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Supply & Demand
Tropicana is in big financial trouble | CNN Business
Florida is being blasted with stronger hurricanes than ever before. A prolific disease carried by insects continues to devastate orange groves. And, on top of all that, consumers are watching their sugar intake. It’s all adding up to a disaster for Tropicana orange juice.
Bud Light owner AB InBev has seen its volumes drop for 7 quarters in a row
AB InBev sold less beer for more money, and the stock is fizzing higher....
Now Is the Time for L.A. to End Single-Family Zoning - FEE
Los Angeles needs more housing. Now, more than ever.
Kendrick Lamar’s Streams for ‘Not Like Us’ Soar 430% on Spotify After Super Bowl Halftime Show
Streams for Kendrick Lamar’s 'Not Like Us' and nine other songs soared in the triple digits on Spotify in the hours after his Super Bowl Halftime set.
How 'The White Lotus' Is Boosting Travel Across the Globe
TV lovers are taking their fandom to the next level and heading to the filming locales of their favorite shows.
Gen Z teens tell us why they stopped trusting experts in favor of influencers on TikTok
It’s not that Gen Z doesn’t believe in experts. Rather, it’s that social media has rewired the way they think about credibility.
Tesla sees German car sales plunge in January
Tesla sold almost 60% fewer cars in Germany in January than in the year-earlier period, as the U.S. electric vehicle maker faces a test of popularity amid headline-grabbing political involvement by its billionaire CEO Elon Musk.
Want eggs with that? It’ll cost more
The ongoing avian flu outbreak has hit a national treasure: Waffle House.
AT&T kills home Internet service in NY over law requiring $15 or $20 plans
AT&T pulls 5G home Internet from New York to protest state affordability law.
We Grew Up Hating Cottage Cheese. Now We’re All Eating It.
Americans are hungry for protein—and loading up on a food they haven’t bought since the 1970s.
‘Normal’ egg prices months away, analyst says
California egg prices have more than doubled to near $9 a dozen as flu ravages hens nationwide.
For most, congestion pricing in New York is working
There’s less traffic in the Big Apple.
Cattle Gallstones, Worth Twice as Much as Gold, Drive a Global Smuggling Frenzy
A prized ingredient in China’s multibillion-dollar industry for traditional medicine, gallstones have become the must-have item among underground traders and armed robbers in Brazil.
3 Detroit lots were closed for allegedly seeking $1K for Lions parking. Then a judge got involved
City officials ordered three downtown parking lots closed for allegedly charging $999 per parking spot during Saturday's Detroit Lions playoff game.
Bird flu brought back the egg shortage
“This is the most devastating wave of the bird flu” since it first entered the US three years ago, Karyn Rispoli, an egg-price analyst with Expana, said.
Netflix Adds Record-Breaking 19M Subscribers in Latest Quarter
The streaming giant hosted its record-breaking boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, and its first ever NFL games, in the quarter.
America is in the middle of an egg shortage | CNN Business
American food markets are running short on eggs, and the situation may not improve for months.
Pet ownership is up. So is consumer spending on dogs, cats for the holidays.
Pet ownership has skyrocketed in the last three decades. Here's why we are willing to spend so much of our paycheck on them.
Wine sales drying up as Americans turn elsewhere
U.S. wine sales continued a multiyear decline in 2024, which experts attribute to shifting demographics, health concerns, new competition and economic forces.
US sues Pepsi over exclusive discounts to Walmart
(Reuters) -The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued PepsiCo on Friday for offering preferential pricing to a large retailer, whom a source familiar with the matter confirmed was Walmart. The practices fed high consumer prices by placing at a disadvantage other retailers, from large grocery chains to independent convenience stores, the FTC said. "PepsiCo strongly disputes the FTC's allegations, and the partisan manner in which the suit was filed," the company said in a statement.
We Grew Up Hating Cottage Cheese. Now We’re All Eating It.
Americans are hungry for protein—and loading up on a food they haven’t bought since the 1970s.
As Americans bargain shop, six-figure earners flock to Walmart | CNN Business
Walmart’s business is surging. Customers making more than $100,000 a year are fueling the growth.
Brown's sideline book now top seller on Amazon
A little-known book that A.J. Brown was seen reading on the Eagles sideline Sunday was listed No. 1 on Amazon's bestsellers list as of Monday morning.
Grocery inflation is bad for almost everybody but the companies that make store brands
Over 6 out of 10 consumers are taking drastic action by changing what they buy....
The Business of History Is Booming
Books and podcasts about the past are surging in popularity, making them increasingly profitable.
Weight loss drugs slim down grocery bills
A recent study showed that people going on weight loss drugs spend less on snacks.
US car sales get year-end boost from Trump’s threat to end EV tax credits
President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to eliminate tax credits for electric vehicles likely gave plug-in cars a much-needed boost after a disappointing year, part of a broader surge in auto sales a…
Dry January has become the ultimate (non)drinking game
Many Americans are drinking less as it is.
Egg prices may soon ‘flirt with record highs,' supplier says. Here's why
Egg prices are spiking again due to a bird flu outbreak and high consumer demand.