J. Edward Moreno
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Why Hawaii Is Scrutinizing Hawaiian Electric in the Maui Fire
The utility company’s share price has tumbled after lawsuits were filed seeking to hold it accountable for the blaze, which has killed more than 100...
How Long Will Companies Keep Raising Prices on Consumer Goods?
As companies reported their latest quarterly earnings, their executives were frequently asked about their next moves on pricing.
China’s Exports Fall Again, Imperiling Its Economic Recovery
Shipments to trading partners slid 14.5 percent in July from the year before, the biggest decline since February 2020, adding to the pressure on Chinese...
Wages and Hiring Weigh on Minds of Company Executives
Some executives said they were not expanding their payrolls as quickly as they had, while others were more concerned about wage growth, which has remained...
Fall in Bud Light Sales Puts Dent in Anheuser-Busch’s Earnings
Anheuser-Busch InBev is struggling in the United States after a conservative-led boycott of Bud Light, leaving other brands in the company’s portfolio to pick up...
A Strong Peso Gives Mexicans Working Abroad Less Bang for Their Buck
The peso’s soaring value means the money that Mexicans in the United States send home doesn’t go as far as it used to.
Companies Keep Raising Food Prices, Affecting Fed’s Efforts to Tame Inflation
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Unilever have each reported raising prices significantly in the second quarter, complicating the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tame inflation.
How Modelo Beat Bud Light After a Decade of Transformation
A decade before Bud Light faced a conservative-led boycott over a transgender influencer, Modelo Especial was on track to take the No. 1 spot.
PepsiCo Reports Big Jump in Profit After Price Increases
The maker of Gatorade and Lay’s, which nearly doubled its profit in its latest quarter, has been raising prices by double-digit percentages for more than...
Job Openings Dipped in May, a Sign of Continued Cooling
Hiring was largely unchanged, and the number of workers quitting their jobs increased. The data will be watched closely by Federal Reserve policymakers.