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Netflix

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Netflix shares plunge after report of subscriber drop

NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Netflix, once the king of streaming, saw its shares tumble 37% Wednesday after its earnings report revealed that its lost subscribers for the first time in more than a decade. The media company said it lost a net 200,000 subscribers in the first three months of the year even though it added 500,000 worldwide. It lost 700,000 subscribers in Russia after pulling out of the country because of its invasion of Ukraine followed by sanctions. Netflix […]

todayApril 20, 2022 89

Dow Jones stock market

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Dow bounces back 499 points

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 499.51 points as investors turned their focus to earnings reports, which saw Netflix report its first loss of subscribers in a decade. NEW YORK (UPI) -- U.S. markets rebounded Tuesday as investors weighed a flurry of earnings reports, including disappointing numbers from Netflix. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 499.51 points, or 1.45%, while the S&P 500 rose 1.61% and the Nasdaq Composite ended the day up 2.15%. Netflix reports a drop in net […]

todayApril 19, 2022 104

business employee

Business & Lifestyle

The employee Great Resignation is still underway

In March 2022, nearly 4.5 million people in the U.S. quit their jobs. Clearly, the Great Resignation is still well underway and not showing signs of stopping. With this trend, which was originally fueled by the pandemic, is intensifying. It can possibly cause long-lasting damage to businesses across the country.  From facing steep hiring costs to losing valuable expertise, small business owners and large corporation managers are facing unprecedented challenges. What can you do to boost your employee retention rate […]

todayApril 18, 2022 75

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Home Improvement

Costs of home kitchen and bathroom improvements increasing

Home improvements have typically been seen as expensive. Even the more affordable of these aren’t low-cost. According to a report by The NPD group, however, these prices are hiking. Much of this is due to the pandemic, with kitchen and bathroom improvements seeing the largest increase. As the report highlights, kitchen and bathroom improvement-related products have seen their prices increase 5%. Unit sales have seen an overall increase of 15%. These seem to be related, with the demand furthering the […]

todayApril 6, 2022 83

Business News

Small business entities starting to go paperless

It’s something every business has to consider now for the sake of the planet. Competitive markets are forcing local companies to make the upgrade to paperless practices. Many companies are now utilizing digital approaches to benefit their business practices. However, what about those organizations that are not there yet? Ensuring they make the upgrade to a paperless approach will make a big difference to their output. So why are they not doing this, and how can they fix this? Costs […]

todayApril 6, 2022 105

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Financial News

The basics to protecting your family’s financial health

Earning money is never an easy task, and it's even more challenging when you're supporting a family. With today's economic volatility, it's more important than ever to make sure your family is as financially secure as possible. The best way to protect your family's finances is to stay on top. The more you know, the better off you'll be when making tough decisions. That's why it's relevant to understand the fundamental concepts regarding financial security. Here are some tips to […]

todayApril 6, 2022 92

business

Business & Lifestyle

Understanding what makes a good business

When you are trying to start a business, one of the things that you are going to need to do is understand what makes a good business. Once you have a grasp on that, you can then start putting the right measures into place so that your business becomes a success. If you don’t know about what makes a successful business right now, that’s okay, because you will by the time you have finished reading this article. A strong business […]

todayApril 5, 2022 161

Harbor Freight

Business & Lifestyle

Harbor Freight to open in Litchfield next week

LITCHFIELD -- Beginning next Monday, Apr. 11, there will be a new occupant in the former Kroger and Aldi store in Litchfield. California-based Harbor Freight Tools will occupy the retail space at 1111 W. Ferdon Street. Furthermore, store management and staff are preparing for the grand opening. The store is bringing between 25 and 30 new jobs into the community. This includes positions like sales and logistic supervisors, senior and sales associates, and seasonal positions. Pictured is 1111 W. Ferdon […]

todayApril 4, 2022 152

TNB Bank TrustBank

Business & Lifestyle

Olney-based TrustBank acquires TNB Bank

TUSCOLA -- TNB Bank in Tuscola recently got a new name and new ownership. TrustBank is a bank group based in Olney that, prior to the acquisition, had four branches in Illinois and three in Arizona. The sale of TNB Bank was finalized Friday, and the facility re-opened Monday under the TrustBank banner. "The company is very excited to extend its reach into Douglas County," stated Gina Kocher, director of marketing and business development for TrustBank. "It fits our culture. […]

todayMarch 16, 2022 437

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