Patricia Battle

5 days ago | thestreet.com | Patricia Battle

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) , which owns UnitedHealthcare and Optum, has had a challenging few months. In December of last year, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in front of a Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan. The tragic incident had a major domino effect after it was later discovered that the suspect, Luigi Mangione, allegedly left behind bullet shell casings at the scene that had the words “deny,” “defend,” and “depose” written on them.

6 days ago | miamiherald.com | Patricia Battle

Over the past few months, luxury fashion house Hermès (HESAY) , famous mostly for its expensive (and exclusive) Birkin and Kelly handbags, has seen increased consumer momentum, despite recent macroeconomic challenges. In Hermès' first-quarter earnings report for 2025, it revealed that its sales in the Americas increased by 11% year-over-year.

6 days ago | miamiherald.com | Patricia Battle

Target (TGT) has some major challenges on its hands. The retailer has recently suffered from boycott threats and declining foot traffic in its stores as it faces sharp criticism for following a controversial trend in corporate America. In January, Target unexpectedly scaled back its diversity, equity, and inclusion program shortly after President Donald Trump issued an executive order dismantling the federal government's DEI programs.

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Patricia Battle

Temu, a Chinese online marketplace that sells a wide range of products priced between $1 and $50, is facing a significant threat. Last week, President Donald Trump imposed a massive 145% tariff on all goods imported from China, a startling increase from the previous 34% tariff he enforced on the country earlier this month.

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Patricia Battle

The IRS is about to undergo an alarming change that is heightening concerns about how the agency will manage to operate tax returns and taxpayer services in the near future. Elon Musk, who runs the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and President Donald Trump have been determined to shrink the federal government through job cuts.