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Trump’s economy officially passes Biden’s for worst consumer sentiment in recorded history
Trump’s economy officially passes Biden’s for worst consumer sentiment in recorded history

The University of Michigan’s index plunged to 47.6 in April — shattering the prior floor set during the 2022 inflation crisis.

By Nick LichtenbergApril 14, 2026
Donald Trump walks outside, putting a fist in the air.
Tariffs are the new normal, and now most CEOs expect the import taxes to outlast the Trump administration, PwC report finds
By Sasha RogelbergApril 14, 2026
When AI sells to AI, brands win on data and identity 
When AI sells to AI, brands win on data and identity 
By Jarrod MartinApril 13, 2026
The Navy confirmed an ‘abundant amount’ of Uncrustables when the Artemis II crew lands. Smucker’s just offered them a lifetime supply
The Navy confirmed an ‘abundant amount’ of Uncrustables when the Artemis II crew lands. Smucker’s just offered them a lifetime supply
By Catherina GioinoApril 10, 2026
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‘People are trying to be creative’: Tariff-battered American companies are so cash-starved they are using refund claims as collateral for loans
By Sasha RogelbergApril 12, 2026
A Starbucks barista stands behind a cash register.
Starbucks’ game plan to roll out AI chatbots at cafés could serve as a ‘litmus test’ for the industry, analyst says
By Sasha RogelbergApril 11, 2026
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Real EstateAnother month, another record-high home price: March hits $408,800—the 33rd straight increase
By Jake AngeloApril 14, 2026
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Real EstateHome sales just fell 3.6%—and the spring buying season may not save them
By Tristan BoveApril 14, 2026
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EconomyXi Jinping says the world order is ‘crumbling into disarray.’ Larry Fink and the IMF are worried about a global recession
By Nick LichtenbergApril 14, 2026
TOKYO, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 3: Open AI CEO Sam Altman speaks during a talk session with SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at an event titled "Transforming Business through AI" in Tokyo, Japan, on February 03, 2025. SoftBank and OpenAI announced that they have agreed a partnership to set up a joint venture for artificial intelligence services in Japan today. (Photo by Tomohiro Oh
CybersecurityFrom Molotov cocktails to data center shutdowns, the AI backlash is turning revolutionary
By Eva RoytburgApril 14, 2026
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EconomyTrump’s macho MAGA economy is a bust. But there are plenty of high-paying jobs for men—in nursing and teaching
By Nick LichtenbergApril 14, 2026
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CryptoGoldman Sachs makes surprise jump into Bitcoin ETFs with a product one analyst dubs “Boomer Candy”
By Jack KubinecApril 14, 2026
Transmission lines stand at the American Electric Power Co. (AEP) coal-fired John E. Amos Power Plant at dusk in Winfield, West Virginia. Photographer: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg via Getty Images
EnergyU.S. utilities are planning a $1.4 trillion spending spree, up 30%, over the next five years amid the AI construction boom
By Jordan BlumApril 14, 2026
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Real EstateThe starter economy is broken
By Nick LichtenbergApril 14, 2026
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AIOpenAI rolls out ‘instant’ purchases directly from ChatGPT, in a radical shift to e-commerce and a direct challenge to Google
By Jeremy KahnSeptember 29, 2025
  • Kohl’s ‘surprised’ Wall Street with a big earnings beat in the aftermath of its CEO drama—possibly thanks to tariffs
    RetailKohl’s ‘surprised’ Wall Street with a big earnings beat in the aftermath of its CEO drama—possibly thanks to tariffs
    By Sydney LakeAugust 27, 2025
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TechApple says some in-store chargers are scuffing the new iPhone 17 Pro, adding fuel to durability concerns and ‘scratchgate’
By Dave SmithSeptember 25, 2025
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SuccessBillionaire Sara Blakely says she launched Spanx with just $5,000 from selling fax machines—and never took on a single investor: ‘I bet on myself’
By Dave SmithSeptember 20, 2025
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RetailStarbucks CEO says the company is doubling down on protein and gluten-free options: ‘I believe our food needs to match the craft of our coffee’
By Dave SmithSeptember 20, 2025
For one man, the war against Cracker Barrel never really ended
InvestingFor one man, the war against Cracker Barrel never really ended
By Lily Mae LazarusSeptember 18, 2025
Target was hoping for a back-to-school sales bump that never came. Foot traffic is still down for the 7th month in a row
North AmericaTarget was hoping for a back-to-school sales bump that never came. Foot traffic is still down for the 7th month in a row
By Andrew Adam Newman and Retail BrewSeptember 9, 2025
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    RetailTrump wishes Cracker Barrel ‘Good luck into the future’ after it restores old logo. ‘Make lots of money and, most importantly, make your customers happy again’
    By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressAugust 27, 2025
Nike’s ‘Why do it?’ campaign has a Gen Z twist—but branding experts are skeptical, saying it messes with one of the most iconic taglines in history
RetailNike’s ‘Why do it?’ campaign has a Gen Z twist—but branding experts are skeptical, saying it messes with one of the most iconic taglines in history
By Sydney Lake and Nick LichtenbergSeptember 5, 2025
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RetailOregon-based ‘cork dork’ celebrates Portugal’s vital exemption from Trump tariffs after he lobbied hard for wine carveout
By Dee-Ann Durbin, Barry Hatton and The Associated PressSeptember 5, 2025
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RetailCostco just gave bargain hunters a powerful reason to upgrade to its $130 Executive Membership
By Dave SmithSeptember 4, 2025
A man walks by a window display of actress Sydney Sweeney on a window of an American Eagle store on August 01, 2025 in New York City.
RetailAs investors brace for weak jobs data and Fed cuts, Sydney Sweeney powers a retail stock rally
By Stan Choe and The Associated PressSeptember 4, 2025
Giorgio Armani dies at 91: How the legendary designer’s handcrafted succession plan will shape the future of his empire
RetailGiorgio Armani dies at 91: How the legendary designer’s handcrafted succession plan will shape the future of his empire
By Ashley LutzSeptember 4, 2025
  • Empty boxes are stacked for reuse at A Sight For Sport Eyes, a brick-and-mortar and e-commerce store for sport goggles, Aug. 20, 2025, in West Linn, Ore.
    Retail‘Consumers are going to be shocked’: An expiring tariff exemption for goods under $800 is about to throttle the world of e-commerce
    By Mae Anderson and The Associated PressAugust 26, 2025
Davenport, Florida, Starbucks Coffee, outside exterior drive thru through.
RetailStarbucks hops on the health craze with protein coffee weight-loss influencers had been concocting in its drive thru for months
By Nino PaoliSeptember 4, 2025
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RetailMcDonald’s CEO is grappling with a ‘two-tier economy’ as he slashes prices on value meals—and signals backing for a minimum wage increase
By Nick LichtenbergSeptember 3, 2025
Warren Buffet, in glasses and a red tie, looks to the side of the camera.
InvestingWarren Buffett’s $57 billion face-plant: Kraft Heinz breaks up a decade after his megamerger soured
By Eva RoytburgSeptember 3, 2025
Donald Trump stands in a McDonald's drive-thru window, extending two paper bags in front of him.
RetailMcDonald’s CEO says Trump’s no tax on tips amplifies an ‘uneven playing field’ for its restaurants, which don’t get ‘customers to pay’ for labor
By Sasha RogelbergSeptember 3, 2025
Walmart and Target are allegedly forcing employees to remove tags on apparel to make it easier to jack up prices based on tariffs
RetailWalmart and Target are allegedly forcing employees to remove tags on apparel to make it easier to jack up prices based on tariffs
By Erin Cabrey and Retail BrewSeptember 2, 2025
A Labubu doll sits near the legs of Naomi Osaka, of Japan, before her match against Coco Gauff, of the United States, during the U.S> Open. Osaka is wearing purple sparkly shoes.
SuccessNaomi Osaka’s Labubu obsession shines at the U.S. Open
By Howard Fendrich and The Associated PressSeptember 2, 2025
Photo: Nestle CEO Laurent Freixe speaks during a general shareholders meeting of Swiss food giant Nestle in Ecublens, near Lausanne, on April 16, 2025. (Photo by GABRIEL MONNET / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL MONNET/AFP via Getty Images)
RetailNestlé picks insider to replace CEO fired over affair
By Sonja Wind and BloombergSeptember 2, 2025
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RetailMcDonald’s slashes prices to win back lower-income customers, offering Extra Value Meals at 15% discounts
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressSeptember 2, 2025
Heinz
RetailKraft Heinz to split in 2 after 10 years as one of the largest food companies in history
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressSeptember 2, 2025
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RetailWhat’s open (and closed) on Labor Day 2025?
By Chris MorrisSeptember 1, 2025
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on August 25, 2025.
Economy‘A different shock to the system’: De minimis tariff dodge ending means less purchasing power for Americans 
By Nino PaoliAugust 30, 2025
Apple CEO Tim Cook
TechAll 7 new products we’re expecting Apple to announce at its ‘Awe Dropping’ September event
By Dave SmithAugust 30, 2025
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RetailOver 750,000 pressure washers recalled nationwide for tendency to create projectile hazards
By The Associated PressAugust 29, 2025
Etsy, eBay, and Shein reel as ‘de minimis’ tariff exemption ends, adding hefty charges of up to 50%
EconomyEtsy, eBay, and Shein reel as ‘de minimis’ tariff exemption ends, adding hefty charges of up to 50%
By Ashley LutzAugust 29, 2025
Two women walk under a Dollar General sign.
RetailDollar General builds a rural delivery edge over Walmart and Amazon—and it’s taking their higher-income shoppers, too
By Eva RoytburgAugust 28, 2025
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RetailTarget still facing boycott from pro-DEI activists: ‘Leadership change doesn’t mean anything without a culture change’
By Terry Tang and The Associated PressAugust 27, 2025
American Dream Mall
RetailNew Jersey town sues American Dream Mall for selling clothes on Sunday under ‘blue law’ that dates back centuries
By Bruce Shipkowski and The Associated PressAugust 27, 2025
Cracker Barrel
RetailCracker Barrel’s inconvenient fact: all the customers who loved its old logo had stopped going to the restaurant
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressAugust 27, 2025
Taylor Swift hugs her boyfriend Travis Kelce on the field, wearing gloves and red lipstick.
Arts & Entertainment‘Love Story’ for markets: Travis Kelce unveils American Eagle collection right after Taylor Swift engagement
By Eva RoytburgAugust 27, 2025
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