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JP Morgan Posts Profits
JP Morgan Chase posted earnings this quarter that beat analysts’ estimates for top and bottom lines, demonstrating strength to withstand the economic turmoil in the

Dollar General to open new higher-end stores in the suburbs
Dollar General is expanding to the suburbs in hopes of reaching wealthier customers. Known for rock-bottom prices, the retailer is opening two new Popshelf locations in the

Citigroup fined $400 million by federal regulators
Federal regulators have fined Citigroup $400 million due to its shortcomings in establishing risk management programs, protecting customer data, and establishing internal controls. On Oct.

Websites Change Their Policies Amid Tensions in the U.S.
With tensions in the U.S. growing over racial issues and the upcoming election, both Facebook and Yelp are adjusting their policies and practices. Yelp announced that

Sam’s Club is hiring 2,000 workers for the extended holiday season
Sam’s Club is gearing up for the holidays by hiring 2,000 additional workers to accommodate the expected holiday rush. These new full-time employees will be

Google v. Oracle
On Oct. 7, the Supreme Court heard opening arguments on whether Google should be made to pay Oracle billions of dollars over the long-running lawsuit

Wells Fargo lays off 700 workers
On Oct. 8, Wells Fargo announced that 700 commercial banking employees would be sent home as the company looks ahead after a rough few months earlier in

RECAP: Lunch and Learn – Private Policies and Public Power: When Banks Act as Regulators within a Regime of Privilege Confirmation
On Oct. 7, Consumers’ Research’s Executive Director Will Hild hosted Brian Knight from George Mason University’s Mercatus Center to discuss his paper “Private Policies

McDonald’s bets on bakery goods bringing back breakfast customers
After an eight-year hiatus, McDonald’s is bringing bakery goods back to its menu. Starting on Oct. 28, the McCafe bakery will begin selling apple fritters,

Venmo Launches New Credit Card
Venmo has debuted its first physical credit card for users, helping to bridge the gap between physical and digital payment practices. Venmo, which is owned