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7 of the smallest commercial airports in America

Airports are either the bane of one’s existence or magical places that capture the imagination. Or both.Read more...

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Tom Brady, Stephen Curry and other big names are mostly off the hook from the FTX fallout

A Florida federal judge has dismissed most of the claims against marquee celebrities and influencers who pushed the now-defunct cryptocurrency...

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Tesla keeps hitting robotaxi roadblocks

One of the most important branding decisions a company can make about its product is the name. It needs to be catchy and descriptive. But when...

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Coinbase buys Deribit for $2.9 billion

Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) Global will purchase Dubai-based Deribit, the world’s largest trading platform for Bitcoin and Ether options, for...

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6 fast food chains rolling out frozen drinks for summer

May brings Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer, as colleges hold final exams and students begin to decamp for home. The...

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7 minor league ballparks to visit this summer

Summer in the United States is practically synonymous with backyard barbecues, fishing at the lake — and baseball. Definitely baseball. While Major...

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Rite Aid just filed for bankruptcy — again

A major retail pharmacy chain will be shuttering all of its stores in the months ahead.Read more...

06.05.2025 3

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Ford, Chipotle and 6 other companies dropping their earnings guidance because of tariff uncertainty

Uncertainty over tariffs and other macroeconomic headwinds are prompting companies to pulltheir earnings guidance for 2025. Read more...

06.05.2025 2

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5 cars that are safest from tariffs — and 5 getting hit hardest

President Donald Trump’s move to soften his automotive tariffs will lessen the pain, experts say, but it still won’t keep prices from rising.Read...

01.05.2025 2

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GM CEO Mary Barra says tariffs could cost it $5 billion this year

GM chief executive Mary Barra walked a tightrope in a letter to shareholders Thursday that sounded upbeat — but also warned that tariffs could cost...

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A top business group asks Trump for tariff changes to 'stave off a recession'

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is warning the Trump administration that the trade war could tip the country into a recession. Read more...

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6 of the best stocks from Trump's first 100 days — and 3 of the worst

The first 100 days of the Trump administration unleashed economic chaos throughout the U.S. economy, including the stock market, which saw the worst...

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4 new signs that Trump's tariffs are starting to bite

Economic indicators are beginning to pile up, painting a picture of a global economy that’s starting to feel the teeth of President Donald...

30.04.2025 3

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6 things from Canada that are about to cost more because of tariffs

Canadian voters swept economist Mark Carney into office this week, defeating conservative and Trump-aligned Pierre Poilievre and giving the Liberal...

30.04.2025 10

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Inflation, tariffs, and job fears tank consumer confidence to the lowest levels since 2020

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29.04.2025 3

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UPS will cut 20,000 jobs because fewer Amazon packages are coming

UPS (UPS) said Tuesday that it would cut 20,000 jobs this year and shutter 73 facilities after significantly scaling back its delivery partnership...

29.04.2025 8

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American Airlines is suing JetBlue after a partnership fell apart

American Airlines (AAL) and JetBlue (JBLU) had been partners. Now they’ll be seeing one another in court.Read more...

29.04.2025 3

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Starbucks says it's getting faster

The wait time for your grande latte may soon get shorter.Read more...

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5 businesses Elon Musk is refocusing on as he leaves DOGE — and how they did while he was busy

Elon Musk has said he will be stepping back from his day-to-day involvement in the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)...

24.04.2025 1

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Americans went on a shopping spree to beat tariffs

With fears of tariff-driven price hikes looming, Americans headed to the shopping aisles in much bigger numbers last month, pushing up durable goods...

24.04.2025 2

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Walmart and Target CEOs warn Trump: Tariffs could mean empty shelves

If supermarket and hardware store shelves are empty in the near future, President Donald Trump can’t say he wasn’t warned.Read more...

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McDonald's just added its first new permanent menu item in years

McDonald’s has added its first new permanent menu item since 2021, when they added the McCrispy chicken sandwich. This new menu item is another...

24.04.2025 2

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'Burrito Season' is critical for Chipotle — but this year there's a wrinkle

A late Easter this year put a crimp on the Chipotle’s (CMG) “burrito season” earnings.Read more...

24.04.2025 3

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Lucky Charms, Gatorade, Cheetos, and 3 more foods that will get hit by RFK Jr.'s food dye ban

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made food dyes one of his department’s top priorities.Read more...

24.04.2025 4

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Microsoft says AI coworkers are coming fast

If you use Microsoft (MSFT) products, AI is about to become more prevalent in your workplace. Read more...

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Bitcoin rises close to $94,000 as the crypto rally continues

Bitcoin continued it torrid trading streak, flirting with $94,000 on Wednesday morning, despite a robust stock market rally. Some investors have been...

23.04.2025 3

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Intel could make massive cuts to its workforce. The stock rises 5%

Intel (INTC) Corp. will announce a purge of 20% of its staff as it aims to pare back bureaucracy within the company, according to a new report. That...

23.04.2025 10

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Trump wants Fed Chair Jerome Powell out. Here are 5 contenders who could replace him

President Donald Trump has sent markets reeling with his broadsides against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in recent days. Trump branded him a...

22.04.2025 2

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Sell Apple stock before it sinks another 30%, analyst says

A firm that has already downgraded Apple (AAPL) stock is keeping its Sell recommendation on the shares, saying in a new report that the stock still...

22.04.2025 10

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IMF slashes U.S. economic forecast, saying the trade war will 'significantly slow global growth'

The International Monetary Fund is warning of slower global growth due to President Donald Trump’s tariff regime.Read more...

22.04.2025 10

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Bitcoin rises back above $90,000 as investors flee volatile stocks and a falling dollar

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Sam's Club ditches traditional check-out. Here's how you'll shop instead.

If you are tired of having your receipt scrutinized on the way out of Sam’s Club like you are going through customs at a tightly controlled border,...

21.04.2025 2

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Chipotle is going to Mexico for the first time

A “Mexican” restaurant chain is coming to Mexico. Chipotle (CMG) — the self-appointed “Mexican Grill” known for its burrito bowls,...

21.04.2025 3

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Pope Francis dies at 88. Here are 5 companies in his 'Inclusive Capitalism' group

Pope Francis passed away one day after celebrating Easter Sunday and following a brief meeting with U.S. Vice President J.D. VanceRead more...

21.04.2025 3

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Trump's economic approval ratings have never been worse

A new CNBC (CMCSA) poll points to trouble for President Donald Trump.Read more...

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6 zoos you should visit this summer

Sure, zoos like the San Diego Zoo, the Bronx Zoo, and the Smithsonian’s National Zoo get all the hype. But there are plenty of impressive...

21.04.2025 9

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Seven theme parks that won't break your bank

Theme parks are as much a part of an American summer as baseball, Fourth of July fireworks, and backyard barbecues. But trying to figure out which...

20.04.2025 6

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6 cities where workers are returning to the office

The long shadow of the pandemic still looms over the workforce, with many still working from home. But office buildings and downtown parking garages...

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The wine industry is getting crushed like grapes, thanks to tariff uncertainty

Wine is more than just about what is in the bottle. For someone in the business, it’s also the bottle, the cork, the label, the distributor, and...

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A rival to Elon Musk's Neuralink scored a big win

Elon Musk’s Neuralink has been a trailblazer in brain chip implant technology. But today, rival company Precision Neuroscience announced that a core...

17.04.2025 2

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Target's CEO is meeting with Al Sharpton as backlash builds against its DEI retreat

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Temu and Shein are getting ready to raise prices as a tariff loophole closes

If you want to order that pink flamingo throw pillow from Temu or those skinny jeans from Shein, you better do it now. The fast-fashion and home...

17.04.2025 2

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Google has illegal monopolies, judge rules

Google (GOOGL) experienced another setback in court today when U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Alexandria, Virginia, ruled that the company...

17.04.2025 2

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Temu is in big trade war trouble

A rising competitor to Amazon (AMZN) may find itself kneecapped by the trade war between China and the United States.Read more...

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These 7 universities risk losing billions in federal funds under Trump

President Trump has targeted some of the nation’s most elite universities with demands that include rolling back or eliminating DEI, assisting in...

16.04.2025 4

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Chili's is taking on McDonald's with a new menu item

Chili’s has been among the hottest restaurant performers in year-over-year sales. The chain has deftly created a cool “vibe” on social media,...

15.04.2025 2

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Tourists are ditching America — and it's set to cost the economy billions

Data released this week from the International Trade Association shows that arrivals of non-citizens to the United States by plane have declined by...

15.04.2025 2

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Google is under fire in Japan

Add Japan to the list of places that Google (GOOGL) is finding itself playing defense.Read more...

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7 countries (besides China) facing down the highest reciprocal tariff rates

President Trump pressed the pause button on tariffs for 90 days this week and sent the markets into extreme volatility.Read more...

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Egg prices just hit a record high

If you’ve noticed egg prices getting more expensive, you’re not imagining things.Read more...

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