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  • Boeing expands plans to replace striking workers

    Boeing expands plans to replace striking workers

    An internal memo shared with Reuters indicates Boeing is expanding plans to replace striking St. Louis-area workers who assemble fighter jets and munitions with new hires. The first replacement workers for munitions production and assembly mechanics will begin training today, according to the memo from Boeing Vice President Dan Gillian. More than 3,000 members of…

  • Spotify CEO Daniel Ek to step down as music streamer splits role

    Spotify CEO Daniel Ek to step down as music streamer splits role

    Spotify chief executive Daniel Ek is stepping down in a shake-up at the music streaming pioneer, with his role to be split between chief business officer Alex Norström and chief product and technology officer Gustav Söderström. Mr Ek plans to become executive chairman and participate in capital-allocation decisions, mapping the company’s long-term future and supporting…

  • Starbucks CTO resigns amid tech revamp

    Starbucks CTO resigns amid tech revamp

    Starbucks’ chief technology officer Deb Hall Lefevre has resigned, with Ningyu Chen named interim CTO, as the company pursues a tech-led turnaround under chief executive Brian Niccol. The “Back to Starbucks” plan includes AI-powered inventory, barista assistants, new POS systems, and order-sequencing tools. Starbucks will close underperforming stores in the U.S., cut 900 non-retail roles,…

  • President Trump announces 100% tariff on branded pharmaceutical products

    President Trump announces 100% tariff on branded pharmaceutical products

    President Donald Trump has announced a fresh round of tariffs on products ranging from pharmaceutical goods to upholstery, beginning on October 1st. The new levies include 100% duties on branded drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture, and 25% on heavy-duty trucks. “The reason for this is the large-scale “FLOODING”…

  • PepsiCo faces pressure from Elliott

    PepsiCo faces pressure from Elliott

    PepsiCo is under scrutiny from activist shareholder Elliott Investment Management, which has proposed cost-cutting measures and the divestment of underperforming brands like Quaker. Elliott’s $4bn stake and a detailed 75-page report suggest that separating the bottling network could enhance margins and simplify operations. However, some investors express caution, noting that such a move could be…

  • Lawsuit that could change how flight crews get paid

    Lawsuit that could change how flight crews get paid

    A former flight attendant has launched a class-action lawsuit against United Airlines in federal court, alleging the airline’s failure to compensate hourly staff for work performed outside of flight time. Lawrey claims that United violated New Jersey labor laws by only paying flight attendants for time spent in the air, neglecting duties such as check-ins,…