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Honda records its first-ever annual loss on a costly EV strategy
TOKYO (AP) — Honda racked up a 423.9 billion yen ($2.7 billion) loss May 14, the first-ever full year loss for the Japanese automaker, acknowledging heavy costs for its electric-vehicle plans, stemming from President Donald Trump’s pro-U.S. policies.
The Japanese automaker said losses related to its EV operations are ... (full story)
In an era when workers are returning to offices, here’s how Dropbox is making remote jobs work
NEW YORK (AP) — Many companies ended remote work arrangements that began during the coronavirus pandemic despite resistance from employees who grew accustomed to working from home.
Dropbox has no plans to return its workers to offices. After adopting a “virtual-first” staffing model in 2020, the San Francisco t ... (full story)
Do these four things before buying a hybrid in 2026
Does the high price of gas have you considering a hybrid for your next vehicle? We don’t blame you, especially if you drive a lot. Fortunately, there are lots of hybrids to choose from, and many don’t cost much more than their non-hybrid counterparts. But to recoup the extra cost of a hybrid the quickest and start saving ... (full story)
How Readers Like You Inspire My Columns
As an advocate of financial literacy for all, no matter age or financial means, my goal with writing and speaking is to offer information and insights. You have a voice in choosing the topics I cover, and I look forward to hearing your input.
Let me share some of the comments and questions I've received from readers over the ye ... (full story)
Payout Ratios and 8-Ks
Q. What's a payout ratio? -- F.J., Winona, Minnesota
A. It's the percentage of a company's earnings (net income) that's paid out to shareholders in the form of dividends. For example, Coca-Cola's earnings per share (EPS) over the past year were recently $3.04, and its annual dividend per share was $2.12 ($0.53 per quarter). Divi ... (full story)