Tag: finance

China’s finance ministry says fiscal policies will be more ’proactive’ in 2026

When the economy struggles, people move their spending focus to items they need rather than items they want. They may violate that idea with affordable indulgences like a Starbucks coffee, or maybe a favored snack treat, but overall, they get more careful with their spending. Americans are clearly …

Post-pandemic, the Las Vegas Strip went through a boom period. People had been stuck in their homes and were eager to get back to having fun. That’s why 2022 was a record year for Las Vegas. “Total economic output related to visitor spending reached a record $79.3 billion in 2022…

Lebanon advances draft law to address losses from economic collapse

Local furniture stores were popular with consumers dating back to the 1960s, when furniture stores sold about 78 percent of products and department stores sold about 22%, based on National Association of Furniture Manufacturers 1968 estimates, Furniture World reported. It was a time when consumers …

A Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing must be submitted by individuals with full corporate authority. Filings by unauthorized parties can be challenged, and courts often disagree on how such restrictions in organizational or loan documents are enforced. The question of who has the authority to file …

As 2025 winds down, several restaurant chains are completing restructuring and turnaround strategies to strengthen their operations and generate increased revenue and profits. Jack in the Box is among the burger chains seeking to cut costs by closing restaurant locations. The fast-food chain …

You’re not just watching an abstract GDP number; you’re looking at the backdrop that shapes your job security, mortgage rate, and portfolio returns. The latest data say the backdrop is stronger than many people thought. According to the Commerce Department’s delayed report, real gross domestic …

US economic growth accelerates in third quarter

Beyond Meat has been struggling as it faces increased competition and dwindling demand for its plant-based meat products. “Reports from 2025 show continuing challenges in demand, with major players like Beyond Meat reporting declines in U.S. retail sales for some product formats, including …