Yellow, which received a pandemic loan, is winding down operations ahead of an expected bankruptcy filing. The closure of the company would mean the loss of about 30,000 jobs.

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I’m sure I can find it in the article but what kind of bankruptcy? Are investors walking away with bruises?

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Stock fell on Thursday, declared bankruptcy Friday.

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What’s the bet they pocketed most of that money and then closed.

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When you are a leech of the people, you can’t be punished, right?

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Leeches of the people get a pass, because they’re a sad ☹️

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I know of at least one orange dude that just about nothing has happened to for what… seven years now? So yeah, guess it tracks.

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🎵Look at the stars, look how they shine for you. 🎵

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What’s their burn rate that they’re going bankrupt after 700M in cash?

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At 30,000 employees that’s only $23,000/person. I’m sure payroll alone is well North of $700M per year.

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Thanks for doing the math

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