Inflation in the European Union has cooled sharply, but the economy could still use a boost.
Overstocks mean car shoppers are taking advantage of deals and a good selection, but that may change as automakers slow down production.
Walgreens will close 1,200 stores over the next three years. Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy last year, and CVS is closing hundreds of stores.
The inventory-to-sales ratio provides a glimpse at how fast inventories are turning over. If a sector’s ratio is elevated, that can be a sign that it will slow down — or cut prices — in the near future.
The Nonprofits Insurance Alliance of California provides liability coverage to 90% of the market for foster family agencies in the state.
Now, the company has to rebuild trust with workers as well as airline customers who have been canceling orders.
These robots are basically unbeatable, and they suck the fun — and the money — out of playing, says Kit Chellel of Bloomberg.
“We tend to be full until we’re well through the Balloon Fiesta,” says Steve Hiatt, who with his wife, Kathy, owns Bottger Mansion.
Oil demand is still expected to grow in the coming year, but more slowly, and especially in China.
How individual companies are faring can help answer broader questions about things like inflation and consumer spending.
