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Private equity bought a nursing home, leading to staff cuts and a decline in care
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Sep 8, 2022
A new investigation by The New Yorker delves into the acquisition of a Virginia nursing home and what happened next.
In rural areas, the high cost of diesel is driving up the cost of doing business
by
Hugh Cook
Aug 30, 2022
Rural Americans often travel longer distances or use diesel-based equipment, so they are disproportionately affected by fuel prices.
AMC appeals to meme stock investors for its financial future
by
Ellen Rolfes
Aug 26, 2022
AMC sells APEs to tap into retail investors’ enthusiasm. Can it evolve beyond the meme?
Peloton lost more than $1.2 billion last quarter. Is the company spinning its wheels?
by
Lily Jamali
Aug 26, 2022
The latest earnings from the popular fitness bike company may mean the company needs to switch directions to retain customers.
Is the red-hot job market getting a little more pink?
Aug 4, 2022
The Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest JOLTS report indicates that the labor market may be cooling off, just a bit.
Between COVID and pent-up vacation demand, absent workers have businesses scrambling
Jul 27, 2022
Hire more workers or do less business — the options aren't great.
A quarter-century after the handover, is Hong Kong still attractive as a business hub?
by
Jennifer Pak
Jun 29, 2022
Crackdowns by Beijing and severe COVID restrictions have undermined its status. Friday marks the anniversary of the transfer of control.
For public good, not for profit.
How banks use Big Tech's deposits to fund the fossil fuel industry
by
David Brancaccio
and Jarrett Dang
Jun 22, 2022
Some tech giants have pledged to decarbonize operations. But their cash contributes to climate change, says environmentalist Bill McKibben.
How small should a 'small business' be? The government's answer is changing.
by
Justin Ho
Jun 8, 2022
The Small Business Administration recently announced changes to its small business size standards, which govern whether a business is eligible for small business contracts and aid. That could help businesses that were near the old size threshold.
Some companies have warned they'll earn less than expected. Here's why.
by
Justin Ho
Jun 6, 2022
For some, it's about consumers spending less. For others, it's about other businesses spending less.