Business
Trump tariffs, tax cuts and interest rates likely to fuel inflation, Wall Street and economists agree
Former President Donald Trump is building a second-term economic agenda that analysts say could reheat the very inflation that he has slammed President Joe Biden for...
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Federal prosecutors are examining financial transactions at Block, owner of Cash App and Square
Federal prosecutors are digging into internal practices at Block, the financial technology firm launched by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, discussing...
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Private payrolls increased by 192,000 in April, more than expected for resilient labor market
Private payrolls increased at a faster than expected pace in April, indicating there are still plenty of tailwinds for the...
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DJT shares close down more than 9% as Trump Media hot streak stalls
Trump Media shares dropped sharply Wednesday, closing down by more than 9.5%. Trump Media, which trades under the DJT ticker, closed at $45.16...
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Long-predicted consumer pullback finally hits restaurants like Starbucks, KFC and McDonald’s
It’s finally here: the long-predicted consumer pullback. Starbucks announced a surprise drop in same-store sales for its latest quarter, sending its shares down...
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Affluent Americans are driving U.S. economy and likely delaying need for Fed rate cuts
Since retiring two years ago, Joan Harris has upped her travel game. Once or twice a year, she visits her...
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Amazon says more packages are arriving in a day or less after hefty investment in speedy fulfillment
Amazon says it is getting even more packages to customers in one day or sooner, a metric the e-retailer is promoting...
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Paramount says CEO Bob Bakish is stepping down, will be replaced by a trio of executives
Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish is stepping down, the company announced Monday, as merger negotiations with Skydance Media continue. Bakish climbed the...
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As home sellers and buyers wait on a Fed cut, here’s how mortgage rates have affected the spring housing market
People looking to buy or sell a home this spring are paying close attention to mortgage rates. The average 30-year,...
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McDonald’s rising prices pushing some diners away
McDonald’s reported mixed quarterly results Tuesday as its reorganization weighed on its profit and boycotts hurt its Middle Eastern sales. The company also...
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