several changes to the leadership structure would take effect in January, in a memo sent by its…

Fox News Digital spoke to Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer about the expected influx of New Yorkers to cities like his in Florida if New York City elects socialist Zohran Mamdani as its next mayor. Source link

By Shivansh Tiwary and Aishwarya Jain (Reuters) -Hilton Worldwide’s finance chief warned on Wednesday that the ongoing U.S. government shutdown was affecting travel demand, echoing concerns from other corporate leaders as businesses brace for broader fallout if the impasse is not resolved soon. The shutdown, now stretching into its fourth week amid a deadlock in…

Coffee, doors, steel, and employee staffing and recruiting are some of the products and services provided by executives inducted into the 2026 Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. The inductees were announced Wednesday (Oct. 22) by the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. This year’s inductees have been involved in a…

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