Economy

Target CEO Transition: Michael Fiddelke to Lead Amid Sales Struggles

SMGN Publishing August 20, 2025

Target is preparing for a major leadership change as Brian Cornell, its longtime CEO, steps down after more than a decade. Michael Fiddelke, the current Chief Operating Officer, will take over the role in February 2026. The decision comes at a time when the retail giant is facing slowing sales,

Air Canada Flight Operations Resume After Tentative Deal With Flight Attendants

SMGN Publishing August 19, 2025

A Tentative Agreement Brings Relief to Travelers Air Canada has confirmed that it is gradually resuming flight operations after reaching a tentative agreement with over 10,000 flight attendants. The strike, which began over the weekend, disrupted the travel plans of hundreds of thousands of passengers during the peak of the

Bond and CD Laddering Strategies for Smarter Savings

SMGN Publishing August 16, 2025

Building Wealth with Bond and CD Ladders For individuals holding significant cash reserves, letting that money sit idle is often a missed opportunity. One of the most reliable methods to make savings work more effectively is through bond and CD laddering strategies. A ladder involves purchasing multiple fixed-income investments with

US Considers Major Intel Investment to Secure Chip Supply

SMGN Publishing August 15, 2025

US Government Weighs Strategic Stake in Intel The United States government is reportedly considering a significant investment in Intel Corporation as part of its strategy to secure domestic semiconductor manufacturing and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. This potential move comes amid growing global competition in advanced chip production, where companies

Trump’s Corporate Power Shift

SMGN Publishing August 14, 2025

Trump’s Expanding Grip on Corporate Decision-Making President Donald Trump’s second term has marked a clear and deliberate shift in how the federal government interacts with corporate America. His administration’s approach blends economic nationalism with direct negotiation tactics, often demanding financial concessions or operational adjustments from businesses seeking favorable regulatory conditions.

Apple vs Musk: The App Store Fairness Debate

SMGN Publishing August 13, 2025

The Disagreement Over App Store Practices A new dispute between Apple and entrepreneur Elon Musk has sparked global discussion about how competitive the App Store really is. Musk claims Apple’s policies make it harder for certain applications to succeed, particularly in the fast-growing field of artificial intelligence. The disagreement intensified

US Inflation Steady in July as Trump Tariffs Drive Price Increases

SMGN Publishing August 12, 2025

US Inflation Holds Steady but Tariff Impact Grows In July 2025, US inflation remained at an annual rate of 2.7%, with consumer prices rising 0.2% from June. Falling gasoline prices helped keep overall inflation in check, but the effects of recently expanded tariffs are starting to ripple through the economy.

US Secures 15% of Nvidia H20 Chip Sales to China

SMGN Publishing August 11, 2025

US Takes 15% Cut of Nvidia H20 Chip Sales to China In a move that marks a turning point in U.S. trade policy, President Donald Trump announced that the United States will claim 15% of Nvidia’s revenue from sales of its H20 artificial intelligence chips to China. This decision represents

AI Is Driving HR and IT Departments to Merge

SMGN Publishing August 8, 2025

Why Companies Are Merging HR and IT In today’s digital workplace, the boundaries between departments are rapidly fading. One of the most notable trends is the merging of HR and IT departments, driven largely by the growing impact of artificial intelligence. As technology reshapes how work gets done, forward-thinking companies

Trump’s 2025 Tariffs Reshape Global Trade

SMGN Publishing August 7, 2025

Trump’s Global Tariffs Redraw the Landscape of International Trade President Donald Trump’s 2025 tariff expansion has officially taken effect, targeting imports from over 90 countries in a sweeping effort to realign U.S. trade policy. The move marks one of the most aggressive uses of protectionist tools in modern U.S. history,

$1.7 Billion Powerball Jackpot Builds Momentum as Holiday Drawings Approach

Felipe Cardona December 24, 2025

The $1.7 billion Powerball jackpot has become a dominant topic across the United States as the holiday season intensifies interest in one of the most lucrative lottery runs ever recorded. No jackpot winner emerged from the latest drawing, so the prize has continued its upward climb. It is now positioned

Timothée Chalamet Leads a Frenetic Table Tennis Drama This Christmas

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

Timothée Chalamet returns to theaters during the Christmas season with a performance that pushes both physical endurance and emotional volatility, anchoring a fast-moving narrative centered on obsession, ambition, and spectacle. Set against the unlikely competitive world of professional table tennis, the film transforms an underrecognized sport into a dramatic battleground

U.S. Bars European Activists Over Alleged Online Censorship Pressure

Sarah Olivella December 24, 2025

The United States government has imposed entry restrictions on five European individuals accused of coordinating efforts to pressure American technology companies into censoring or suppressing U.S.-based political viewpoints. The decision reflects a broader shift in U.S. foreign policy toward confronting what officials describe as extraterritorial attempts to influence protected speech