The biggest pharmacy benefit managers are profiting by systematically underpaying independent drugstores, creating “pharmacy deserts” across the country.
Category: Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
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China’s Lackluster Growth Continues, Signaling Why Beijing Acted on Economy
Falling prices, weak consumer spending and a housing market crash help to explain why the Chinese government is taking steps to stimulate the economy.
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Netflix Adds 5 Million Subscriptions in Quarter
The additions helped lift revenue to $9.8 billion during the period, a 15 percent increase from the same period last year.
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Retail Sales Surpass Expectations, Sign of Solid US Economy
A new report showing a rise in retail sales in September indicates that consumer spending, a key engine of economic growth, remains robust.
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Why GM’s Mary Barra Still Believes in EVs, Despite Slow Sales
Mary Barra, G.M.’s chief executive, said that the company had fixed battery-manufacturing problems and that its electric vehicles would soon be profitable.
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China’s Stock Markets Rebound on Promises to Help Businesses
Assurances from government officials on plans to strengthen the private sector offset a lack of specifics about economic stimulus.
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Wall Street Profits Surge Despite Questions About the Economy
JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and BlackRock reported strong quarterly results to kick off earnings season, but concerns linger about the strength of the consumer.
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Conflict Between Israel and Iran Adds to Oil Market Volatility
Israel and Iran are fighting at a time when prices are under pressure because of weak demand in China and concerns about oversupply.
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Inflation Expected to Cool in September C.P.I. Report
The Consumer Price Index has been gradually easing, a trend that is expected to persist in September data.
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Why So Many Chefs Don’t Want Restaurants Anymore
Some of America’s most lauded cooks have stepped away from the lunch-and-dinner grind.