Cities across the United States have been struggling with frigid temperatures, snow and ice, and the unusually harsh weather has had an impact on numerous industries and markets across the continent. According to Morningstar‘s Jamie Katz, the weather may also have a negative effect on retail this spring if retailers are forced to offer discounts earlier than planned.
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Intel, a long-time veteran in the personal computer industry, recently surprised analysts by missing their projections. The company’s apparent struggle is yet another sign that the traditional PC is being overshadowed by newer mobile devices such as tablets. Greg Bryant of Reuters.com recently discussed Intel’s approach for 2014: Continue Reading
Bitcoin is likely to experience a burst now that online retailer Overstock.com accepts the payment method. In fact, many speculate that Amazon may soon follow suit. According to Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne, the company saw Bitcoin orders worth $130K on the first day alone. Byrne discussed the new development in an interview with CNN International:… Continue Reading
General Mills recently announced that its regular flavored Cheerios are soon to be free of genetically-modified ingredients. The decision comes after a particularly difficult year for the brand, during which Cheerio sales dropped nearly 7 percent. According to General Mills, the elimination of GMOs from their cereal would be “beneficial to the consumer.” They said:… Continue Reading