Business
20 articles in this topic.
October 2026
Business · 3 min read
Western Digital beat revenue and earnings expectations and raised its dividend, yet its stock came under pressure. The article explains why capital spending and doubts about AI returns can outweigh a strong quarterly report.
Business · 2 min read
Sonnen GmbH has filed for insolvency while service continues for more than 150,000 customers. The article explains which parts of the business may be wound down and what battery owners should verify about contracts, warranties and support.
Business · 3 min read
Wallstreet Online reported a 2.90% drop in Siemens Energy shares with no clear company-specific trigger. This article explains how broad market pressure and AI-spending doubts can move the stock, and which company and valuation checks matter before a pullback is treated as a buying opportunity.
Business · 3 min read
A USD/MXN quote is only a starting point. This guide explains how to compare banks, exchange desks, and remittance services by the total pesos a recipient actually receives, including spreads, fees, and timing.
Business · 2 min read
This explainer sets out which PSAC bargaining groups are voting, when the authorization votes take place, and why a strike mandate is not the same as a walkout.
Business · 3 min read
This article explains why German bakery chains are closing branches and cutting jobs, using two reported restructurings to show how energy, ingredient and labour costs, discount competition and investor ownership are reshaping the sector.
Business · 3 min read
Amazon Prime is lifting Australian membership fees, with monthly plans rising 30 per cent and annual plans 25 per cent from late November. The change makes the annual plan the cheaper route for year-round members, while casual subscribers may need to weigh how many months they actually use.
Business · 2 min read
This explainer outlines what a supermarket cyber incident can take offline, from ordering and loyalty tools to pickup and delivery, and how Food Lion's restored app and website fit into a wider recovery picture.
Business · 3 min read
A dispute over 22-metre power poles in Melbourne led NextDC to cut its earnings forecast by more than a third and float the sale of development sites. This explainer sets out why a data centre cannot earn until the network connects it, and why the financial hit runs beyond the delay itself.
Business · 3 min read
This article sets out what National Australia Bank has announced about cutting up to 2,500 roles, the timetable for the reductions, and the reasons the bank has given — including its use of contractors and artificial intelligence.
Business · 3 min read
A rebound in AI-linked stocks can ease the pain of a selloff without proving the trade has turned. This explainer covers what an oversold bounce is, why chip and platform earnings are the next test, and what evidence would make the recovery more than a short-term move.
Business · 3 min read
Readers will learn how a Morgan Stanley upgrade framed Amazon's bull case around AWS growth and margin gains, and why a one-time Anthropic investment gain complicates the headline earnings picture.
Business · 2 min read
This article explains Weihnachtsgeld, the German Christmas bonus: how collective agreements can determine its amount and timing, and why the payment is taxed as ordinary wages.
Business · 3 min read
Wendy's closed 289 U.S. restaurants in the first half of 2026 as same-restaurant sales and customer traffic slid. This article explains what the numbers show about the chain's retrenchment, why closures arrive in clusters, and how to confirm whether a specific location is still open.
Business · 2 min read
This article explains what Theranos claimed to do, how Elizabeth Holmes turned a blood-testing promise into a multi-billion-dollar valuation, and why her fraud conviction still resonates.
Business · 2 min read
Readers will learn what the Kia SUV recall involves, how reports describe the short-circuit fire risk, and why affected owners are being told to park outside.
Business · 3 min read
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $467 million after Saturday's drawing produced no top-prize winner. This article explains how rollovers drive jackpot growth, the odds of winning, the prize tiers, and why the cash payout is lower than the advertised figure.
Business · 3 min read
This article explains how Polymarket's bank-failure contracts work, why UK and US regulators are concerned, and what the bets mean for insider-trading and financial-stability rules.
Business · 3 min read
Learn why many older homeowners stay in large family homes even when they want to move, from information gaps and unfamiliar sales processes to apartment fees and poor communication — and how fixing those barriers could free up housing for younger families.
Business · 2 min read
Readers will learn why Energiekonzepte Deutschland filed for insolvency after installing more than 45,000 solar systems, what its owner's refusal to provide more money means, and how customers with unfinished projects are affected.