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Disney lays off 1,000 employees across TV and film under new CEO

Disney confirmed that it would be laying off 1,000 employees across the company on Tuesday. “Over the past several months, we have looked at ways in which we can streamline our operations in various parts of the company to ensure we deliver the world-class creativity and innovation our fans value…

McDonald’s expands into specialty drinks with ‘dirty sodas,’ refreshers push

McDonald’s is moving deeper into the fast-growing specialty beverage market, expanding its menu with new “dirty sodas” and refreshers as consumer demand shifts beyond traditional soft drinks and coffee. The push underscores a broader strategy to tap higher-margin, customizable beverages as restaurant chains compete for younger consumers and incremental traffic…

Businesses shift to lower-regulation states as costs mount

A widening gap between heavily regulated states and those with lighter rules is increasingly shaping where businesses choose to operate, as compliance costs and administrative hurdles weigh on growth. JAMIE DIMON SAYS NEW YORK, OTHER CITIES FACE WORKER ‘EXODUS’ AS LAWMAKERS PUSH HIGHER TAXES FOX Business’ Madison Alworth joined FOX…

Massachusetts town weighs 50% property tax hike as residents push back

A Massachusetts town is asking homeowners to absorb what many are calling a staggering increase, a proposed 50% increase in property taxes that could add thousands of dollars to annual bills and intensify pressure on already strained household budgets. JAMIE DIMON SAYS NEW YORK, OTHER CITIES FACE WORKER ‘EXODUS’ AS…

Popular convenience store chain to close hundreds of stores

7-Eleven is planning to close hundreds of stores across North America this year as the convenience store giant trims its footprint following recent declines in the region. Parent company Seven & i Holdings said in a recent filing that 645 7-Eleven locations are slated to close during its 2026 fiscal…

Is buying a single index ETF smarter than picking individual stocks?

When introduced to investing, many market participants learn about the benefits of owning individual equities. And market history is littered with examples of “story stocks” that minted fortunes for select investors who likely just got lucky. But for most investors, the better course of action is to learn how to…