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Fed minutes, Target, Walmart, and more: Stocks and data to watch this week

Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole address caps a week stacked with housing reports, retail earnings, and fresh clues on the Fed’s policy path

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Shannon Carroll

ChatGPT and Claude are entering the U.S. government. Should we be concerned?

Here's what's at stake as the federal government opens its doors for generative artificial intelligence

yesterday 10

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Niamh Rowe

14 probiotic-rich foods you can add to your diet

Probiotics may be beneficial for gut health. From sauerkraut to buttermilk, here are some potentially probiotic-rich foods to consider

yesterday 2

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Kaitlin Shanks

The 10 U.S. counties with the most extreme weather

A new analysis reveals which large counties face the highest weather risk based on storm frequency, disaster declarations, and insurance-related...

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Ben Kesslen

These 9 company perks keep employees around longer

From mental health days to profit sharing, these standout company benefits help retain top talent and build long-term loyalty

previous day 10

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Sarah Halloran

Combating expensive employee turnover with 'job embeddedness'

Employee turnover remains a persistent and frustrating problem for organizations. Here's one way to solve it

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Matthew Fray

ChatGPT mobile app makes $2 billion, one $2.91 install at a time

The chatbot has racked up an estimated 690 million downloads globally, per new data, which also showed a gulf between OpenAI and its rivals

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Alex Daniel

Trump says he will slap tariffs on imported steel and semiconductor chips

While aboard Air Force One, President Trump told reporters he’ll put tariffs on steel and chips in the following weeks

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Hannah Parker

Senators call for probe after Meta’s chatbot policy for kids sparks outrage

Republican senators are urging a probe into Meta over an internal document of AI chatbot rules allegedly let bots engage in romantic chats with kids.

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Alex Daniel

Intel shares jump as Trump mulls another chipmaker power play

Trump’s White House reportedly weighs buying into Intel, marking its latest bid to directly shape the U.S. chip industry after moves against rivals.

previous day 2

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Alex Daniel

The Fed winds down a program that kept tabs on banks' crypto activities

The central bank created the unit to monitor crypto and fintech activities after Silicon Valley Bank's abrupt implosion

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Joseph Zeballos-Roig

Embattled UnitedHealth gets a boost from Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway

Berkshire’s bet on UnitedHealth lifted its shares around 11%, but it didn't lift its burdens — the insurer is still under federal scrutiny

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Shannon Carroll

Retail sales grew in July, driven by surging auto purchases

The U.S. Census Bureau also revised June retail sale data to show better growth than previously reported

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Hannah Parker

U.S. manufacturing production reported no growth in July as tariffs squeeze costs

The latest report from the Federal Reserve hints at a potential future decline in U.S.-based manufacturing production as import tariffs take effect

previous day 2

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Hannah Parker

Concerns over tariffs, inflation, and slowing job growth dent consumer confidence

A University of Michigan poll showed consumers "expect both inflation and unemployment to deteriorate in the future," said the survey's chief

previous day 2

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Alex Daniel

The 5 best states for having a baby in 2025 — and the 5 worst

From delivery bills to child care, the financial and logistical realities of having a baby vary dramatically across the U.S.

thursday 3

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Ben Kesslen

The IRS is sharing taxpayer data with ICE as Trump accelerates deportations

The U.S. government acknowledged in federal court for the first time that the Internal Revenue Service is sharing taxpayer data with Immigration...

thursday 10

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Joseph Zeballos-Roig

AriZona Iced Tea is finding out how inflation-proof its 99-cent drinks really are

The Trump administration’s 50% tariff on aluminum imports has left AriZona CEO Don Vultaggio contemplating the unthinkable – a price hike.

thursday 5

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Niamh Rowe

PPI shows the economy isn’t getting a fairytale ending

Goldilocks isn’t dead, but any economic margin for error is. The PPI just put the burden of proof on the data — and has September cuts squarely in...

thursday 2

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Shannon Carroll

Coach parent company expects to lose $160 million to tariffs this year

Tapestry is facing a tariff crunch with mounting costs "greater than previously expected" Chief Financial Officer Scott Roe said.

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Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins

Meet the BLS nominee who economists on the left, right, and center agree is unqualified

With a thin résumé and MAGA bona fides, E.J. Antoni faces rare bipartisan skepticism — and puts the BLS’s credibility under the Senate’s glare

thursday 10

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Shannon Carroll

Tariffs and weak demand slash Deere’s quarterly profit by 25%

Tariffs, weak crop prices and wary farmers sent John Deere’s profit tumbling and forced the company to cut its outlook.

thursday 10

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Alex Daniel

Foxconn, the largest iPhone manufacturer, churned record profit building AI servers

The electronics maker expects its AI server business to grow 170% year-over-year in the third quarter

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Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins

Americans' electricity bills are 30% higher than they were five years ago thanks to data centers

America's data centers could drain as much as 12% of the nation's electricity in the next three years.

thursday 3

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Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins

U.S. drug makers are starting to hike prices abroad after Trump's ultimatum

The pharmaceutical giant said prices in Europe will need to rise to bring them down in the U.S., following demands by President Donald Trump

thursday 3

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Alex Daniel

FDA just signed off on AI predicting long-term cancer outcomes

The ArteraAI prostate test uses artificial intelligence and biomarkers to predict if standard hormone therapy will be effective and for how long.

thursday 6

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Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins

Wholesale prices surged in July, reigniting inflation worries

July’s PPI jump was the biggest in three years, raising the risk that consumer inflation will follow — and that any rate cuts will stall

thursday 2

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Shannon Carroll

Air Canada starts canceling flights after attendants give strike notice

The airline will begin suspending flights over the next three days for Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights

thursday 4

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Hannah Parker

Illinois banned AI therapy. Crackdowns in these 3 states could be next

California, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania could join three other states in restricting therapeutic applications of AI

thursday 4

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Hannah Parker

Union asks lawmakers to help Boeing defense workers on strike

IAM Union, which represents the thousands of striking defense workers, asked Missouri senators and representatives to push Boeing to keep negotiating

thursday 3

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Hannah Parker

Bitcoin falls after Treasury Secretary rules out buying it for strategic reserve

The Treasury Secretary said the U.S. is "not going to be buying" Bitcoin for its strategic reserve, and cryptocurrency's value slumped

thursday 3

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Alex Daniel

Klarna credits AI for revenue boost as its growth surges

The fintech said AI adoption "continues to deliver significant, tangible results" as second-quarter sales grew 20% year-on-year

thursday 4

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Alex Daniel

Repairing relationships is the career superpower nobody talks about

The ability to navigate hard conversations successfully is a critical skill — for individuals as well as companies

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Matthew Fray

Prebiotics vs probiotics: What they mean for your health

Learn more about the differences between prebiotics and probiotics and how they may support digestion, immunity, and gut health

thursday 2

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Karina Thadani

Mortgage rates reach lowest level since October

Mortgage rates have fallen for four straight weeks, according to new data from Freddie Mac, reaching lowest level since last year

thursday 2

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Hannah Parker

America’s global classroom is emptying

America has a $44 billion higher education problem.

13.08.2025 10

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Jackie Snow

The states where student loan delinquency is increasing the most and the least

As federal student loan payments resume in full, some states are seeing delinquency rates surge, while others are experiencing sharp declines.

13.08.2025 7

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Ben Kesslen

Here are 11 foods that dogs can eat

While dogs need a diverse diet, they can't eat everything on your plate. Here's a look at 11 safe foods for dogs

13.08.2025 2

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Kaitlin Shanks

GE is investing $3 billion in domestic manufacturing amid Trump tariffs

The company is shifting some production from China and Mexico in a move that could soften the impact of tariffs.

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Niamh Rowe

Walmart's 10% employee discount now includes most groceries amid tariff pressures

The retailer is expanding its employee discount program to include 95% of products amid the company’s tariff-related price hikes

13.08.2025 8

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Hannah Parker

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pressures Fed for interest rate cuts, joining Trump's central bank crusade

It's the first time that Bessent has pressured the central bank for lowering the cost of borrowing, citing weak employment growth

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Joseph Zeballos-Roig

U.S. national debt surpasses $37 trillion, hitting record high

U.S. national debt hit a historic high on Monday, surpassing $37 trillion, according to the Treasury Department

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Hannah Parker

Amazon expands big into groceries with same-day perishables delivery in 1,000 cities

By the end of 2025, Amazon plans to offer its new grocery delivery service to over 2,300 cities across the U.S.

13.08.2025 10

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Hannah Parker

Trump's deal to take a cut of Nvidia's chip sales in China could open national security 'up for bidding'

The arrangement raised worries about a U.S. AI chip firm seemingly buying access into China with national security taking a backseat.

13.08.2025 9

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Joseph Zeballos-Roig

McDonald’s Japan apologizes for chaotic 3-day Pokemon Happy Meal promo

The promotion led to jam-packed restaurants and hordes of trash being left on the street

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Hannah Parker

CoreWeave's worse-than-expected losses outpace AI demand

CoreWeave’s revenue is soaring, but deep losses, mounting debt, and power bottlenecks are making investors question the cost of its rapid expansion

13.08.2025 2

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Shannon Carroll

Small business optimism increased in July, citing better conditions, study shows

Respondents to the NFIB survey rated labor quality as their biggest issue

12.08.2025 9

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Hannah Parker

How U.S. tariffs are hiding in plain sight

There haven't been sudden spikes at the register, but economists and Fed officials expect prices to rise soon

12.08.2025 3

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Shannon Carroll

Sam Altman is planning a brain implant startup to rival Elon Musk’s Neuralink

OpenAI is planning to invest in a brain implant startup called Merge Labs, which aims to merge humans and machines through artificial intelligence.

12.08.2025 3

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Jennifer Ortakales Dawkins