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He helped pioneer ‘cheap chic’ at Target in the 2000s. Can he do the same for Old Navy?

Retail veteran Michael Francis is taking the helm of Gap Inc.’s largest brand at a time when affordability is at the forefront of people’s minds.

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T-Mobile is closing retail stores and laying off workers: See a list of locations that will be impacted

The wireless giant has disclosed 63 new layoffs across 13 locations in Washington state. Its head count has decreased significantly in 2026.

27.08.2026 2

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Why the dream of ‘having it all’ is finally dead

Disillusionment with corporate life is at an all-time high, between AI, forever layoffs, political upheaval, and rising costs of living. What’s the...

27.08.2026 10

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Today is ‘Pay What You Can’ day: See a list of restaurants that participate

The initiative began small in Mexico City. This year, it expanded to more than 100 restaurants in Mexico, the U.S., and other countries, offering menu...

26.08.2026 2

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Lego has launched 330 new products so far this year, including ‘something for everyone’. It’s paying off

The Danish toy brand saw record revenue during the first half of 2026 with a range of releases tied to entertainment and sports, along with its...

25.08.2026 4

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Ross is opening more stores: List of new locations grows in 2026 expansion

The retail department store chain said in its second-quarter financial results that it is increasing the number of stores it plans to open this year.

21.08.2026 10

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Walmart tariff refunds update: Will customers get reimbursed directly?

The retail chain, which reported earnings on Thursday, indicated that it will use the refunds to keep prices low and reinvest in its customer...

20.08.2026 7

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Popular pet food recalled after 3 dogs got sick in latest U.S. salmonella scare

According to a new notice, the FDA received a complaint about a product produced by Oma’s Pride, a raw pet food brand. Testing revealed salmonella.

18.08.2026 6

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Jack in the Box has closed 40 stores so far this year: List of doomed locations is expected to keep growing

The fast food burger chain is well into its “Jack on Track” plan, but its effort to shutter underperforming restaurants is going slower than expected.

14.08.2026 8

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Cerebras stock tanks after earnings. Time to worry about the AI chipmaker?

CEO Andrew Feldman said the company, which had a blockbuster IPO in May, is facing a lack of available data center space. Its outlook still looks...

13.08.2026 9

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Social Security changes: See the full list of 14 rare conditions just added to the fast track for disability benefits

Compassionate Allowances, first created in 2008, offer a quicker way to identify diseases and conditions that qualify applicants for disability...

12.08.2026 7

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Sweetgreen’s terrible summer: Stock price and profits take a hit as salad aversion grips the nation

The chain had already planned to open fewer stores this year before an outbreak made things worse. Now it says its pace of recovery “remains...

07.08.2026 10

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Figma says it’s hiring less because of AI. Wall Street doesn’t seem impressed

Down 25% year-to-date, the design software firm saw its stock drop again in premarket trading after its Q2 earnings raised concerns about spending.

06.08.2026 10

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Why memory chip stocks are rallying again: Micron and Sandisk surge as AI optimism returns

American and South Korean semiconductor and storage companies recovered a bit from an earlier selloff after fresh positive signs from Big Tech...

31.07.2026 8

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Reformation IPO update: Stock price, NYSE trading time as women’s apparel brand makes market debut

Shares of the private equity-backed company were priced at the low end of their marketed range on Wednesday. Here’s the latest.

30.07.2026 9

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South Korea’s Kospi stock index is falling: Why AI chipmakers SK Hynix and Samsung are facing investor jitters

With concerns about over-investment growing, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index is down a dramatic 32% over the last month.

29.07.2026 10

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Only one ‘Magnificent 7’ stock is having a truly magnificent year. The reason may surprise you

As investors grow more concerned about AI-driven capex from tech giants, Apple’s measured strategy might look more appealing these days.

28.07.2026 10

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Maple Street Biscuit Company store closures: 16 locations join doomed list as Cracker Barrel sells beloved brand

The comfort food chain has been sold to Biscuit Belly, which expects to convert its Maple Street locations into Biscuit Belly stores over the next two...

24.07.2026 10

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Monday.com layoffs: Hundreds of jobs slashed as work platform proclaims its embrace of ‘the new AI era’

The job cuts were disclosed in an SEC filing and shared by a cofounder on LinkedIn. The software firm’s stock price has collapsed this year.

23.07.2026 8

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Shocking OpenAI disclosure reveals how an AI agent went rogue and hacked a startup

An AI model ‘successfully found ways to gain access to secret information that it could use to cheat the evaluation,’ the ChatGPT maker explained.

22.07.2026 10

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Anthropic AI copyright lawsuit: Update as judge approves massive settlement and payout for authors

The decision stems from a 2024 lawsuit in which a group of authors claimed their work was unfairly used to train Anthropic’s popular Claude chatbot.

21.07.2026 10

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Netflix stock is getting battered again. Now it says it will share viewership metrics even less frequently

With shares already down 41% over the last 12 months, Netflix said it will reduce the frequency of its watch reports because ‘all hours are not...

17.07.2026 10

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Publix is closing stores: See an updated list of shuttered locations for 2026

The southeastern U.S. supermarket chain May have closed a number of stores in recent months, but the company appears to be growing its overall...

16.07.2026 7

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The U.K. is taking aim at one nightly ritual millions of teens have

The proposal follows the U.K.’s planned ban on social media for children under 16 and introduces a new approach aimed at older teenagers.

15.07.2026 9

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‘Hyperscale’ data centers get put on pause in New York in a historic move

Governor Kathy Hochul, who is up for reelection in November, is set to sign an executive order that would temporarily halt construction permits.

14.07.2026 10

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Dairy Queen store closures: Beloved ice cream chain joins list of retailers to see locations shutter in 2026

Bad news for Blizzard fans: Alaska now has only one Dairy Queen left. This follows a franchise dispute last year that led to dozens of closures in...

10.07.2026 10

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If you don’t want to let everyone use your Instagram public photos for AI—here’s how to opt out of Meta Muse Image

Right now, your Instagram account’s default setting is to allow anyone to ‘reuse your content . . . with AI features,’ thanks to Meta’s new...

09.07.2026 10

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23andMe owes customers money again: Who’s eligible for the new $47 million bankruptcy payment

The genetic testing company had a major data breach in 2023 and filed for Chapter 11 in 2025.

08.07.2026 8

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Reddit stock traders boost Wendy’s to fresh highs in a collective bid to ‘save’ the fast food brand

Sometimes you just get a craving for meme stocks.

25.06.2026 10

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Micron earnings preview: Here’s what Wall Street expects as all eyes turn to MU stock and the memory chip rally

Today is a crucial day for companies that make the memory chips needed to power AI data centers. Will the high-flying times continue?

24.06.2026 10

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Toss these recalled vegetarian chicken nuggets and sausage patties. They might contain pieces of plastic

Check your freezer. A recall notice published by the FDA lists products from Kellanova-owned MorningStar Farms but does not say where they were sold.

23.06.2026 10

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Hollister is making a comeback in an unexpected place: Target

The former mall giant is launching nearly 60 dorm, home, and sleepwear products as it continues its resurgence.

18.06.2026 10

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Sleep Number Corporation stock will be delisted from Nasdaq after Chapter 11 bankruptcy; shares plummet

The embattled mattress and bedding confirmed that its stock will no longer be publicly traded after next week. Here’s what it means for shareholders.

18.06.2026 10

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How ‘accidental managers’ sink teams and sour workplaces

Data shows more workers are ending up in leadership positions who don’t have the skills, aren’t trained for it, and never asked for it in the...

17.06.2026 20

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A sobering new sign for OpenAI as ChatGPT competitors gain ground

The chatbot that set off the AI craze just fell below 50% in market share for the first time, according to Sensor Tower, just as OpenAI is gearing up...

16.06.2026 10

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These space stocks are not SpaceX—but they’re blasting off this week in the wake of IPO fever

Shares in space-related companies including Rocket Lab, Virgin Galactic, and Rocket One appear to be benefiting from investor excitement.

12.06.2026 10

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Oracle stock is tumbling on cloud miss and costly data center plans: What it means for the AI bubble debate

The software giant beat Wall Street’s estimates on revenue, but investors appear to be concerned about its plans to raise $40 billion.

11.06.2026 10

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Deadly Listeria outbreak linked to soft cheese sparks recalls in multiple states: Avoid this list of products

The recalls come as the FDA is investigating an outbreak that has sickened people in three states. The products were sold under multiple brand names.

10.06.2026 10

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‘It may be a while’: OpenAI carefully manages expectations with its much-anticipated IPO announcement

The ChatGPT maker has filed paperwork with the SEC in a first step toward listing its stock, but it cautioned that no timeline has been decided.

09.06.2026 20

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Why is crypto crashing? Bitcoin price keeps dropping as major BTC selloff continues this week

In a reversal of fortunes for investors, major cryptocurrencies have now seen their Trump-era gains completely wiped out.

05.06.2026 10

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CrowdStrike Holdings stock split: Date, timeline, and what it means for CRWD investors going forward

Shares of the U.S. cybersecurity firm have rallied in recent months, at one point nearing the $800 mark. Now the company will make them more...

04.06.2026 10

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Google’s AI Overviews search feature will be impacted by a ‘world first’ rule in the UK. Here’s what will change

Online publishers ‘will now have effective tools to prevent their content being used to power AI features in search,’ says the UK’s competition...

03.06.2026 10

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Google just made an $80 billion AI bet—and Wall Street isn’t loving it

Alphabet is selling billions in stock and ramping up spending as the AI arms race gets even more expensive. Berkshire Hathaway is already on board.

02.06.2026 10

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Blue Origin rocket explosion: How space stocks are reacting just weeks before highly anticipated SpaceX IPO

Markets saw major movements on Friday morning as investors digested a New Glenn accident. Blue Origin CEO Jeff Bezos says all personnel are safe.

29.05.2026 20

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A grim new report shows food insecurity is getting worse in the K-shaped economy

More people, especially, those with children, are dipping into savings, missing meals, and receiving food donations, according to the New York Fed.

28.05.2026 10

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This Google alternative has a ‘No AI’ function. Search visits are soaring by double digits

In the wake of Google’s latest push to transform from a search engine into an AI-powered answer engine, DuckDuckGo says it’s seeing a lot more...

27.05.2026 10

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Ferrari Luce: Stock market reacts to the Italian luxury sports carmaker’s first EV, codesigned by Jony Ive

Shares fell in premarket trading on Tuesday after the much-anticipated fully electric vehicle made its debut. Here’s what automobile fans are saying.

26.05.2026 10

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Social Security checks might get bigger than expected next year. But there’s bad news, too

A new report says the next cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) could be higher than what experts had predicted, but it might not offset rising inflation.

22.05.2026 10

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Quantum computing stocks soar as Trump uses Biden-era legislation to award $2 billion in grants

IBM will receive half the award, while companies such as D-Wave and Rigetti will also get a piece. In return, the government will take equity stakes.

21.05.2026 10

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Target sales and stock price are on an upswing this year. Is the retail giant finally poised for a comeback?

The Minneapolis company has faced boycott calls since it cut back on DEI last year. But its financial picture has been steadily improving in 2026.

20.05.2026 10

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