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Lululemon made a really stupid decision this year that explains why its stock is getting crushed
Lululemon shares fell 15% following the release of second quarter fiscal 2026 results. The company reported declining revenue and
topicSeattle is the No. 1 Labor Day destination in the U.S. Here’s what travelers need to know
AAA identifies Seattle as the number one destination in the United States for the Labor Day holiday. Travelers heading to the city
topicViral squishy dumpling toys sold nationwide recalled for deadly choking hazard: Return ASAP
Thousands of squishy dumpling fidget toys sold nationwide are under recall due to deadly choking hazards. The toys contain water b
topicFear and compromise: How Volkswagen struck a deal over historic job cuts
Volkswagen is implementing a radical restructuring plan to reduce costs, featuring the elimination of 50,000 jobs and the closure
topicFlyers might have to face more disruption with hotter skies
Air passengers face a rise in flight delays and diversions as climate change creates hotter and stormier skies. Extreme heat affec
topicOil set for steepest weekly gain since mid-July, fuelled by US-Iran clashes
Oil prices are on track for their largest weekly increase since mid-July as hostilities between the US and Iran intensify. While p
topicWalmart's $6 Rotisserie Chicken Purses sold out. Here's how to get one
Walmart's limited-edition rotisserie chicken purses have sold out, though some reports suggest customers may still find ways to ac
topicElon Musk Finally Responds to Bombshell Election Meddling Claim
Elon Musk responded to claims of election meddling and a new documentary by Alex Gibney that describes him as the most miserable m
Fed Governor Waller leaning to "hold" pushes odds of a Sep hike down to 50% (on way to zero, in our view). We still expect "Sup"-tember, a contrarian bullish month.
Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller is inclined to keep interest rates on hold at the September meeting, citing progress on infl
topic'Can't Message That Away': GOP Frets as Trump Administration Desperately Spins Record-High Diesel Prices
US diesel prices have hit a record average of $5.85 as wars in Iran and Ukraine disrupt fuel flows and destroy refineries. The sur
topicThe Porsche Cayenne Turbo EV is Quiet, Composed and Terrifyingly Fast
Porsche has introduced the 2026 Cayenne Turbo Electric, a high-performance super-SUV featuring 1,156 horsepower. The vehicle is po
topicSome homeowners have been waiting years for mortgage relief. It keeps slipping away
Homeowners are experiencing a multi-year delay in receiving mortgage relief. While buyers monitor rate predictions through 2027 an
topicJensen Huang’s Net Worth Nears $200 Billion After Nvidia Says It Will Acquire Hugging Face
Nvidia is expanding its artificial intelligence footprint by confirming a multi-billion-dollar acquisition of open-weight platform
topicA record number of millionaires created in US by rock-solid 401(k) market
A record number of Americans have become 401(k) millionaires due to a sturdy stock market and high savings rates. Fidelity reports
topicTarget apologises for 'offensive' children Halloween costume after backlash
Target removed a children's Halloween costume from its website and shelves after critics claimed the garment evoked racist minstre
topicCalifornia ban on ‘addictive’ social media for teens heads to Newsom
Governor Gavin Newsom must now decide whether to sign a bill passed by California lawmakers that bans addictive social media featu
topicAI could could cause global economic downturn, Andrew Bailey warns G20
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned G20 finance ministers and central bank governors that artificial intelligence threat
topicMusk wins court order to block use of “Twitter,” but not “tweet” and bird logo
A judge has barred a social media startup, identified as Operation Bluebird, from using the name "Twitter." While X Corp successfu
topicMusk’s xAI loses court bid to block Minnesota's AI ‘nudification’ ban
A federal judge denied a request by Elon Musk's xAI to block Minnesota's law prohibiting AI-generated fake nude images. U.S. Distr
topicFather and daughter, both pilots, have surprise encounter on runway at Dulles Airport
A father and daughter, both pilots, experienced a surprise encounter at Dulles Airport after recognizing each other's voices over
topicA costly summer sendoff approaches
Travelers face the most expensive Labor Day weekend on record due to surging costs for gasoline, airfare, and hotels. Gasoline pri
topicBerkshire CEO explains Buffett’s surprise AI stock bet
Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, has made a significant investment in Alphabet, the parent company of Google, to capital
topicAVGO Stock’s 27% Selloff Is Sending A Signal
Broadcom reported strong earnings, driven by AI chip sales, but its stock fell 27%. The company forecasts a surge in AI chip sales
topicZscaler Loss Narrows As Revenue Soars, Boosted by AI
Zscaler's loss narrowed and revenue soared, driven by AI, with the company beating Q2 sales expectations. The stock initially fell