Immigration rebound made a ‘soft landing’ possible, says Nobel laureate
From Time Magazine: An economic mystery is unfolding in the U.S. as employers keep adding jobs despite record-high inflation steadily
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McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski is promising ‘attention to affordability’ after the price of Big Mac meals hits $18
From Fortune Magazine: McDonald’s CEO hinted plans to lower menu prices to boost sales. On an earnings call, he revealed
Mexico’s president wants country to be first to guarantee people pensions equal to full salaries at time they retire
From Time Inc.: Mexico’s president proposes pensions equal to full salaries at the time of retirement, an initiative not seen
Homeland Security and FAA double down in Las Vegas to stop Super Bowl from becoming hub for knockoff sports gear, human trafficking and illegal drones
From Fortune Magazine: Security officials are preparing for Super Bowl in Las Vegas by warning of counterfeit goods, human trafficking
Homeland Security and FAA double down in Las Vegas to stop Super Bowl from becoming hub for knockoff sports gear, human trafficking and illegal drones
From Fortune: Security officials are preparing for a busy week in the air, at airports, at Allegiant Stadium and in
China President Xi Jinping to be briefed on plans to stop $7 trillion stock rout
From Time Inc.: Chinese regulators plan to brief President Xi Jinping on the market this week. Chinese stocks rebounded as
UBS beats earnings expectations, announces up to $1 billion share buyback
From CNBC: Swiss bank UBS beat fourth-quarter earnings expectations and plans to recommence share buybacks worth up to $1 billion.
Disney asks judge in DeSantis case to keep trade secrets confidential
From Fortune: Disney clashed with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees in a fight over the governing district at Walt Disney World.
Disillusioned Americans lose faith in almost every profession: Gallup
From Fortune: 1. Despite the current state of the economy, Americans seem to have a growing mistrust in the workforce.
CDC opens office in Tokyo amid rising geopolitical tensions with China
From Fortune: 1. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is opening its first office in a developed nation
New once-a-month Wegovy-like injectable shows lasting results in early study
From Fortune Magazine: Amgen Inc. announced that experimental weight-loss shot is successful at keeping weight off, even after patients stop
Heavy marijuana use may fuel anxiety disorders, new research finds. This age group is most at risk
From Fortune Magazine: A third of ER visitors with cannabis-related concerns developed a new anxiety disorder within 3 years, says
Sleep loss more common among African Americans after police-involved killings of unarmed Black people like Eric Garner and Tamir Rice: Study
From Fortune: Two new studies track the effect of police violence on Black Americans, finding racial disparities in injuries involving
Las Vegas avoids Super Bowl-crippling strike with hospitality workers union deal
From Fortune: A union representing hospitality workers has reached a tentative agreement with six hotel-casinos in downtown Las Vegas. The
Texas lawmaker who opposes giving $500 per month to 1,900 Houstonians sponsored a bill to save every homeowner $1,300 a year
From Fortune: After the passing of brief government-funded income subsidies during the COVID-19 pandemic, localities like Harris County, Texas introduced
Citadel hedge fund rose 1.9% in January as volatility ramped up
From CNBC: Billionaire investor Ken Griffin’s flagship hedge fund, Citadel’s multistrategy flagship Wellington fund, gained 1.9% in January, following a
How to Use a Credit Card to Build Credit
From Time: The strategic use of a credit card is a key way to build credit and improve financial success.
Tech valuations are at a 10-year low–but optimism should be at a 5-year high despite mass layoffs. Here’s why
From Fortune: The past four years have been tumultuous for the tech industry. From the COVID-19 pandemic and the war
Kashkari backs sentiment that Fed can take time cutting interest rates
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America is doing PTO wrong–and its burned-out workforce is less productive than the 11 nations that know how to take a break
From Fortune: A U.K.-based startup’s PTO policy of shutting down for a full week twice a year, with employees using
Unemployed Gen Zers are having to turn work down because they can’t afford the commute and uniform, report shows
From Fortune: According to a survey of more than 2,000 16 to 25-year-olds in the U.K. by The Prince’s Trust
Paris votes to triple SUV parking fees—but only 5% of voters showed up
From Fortune Magazine: Parisians have voted to triple parking fees for vehicles over 1.6 tonnes, hitting gas-guzzling SUVs with a
Novo Nordisk CEO: ‘Surprised’ about weight-loss drug traction in Europe
From Fortune: The popularity of Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drugs is expected to surge to $100 billion by 2035. There’s a
Stock market in a ‘very dangerous’ position as jobs and wages run hot, fund manager says
From CNBC: The U.S. stock market is facing challenges as strong job numbers and wage growth suggest that the Federal
Boeing warns that it’s found a new problem with misdrilled holes in 737 fuselages that could cause more delays
From Fortune: Boeing reported a problem with 737 jet fuselages, potentially delaying delivery of 50 aircraft. The company’s CEO said