Nelson Peltz seeks seats on Disney board

Nelson Peltz, founder and chief executive officer of Trian Fund Management, during the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute Priority Summit in Miami, Florida, US, on Thursday, March 30, 2023.Marco Bello | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesActivist investor Nelson Peltz and his firm are seeking more than two seats on Disney's...

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Nashville real estate boom sends prices up, builders scrambling

Detached houses on a large housing development on the western side of Nashville, Tennessee.Georgeclerk | Istock | Getty ImagesNashville natives say they barely recognize the city's skyline anymore. And they probably won't anytime soon, as cranes still litter the picture.The Nashville building boom is in full effect, despite higher...

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More than 500 companies had perfect scores on top LGBTQ+ index

Attendees hold large Pride flag at the 2023 LA Pride Parade on June 11, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)Rodin Eckenroth | Getty ImagesIn a year stained by boycotts, protests and heightened consumer choice, hundreds of companies came through for LGBTQ+ equality, according to a leading...

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PCE inflation report October 2023:

A person shops in a grocery store as prices are displayed on October 12, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty ImagesInflation as measured by personal spending increased in line with expectations in October, possibly giving the Federal Reserve more incentive to hold rates steady and perhaps start...

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Salesforce, Snowflake, Pure Storage and more

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Salesforce — Salesforce popped more than 9% after the cloud software company reported fiscal third-quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations. The company posted adjusted earnings of $2.11 per share on $8.72 billion in revenue. Salesforce also shared stronger-than-expected guidance for...

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Spirit Airlines offers buyouts to salaried employees

A Spirit Airlines plane takes off at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, June 1, 2023.Mario Tama | Getty ImagesSpirit Airlines is offering voluntary exit packages to salaried employees, the budget carrier's latest cost-cutting measure as it expects financial strains to continue next year.The airline has been facing...

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