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American Apparel Cost Cuts May Not Be Enough

Credit & Capital

American Apparel Cost Cuts May Not Be Enough

The embattled retailer may not have sufficient financing commitments to meet its needs over the next 12 months.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 28, 2021

U.K. Companies’ IPOs Lag on Pre-Brexit Fears

U.K. Companies’ IPOs Lag on Pre-Brexit Fears

IPOs by companies based in Britain have raised only $1.53 billion in the first three months of 2017, the lowest level since 2012.

By Matthew Heller | March 29, 2017

EBay Forecasts Weaker Revenue and Profit

EBay Forecasts Weaker Revenue and Profit

The online retailer also reported lower net income and flat revenue for the fourth quarter of 2015.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 28, 2016

American Apparel Files for Bankruptcy

American Apparel Files for Bankruptcy

Another teen fashion retailer seeks to reorganize under Chapter 11 protection.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 5, 2015

LinkedIn’s Losses Widen

LinkedIn’s Losses Widen

LinkedIn’s losses are mounting due its aggressive growth spurt, occurring both internally and through acquisitions.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | August 3, 2015

Labor Costs Stagnant

Labor Costs Stagnant

The U.S. employment cost index rose just 0.2% in the second quarter, the smallest increase in 33 years.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | July 31, 2015

Economists Predict Q2 Rebound

Economists Predict Q2 Rebound

Gross domestic product is predicted to hit 3.1% this quarter, as long as the strong U.S. dollar doesn't derail production.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 22, 2015

Manufacturing Output Dips

Manufacturing Output Dips

U.S. manufacturing output fell 0.2% in February, with durable goods production falling 0.6%. Capacity utilization also declined.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 16, 2015

Lockheed Martin Settles 401(k) Lawsuit

Workplace Issues

Lockheed Martin Settles 401(k) Lawsuit

Employees sued the defense contractor for not disclosing excessive fees and underperforming funds in the company's retirement plan.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 23, 2015

FBI Says U.S. Banks Weren’t Hacked

FBI Says U.S. Banks Weren’t Hacked

"The FBI and USSS (U.S. Secret Service) have received no reports that Carbanak malware has affected the U.S. financial sector," said U.S. authorities.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 20, 2015

Bankruptcy in Bulk

Bankruptcy in Bulk

Tumbling rates in the dry bulk shipping market force two companies into bankruptcy.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 18, 2015

Apple Accused of Exploiting Overseas Workers

Workplace Issues

Apple Accused of Exploiting Overseas Workers

China Labor Watch says Apple must take more responsibility for improving labor conditions; Apple says it has.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | February 12, 2015

Obama Fires Salvo in Looming Budget Fight

Obama Fires Salvo in Looming Budget Fight

"The president will propose to end the across-the-board sequester cuts that threaten our economy and our military," says a spokesperson.

By Matthew Heller | January 29, 2015

Did Caesars’ Nonpayment Trigger Credit Default Swaps?

Did Caesars’ Nonpayment Trigger Credit Default Swaps?

To settle the question, the ISDA is convening an external arbitration panel for the first time since 2009.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 12, 2015

GE Sees Price Pressure But Still Likes Oil

GE Sees Price Pressure But Still Likes Oil

CEO Jeff Immelt tells investors that 40% of the company's energy portfolio is going to be hurt by lower oil prices.

By Matthew Heller | December 17, 2014