MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Business
‘Emergency Pizza’ Rescued Domino’s
Domino’s Pizza launched a successful promotion called “Emergency Pizza” that offered loyalty program members a one-time free pizza, significantly boosting sales and memberships after a period of stagnation.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024
Business
JPMorgan Plans More Branches in Poor Areas
JPMorgan Chase is set to open nearly 100 new branches in low-income areas across the U.S., aiming to provide financial services and educational workshops to underserved communities, while still achieving profitability.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2024
Oil
Oil Prices Surge 5.1% On Supply Concerns
Oil prices saw a significant increase, with a 5.1% rise, driven by concerns over potential U.S. support for an Israeli strike on Iranian oil facilities, reflecting growing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2024
Private-credit
Private Credit Goes Mainstream
Investment giants are racing to create private-credit funds accessible to ordinary investors, aiming to tap into the $1.7 trillion market traditionally reserved for sophisticated institutions, despite challenges in liquidity and regulatory approval.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2024
Startup
SEC Warns Startups That ‘Fake It’ Culture Can Be Fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission is cracking down on startups that mislead investors, emphasizing that the practice of "fake it till you make it" can constitute fraud, following recent charges against startups and their executives for falsifying financial information.
SATURDAY/SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5-6, 2024
Economy
Hiring Blows Past Expectations
Job growth in the U.S. surged in September, adding 254,000 jobs and lowering the unemployment rate to 4.1%, suggesting that the country may be on track for a soft landing with inflation easing without a significant downturn in the labor market.