Retail stocks could move the market this week, with major reports from big box retailers and struggling mall anchors. The timing is horrific, with the coronavirus outbreak disrupting supply chains while American consumers pull back from discretionary buying that includes everything from smartphones to vacations. Things could get even worse when the outbreak expands, inducing…
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Twitter, Inc. (TWTR) shares rose more than 8% on Monday morning after a Bloomberg report that an activist investor may have acquired a $1 billion stake to oust CEO Jack Dorsey. Elliott Management has nominated four directors to Twitter’s board of directors after having approached executives privately and holding constructive discussions. With only a single…
Finding an apartment in Paris = obstacle course. In addition to the fact that you have to be able to part with your two arms to be able to pay the rent, the accommodation offered is not always ultra-clean. Neither legal. Neither practical. Nor big. Neither beautiful. Neither equipped. Nor healthy. Nor close to amenities….
What Is a Settlement Bank? A settlement bank is the last bank to receive and report the settlement of a transaction between two entities. It is the bank that partners with an entity being paid, most often a merchant. As the merchant’s primary bank for receiving paymentit can also be referred to as the acquiring…
The Ecological Transition Agency (ADEME) published a press release in mid-November 2022 on the environmental impacts of the digitalization of cultural services. Basically, by transforming everything that is initially physical (DVDs, CDs, Books, etc.) into a digital version. Well, believe me, some figures have left us behind! At the same time, the “Impact CO2” site…
What Is the Occupancy Rate? Occupancy rate is the ratio of rented or used space to the total amount of available space. Analysts use occupancy rates when discussing senior housing, hospitals, bed-and-breakfasts, hotels, and rental units, among other categories. In a call center, occupancy rate refers to the amount of time agents spend on calls compared…
Hello dear avid readers. Today, part of your curiosity will be fulfilled since I intend to answer questions that you have necessarily already asked yourself about famous singers. But first of all, I’m going to start by disappointing you (which I know how to do very well according to my parents, my girlfriend and my…
Over the past few years, Airbnb renting has emerged as a popular alternative to hotels for travelers who want the space and comfort that a home can provide. That’s opened the door for investors looking to cash in on the growing market for short-term rentals. But not all locations are created equal for this type…