The Associated Press reports that Whole Foods Market has apologized for “unintentional” “pricing mistakes” in stores in New York. “How many mistakes did they make?” you ask, as you chew on some whole-grain naturally-flavored bubble gum. Well, according to the… Read More ›
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Blackberry Ponders Changing To Android. Here’s 3 More Things We Wonder If They Are Pondering…
The Register reports that Blackberry is “pondering” installing an Android operating system called “Chocolate Factory” on its phones. What else could they be pondering? We have some guesses… 1. Boosting revenues by having kids sell chocolate baked goods on their… Read More ›
Stock Market Fires LinkedIn
Yahoo Finance reports that LinkedIn stock plunged 25% in after hours trading today after giving “disappointing guidance.” 3 Reasons We Suspect LinkedIn’s Results Were Disappointing 1. Strategy of sending people regular emails requesting they join LinkedIn has not made them… Read More ›
3 Things We’d Like To See Steve Ballmer Focus On
Yahoo Finance reports that Steve Ballmer is resigning from Microsoft’s board of directors to focus on the NBA’s LA Clippers, which he recently purchased. 3 Things We’d Like To See Steve Ballmer Focus On In Los Angeles 1. The road. You… Read More ›
WWE Says It Will Cut Workforce By 7%
Bloomberg reports that World Wrestling Entertainment Inc., which reported a quarterly loss today, says it will cut its workforce by 7%. And the question on our minds is “What jobs can you possibly cut, WWE?” Does this mean a Royal Rumble… Read More ›
Whole Foods Has To Increase Marketing Because Otherwise Chester Cheetah Would Keep Influencing Your Food Purchases
The Associated Press reports that Whole Foods Market is going to begin a major national marketing push after reporting weak sales earlier today. 3 Questions That Arise From This Story 1. Who puts the “ripe” stickers on avocados at Whole Foods… Read More ›
Lonely Offshore Money Singing “Party In The USA” By Itself
The Fiscal Times reports that American companies are keeping $1.2 trillion in offshore tax havens to avoid paying taxes. The report further suggests that due to lost tax revenues, this costs Americans $1259 per year. 3 Other Ways To Lose… Read More ›
Houses In Detroit Start At $1,000 In Auction
Last year we wrote about a reported 4,400 square foot home for sale in Detroit with an asking price of $35,000. You demanded better value, and it looks like Detroit is delivering! Specifically, QMI Agency reports Detroit is auctioning off… Read More ›
America’s Top CEOs Make $300,000 less than Derek Jeter. Good Or Bad? You Be The Judge!
Bloomberg reports that a recent study reports that the average CEO of an S&P 500 company earns 331 times more than an average employee per year. Specifically, according to the article: “Chief executives of companies in the Standard & Poor’s… Read More ›
Um, As Long As You Don’t Use That Debit Card At Stores, Restaurants, Or On The Internet, It Should Be Very Useful To You
USA Today published a piece online today entitled “4 places you should not swipe your debit card.” The article looks at places your card may be at risk of being placed in a data skimmer installed by criminals or other… Read More ›