Federal Reserve rebuts Trump admin renovation attacks

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifies before a House Financial Services Committee hearing on “The Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress,” on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 24, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters As the Trump administration escalates its criticisms of the Federal Reserve and Chairman Jerome Powell, the central bank is…

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Starboard takes a stake in Tripadvisor. How the activist may bolster value

The Tripadvisor logo is displayed on a tablet. Mateusz Slodkowski | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Company: Tripadvisor (TRIP) Business: Tripadvisor is an online travel company. It leverages its brands, technology, and capabilities to connect its global audience with partners through content, travel guidance and two-sided marketplaces for experiences, accommodations, restaurants and other…

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From $450 blender to over $150 million in sales

After years spent in kitchens across the country, Chris Kirby was burnt out.  The restaurant lifestyle was demanding and all encompassing, and the 26-year-old found himself not doing much else besides working and going to the bars after a long shift.  “I kept waking up in the morning like, ‘Man, life has to be about more…

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