Slim pickings: Peach crop wiped out across much of Georgia
Georgia peaches will be missing from most produce stands this year. Peach farmers across Middle Georgia say their crop has been all but wiped out by an unusually warm winter, which caused fruit development earlier than normal, followed by a brutal cold snap in March that killed the nascent buds.
Macy's and Costco sound a warning about the economy | CNN Business
Macy’s, Costco and other big chains say shoppers are pulling back at their stores and changing what they buy. That could be a red flag for the US economy.
Heat and drought in the Mediterranean are harming production of olive oil, causing its price to spike. The global price of the oil is now almost $6,000 per metric ton, according to data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). That’s the highest since 1997, when it reached $6,225.
Myth or Measurement: What Does the New Minimum Wage Research Say about Minimum Wages and Job Loss in the United States?
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Investors warn big consumer firms over price hikes as competitors gain
Consumer goods companies like P&G , Unilever and Nestle should start easing price increases as supply chain costs decline, investors told Reuters, worried that further hikes could hit market share and margin growth.
Trade programs — unlike other areas of higher education — are in hot demand
Many young people choose to pursue short-term credentials over traditional college because they see them as a quicker and a more affordable path to a good job
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Apple's Mac shipments fall more than 40%, worse than major rivals
The year-over-year fall is the worst performance of the top five PC manufacturers and comes amid fears of a recession and weakened consumer demand, IDC said.
High egg prices send profits at largest US producer soaring more than 700% | CNN Business
Cal-Maine Foods, the largest egg producer in the United States, reported revenue doubled and profit surged 718% last quarter because of sharply higher egg prices.