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Walmart says it will use billions in tariff refunds to keep prices low
Walmart is launching Scenario, a women's fashion brand with 280 styles mostly priced under $25, to attract trend-conscious younger
topicScott Bessent is 'playing with fire' as Treasury debt buyback scheme risks dollar devaluation spiral
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent doubled the maximum size of planned long-term Treasury buybacks from $2 billion to $4 billion las
topicUber fined nearly $1 billion by Dutch regulators over automated suspensions of driver accounts
Uber plans to appeal an 825 million euro fine issued by the Dutch Data Protection Authority for using automated systems to suspend
topicFed officials warned rate hikes may be needed if inflation stays high
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari reports that inflation is not decreasing quickly enough to meet the central bank's 2% targ
topicStock Market Today: Nasdaq Leads Charge As Nvidia Rises; TurboTax Maker Slides (Live Coverage)
The Nasdaq is leading market gains as Nvidia shares rise ahead of the company's upcoming earnings report. The Dow and S&P 500 are
topicStock Market Today: Dow gains but S&P 500, Nasdaq drop as trade tensions rise; oil prices fall after 'Operation Outcast' against Iran announced
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined amid escalating trade conflicts between the US and Can
topicFast fashion giant Shein valued at up to $27 billion in Hong Kong IPO
Shein will debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on September 1, 2026. The fast-fashion company targets a valuation of approximate
topicAlibaba to Raise $10.20 Billion for AI Investment With Share Placement
Alibaba is selling $10.2 billion of stock to fund its artificial intelligence push. The Chinese e-commerce giant has announced a s
Oil steadies as investors weigh impact of latest US sanctions on Iran
Oil prices have steadied as investors assess the impact of expanded US sanctions against Iran. The sanctions, described as the 'to
topicWall Street drifts at the start of a week that could swing stocks and bonds
US stock futures edge lower, with investors cautious ahead of Nvidia earnings and an inflation report due later this week. The tec
topicHow bitcoin and gold went from a slump to an MVP week in just a few days
Bitcoin and gold prices surged last week following volatility in the bond market and a weakening U.S. dollar. Analysts attribute t
topicFrozen fruit bars recalled nationwide over possible glass contamination
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc. is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of select Outshine fruit bars because they may contain
topicOura is facing a lawsuit over whether its $300 ring can actually track sleep
Clarkson Law Firm has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Oura, alleging the company used false advertising to claim its
topicOfficials Investigating Mail Carrier in Peacock Assault
Sugar, a white peacock in Pasadena, has a good prognosis following an attack by a U.S. Postal Service worker. Pasadena Humane offi
topicAsian shares advance, led by a nearly 6% gain for South Korea’s Kospi
Asian equities advanced on Friday, with South Korea's Kospi surging nearly 6%. The rally centered on chip stocks, including a 12%
topicEveryone Wants a Paramount Settlement. First, Look Under the Hood
California Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled scheduled talks with Paramount regarding its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Bo
topicEarnings live updates: Dick's Sporting Goods stock tanks after retailer slashes outlook amid 'challenging conditions'
Dick's Sporting Goods shares fell 29% after the retailer missed second-quarter 2026 earnings expectations and lowered its full-yea
topicLIVE: Louisiana lawmakers gather in Abbeville to announce SpaceX development near Pecan Island
Governor Jeff Landry and state leaders announced in Abbeville that SpaceX will invest $100 billion to build a new spaceport in Lou
topicWall Street rises as tech bounces back before Nvidia results, bond yields drop
US stock markets opened higher on Wednesday as technology shares recovered from a previous selloff. Investors are positioning them
topicThe Magnificent 7 are struggling. Don't let them sink your 401(k)
The Magnificent Seven tech stocks, including Nvidia and Tesla, are experiencing a decline in their market influence, affecting inv
topicOklahoma-based Southwest Airlines flight attendant found dead in Hawaii, police investigating
Honolulu Police are investigating the unattended death of Jenny Lupton, a 50-year-old Southwest Airlines flight attendant from Moo
topicArizona’s chip footprint grows, but TSMC’s water demand sparks questions
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM) shares fell recently, with a 3.11% decline on August 24 and another slide of 2.3% as
topicResearch Firm’s Founder Explains $6 Million Payment to Fired Forbes Editor
RJ Shook, founder of Shook Research, apologized for paying former Forbes editor Randall Lane $6 million, stating he had the best i
topicNetflix reportedly considers opening its app to other streamers
Netflix executives are discussing a shift in strategy that would allow rival streaming services to operate within the Netflix appl