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Kroger Plans 3,000 Corporate Job Cuts — 18hKroger will cut about 3,000 corporate jobs over three years—roughly 37% of its 8,200 corporate workforce—CEO Greg Foran said in a staff memo.

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Corporate Islamification1 source — 3h

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Priya Raman Companies pushing Islamic rules on staff and products risk alienating their main customers and dividing the workplace.

Troy Jackson, Running for Senate Against 'Greedy Corporations,' Says He 'Can't Help' That a PAC He Led Took Corporate Money1 source — 4d

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Barings Funds Declare Dividends Yielding 8.6 and 11.23 Percent — 20hBarings Participation Investors and Barings Corporate Investors each declared quarterly dividends of $0.37 and $0.40 per share, respectively, payable Nov. 13, 2026. Barings Global Short Duration High Yield Fund announced a $0.1223-per-share October distribution, with the same amount estimated for November and December.

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Corporate Swag Shifts Toward Eco-Friendly, Practical Gifts — 6dU.S. companies spent $174 billion on corporate gifting last year as swag shifts to eco-friendly, practical items; 40% of event swag is thrown away immediately.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Pebblebrook sells loss-making Portland hotel to NewcrestImage for $10MBusiness — 4dPebblebrook Hotel Trust sold the 174-room Hotel Zags in Portland for $10 million to NewcrestImage, which plans to manage the property in-house. The hotel had been operating at a loss, and Pebblebrook said it may use the proceeds for share repurchases and other corporate priorities; the sale is not expected to change its third-quarter outlook.

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Phoenix Names Interim CFO for Westblom DepartureFinance — 3dPhoenix Education Partners CFO Blair Westblom will leave effective Oct. 10 in a mutual separation the company said was unrelated to financial reporting or internal-control concerns. The board appointed corporate development chief Michael Cochran interim CFO; Westblom’s exit package includes more than $1.1 million in cash severance, her fiscal 2026 bonus and equity benefits.

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PIMCO CIO warns Treasury yields could reach 6%Finance — 4dThe 10-year U.S. Treasury yield could approach 6%, a level not seen since 2000, as high oil prices, inflation concerns, rising government debt and bond-market selling pressure push borrowing costs higher. PIMCO’s chief investment officer warned that further increases could weigh on stocks and corporate bonds, while higher rates threaten to raise financing costs for governments, businesses and households.

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Fed Approves Isabella’s $54.6M Grand River AcquisitionFinance — Oct 5, 2026The Federal Reserve approved Isabella Bank Corporation’s acquisition of Grand River Commerce and Grand River Bank, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the merger. Isabella also received approval to merge the banks and continue operating Grand River’s branches; the companies said they had obtained all required regulatory approvals.

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Anchorage Digital acquires Routable, plans stablecoin payoutsBusiness — Oct 6, 2026Anchorage Digital acquired corporate payments platform Routable, bringing its vendor and contractor payout network into Anchorage’s regulated digital-asset business. The companies plan to add stablecoin and tokenized-deposit settlement alongside traditional fiat payments, connecting blockchain-based assets to payment systems businesses already use.

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Live Nation Prices $730M, €600M Refinancing NotesFinance — Oct 6, 2026Live Nation priced a senior-notes offering of $730 million and €600 million, both due in 2032, after announcing plans for an offering initially described as $840 million and €500 million. The proceeds are intended mainly to redeem its 6.5% notes due in 2027, with remaining funds for fees and general corporate purposes, including possible debt repayment.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

World Shares Advance as Oil Prices EaseFinance — Oct 5, 2026Global stocks rose early in the week on easing oil prices, lower bond yields and optimism about AI-driven earnings, then retreated as oil climbed above $100 and concerns about France’s finances weighed on markets and the euro. Investors remained focused on upcoming U.S. economic data and corporate earnings for clues to the outlook.

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Jack in the Box disables San Diego anti-loitering sprinklersLifestyle — Oct 5, 2026Jack in the Box disabled an anti-loitering system at its downtown San Diego restaurant after sprinklers soaked customers and passersby while a recording told people to leave or make a purchase. The company said the recording was unauthorized and the sprinklers were part of a cleaning system; customers and homeless advocates are calling for an apology and greater corporate accountability.

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Nvidia Adds Record $150B Buyback Authorization — Sep 28, 2026Nvidia added a record $150 billion buyback authorization, lifting remaining capacity to $235 billion—the largest such increase in U.S. corporate history.

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Nicole Hardy A buyback this size could support the stock even if growth slows a bit.

Disney HR layoffs — Sep 29, 2026Disney is cutting around 300 HR and technology roles in a third 2026 layoff round under CEO Josh D'Amaro, part of broader cost cuts, early-retirement offers, and AI-driven corporate streamlining.

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Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Pandemic-Era Corporate Bonds Worth $4.3 Trillion Mature From 2027Tech — Sep 25, 2026U.S. companies face a mounting refinancing burden from 2027 as about $4.3 trillion in corporate bonds mature through 2031, forcing borrowers that locked in pandemic-era low rates to refinance at higher costs. Lower-rated companies are especially vulnerable, while major technology firms’ planned borrowing for AI infrastructure adds to the pressure; PIMCO says most issuers can manage, but the weakest may be squeezed sharply.

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Premium Income sets 10.12 percent trailing yield on monthly payoutFinance — Oct 5, 2026Several funds and income trusts announced upcoming 2026 distributions, including Premium Income Corporation’s monthly C$0.09-per-share payment and Income Financial Trust’s formula-based C$0.08642-per-unit payment. Fidelity Emerging Markets proposed a US$0.33 final dividend subject to shareholder approval, while Russell Investments disclosed an ETF distribution; Diversified Royalty also announced a cash dividend, though the supplied release omits its amount and dates.

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Rachel Meyers Fidelity's proposed 0.33 US dollar emerging markets dividend should help if the vote goes through.

Fed Minutes and Earnings Reports Set Tone for Busy Week Ahead — Oct 2, 2026Investors are watching next week’s central-bank signals and economic data, including Fed commentary and minutes, services PMIs, and U.S. jobless claims, for clues about interest-rate prospects. Corporate results from Tesco, PepsiCo and others will also be in focus, while the Australian dollar’s recent uptrend faces a test around key resistance and support levels.

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China Urges Banks to Boost Corporate Yuan Hedging — Sep 14, 2026Chinese regulators including SAFE and the PBOC are pressuring banks to raise corporate yuan hedging, moving toward a 40% target through window guidance to shield exporters from ongoing yuan volatility and encourage use of forwards, swaps, options, and other hedging tools. Hedging activity has surged, with corporate derivatives around $1.4 trillion in the first half of 2026 and the overall hedging ratio climbing from roughly 22% in 2020 to about 35% in H1 2026, as banks offer subsidies and expanded access to hedging services.

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Maya Lindstrom Seeing derivatives volume hit 1.4 trillion already shows real demand, the subsidies from banks are probably helping smaller firms join in.

Accelevation Prices $540 Million IPO Below Range — Sep 29, 2026Data center infrastructure maker Accelevation Holdings priced its IPO at $18 per share, below its previously indicated $20-to-$24 range, raising $540 million through sales of 30 million shares, most of them by Olympus Partners-affiliated shareholders. The stock opened below the IPO price on Nasdaq, while Accelevation said its share of the proceeds would go toward repaying debt, IPO costs and general corporate purposes.

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Stocks Weighed Down by Oil and Surging Yields — Sep 25, 2026U.S. stock futures were mixed to slightly lower as rising Treasury yields and hawkish Fed signals weighed on sentiment, while investors also watched U.S.-China and Iran developments. Upcoming economic reports and corporate news, including Micron results and Tesla sales, were among the catalysts in focus.

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Brookfield plans $600 million senior notes offering due in 2031 — Sep 21, 2026Brookfield Corporation announced the pricing of a $600 million senior notes offering due 2031 at 5.650% interest, with closing anticipated September 23, 2026, and disclosed guarantees and use of net proceeds for general corporate purposes; separate terms include a change-of-control put option at 101% and registration with the SEC, with Computershare Trust Company of Canada acting as trustee. In Canada, Brookfield also updated its capital strategy with a renewed normal-course issuer bid for preferred shares and an automatic purchase plan, highlighting ongoing emphasis on bluechip status and capital allocation discipline.

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Nicole Hardy Brookfield raising 600 million at 5.65 percent through 2031 looks like a steady way to fund operations without much strain.

Von der Leyen Says EU Will Use All Tools to Cut China Trade Deficit — Sep 16, 2026Von der Leyen said the EU-China deficit is €1 billion a day, a tipping point already delivering a second China shock, and vowed all tools plus a raw-materials stockpile corporation.

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Dana Whitfield A billion euros daily deficit with China is draining our industries. Stockpiling raw materials should help cut that reliance.

AI Debt: Investors Demand Premiums, Favor Traditional Issuers — Sep 22, 2026The U.S. corporate bond market is splitting: AI-related issuers are facing caution and wider concessions as hyperscalers’ borrowing needs rise, while traditional issuers like financial and industrial firms continue to attract strong demand. With Goldman Sachs forecasting hyperscaler debt at about $420 billion next year and overall U.S. issuance rising, investors remain selective, pricing some AI-related deals as higher-risk and seeking clarity on future returns.

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