UAW Talks with Detroit Automakers Near Contract Deadline
Negotiators from the United Auto Workers and the three Detroit automakers extended discussions over the weekend to avoid a Monday contract expiry. UAW President Dennis Williams named Fiat Chrysler as the target company for a possible strike if talks stall, with GM and Ford also negotiating a master agreement.
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Ad blocking signals a post advertising world reshaping media
The piece traces ad blocking from a European issue to a global challenge as Apple enables blockers on iPhones and Safari. It argues ads are often intrusive and easily bypassed, pushing a shift toward subscription models like Netflix and Hulu. Digital media, long ad funded, faces existential pressure amid rising blocking and price competition.
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How to Outsmart the Fed At Its Own Game
Investors brace for the Federal Reserve meeting this week with bets on possible rate hikes and a major shift in market conditions. The piece outlines typical market reactions in stocks bonds commodities and real estate and offers guidelines to profit from tighter policy.
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Rising rates do not derail all stocks say experts
A tightening Fed lowers stock gains with six month averages shrinking from 9.5 percent before hikes to 2.4 percent after. Energy consumer staples and utilities outperform during rate hikes with double digit returns, while bonds are less hurt by rate rises when inflation remains contained. Real estate and emerging markets offer selective protection with careful timing and shorter duration bonds. Rising rates cannot be ignored says Robert Johnson of the American College of Financial Services.
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