A general view of the exterior of the headquarters of Norfolk Southern on April 1, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Icon Sportswire | Getty Images Norfolk Southern is almost two months into a battle with activist investor Ancora, which is trying to shake up the railroad’s board and oust CEO Alan Shaw. Now the firm is … Read more
A UPS seasonal worker delivers packages on Cyber Monday in New York on Nov. 27, 2023. Stephanie Keith | Bloomberg | Getty Images Just before midnight on May 4, 2023, police were called to an Amazon warehouse in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to investigate a reported theft. They were met by a loss prevention employee, who directed … Read more
Mathisworks | Digitalvision Vectors | Getty Images Corporate America has a message for Wall Street: It’s serious about cutting costs this year. From toy and cosmetics makers to office software sellers, executives across sectors have announced layoffs and other plans to slash expenses â even at some companies that are turning a profit. Barbie maker … Read more
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JANUARY 24: American Airlines workers picket at O’Hare International Airport on January 24, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. The workers, mostly flight attendants with the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), were picketing to demand better working conditions as their contract negotiations continue. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Scott Olson | Getty Images … Read more
United Parcel Service — The stock continued lower Wednesday, one day after falling more than 8% on a disappointing 2024 revenue outlook and an announcement of 12,000 layoffs . Jim said, “I don’t know if [CEO] Carol Tome can keep the job.” The fact is, he added, e-commerce is very strong and “she’s not participating … Read more
