Stock splits, long out of favor, are making a comeback. It started with Walmart, which announced a 3-for-1 stock split on Jan. 30, with the additional shares being distributed on Feb.…
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Summer Fridays are on the decline — companies may be replacing them with work-from-home days
The share of workers who say they get Summer Fridays has dropped dramatically in recent years. Just 11% of North American workers say they have access to Summer Fridays, according…
Boeing is investigating a new quality problem with its 787 Dreamliner after discovering that hundreds of fasteners have been incorrectly installed on the fuselages of some undelivered jets, two people familiar…
CEOs at Trump meeting say he was ‘meandering’ and ‘doesn’t know what he’s talking about’
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump failed to impress everyone in a room full of top CEOs Thursday at the Business Roundtable’s quarterly meeting, multiple attendees told CNBC. “Trump doesn’t know what he’s talking…
Netflix is trying to get ready for some football. The streaming giant has been reaching out to broadcasters this week in the hopes of finding a partner to produce the NFL…
Boeing and Airbus may have used ‘counterfeit’ titanium in planes, FAA says
Boeing and Airbus, the two biggest commercial airline makers, may have used titanium sold using fake documents, according to evidence from a supplier that has triggered a Federal Aviation Administration…
Dollar Tree announced Wednesday it is considering a sale of its more grocery-focused Family Dollar brand. The company had recently shared plans to close almost 1,000 Family Dollar stores in an attempt to…
GM CEO says commitment to all-electric fleet remains firm despite industry-wide sales slowdown
General Motors CEO Mary Barra says the storied automaker’s plan to turn its fleet 100% electric will now play out ‘over decades.’ In an exclusive interview with NBC News, Barra…
Big Mac battle: McDonald’s loses burger trademark for E.U. in battle with Irish rival
A top European Union court said Wednesday that McDonald’s has lost its Big Mac trademark in the 27-nation bloc, ruling in favor of Irish fast food rival Supermac’s in a…
Walmart rolls out new training programs for skilled trades as it tries to fill high-demand roles
Walmart on Wednesday said it will offer new training programs and certifications to fill high-demand roles across its business, such as HVAC technicians, opticians and software engineers. The big-box retailer said it…