Summer box office sizzled, but fall movie sales might see a lull
Movie stills from Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” and “Fantastic Four” and Warner Bros. Discovery’s “Superman.” Courtesy: Disney | 20th Century Studios | Marvel Studios | Warner Bros. Discovery Superheroes, dinosaurs and a genetically altered alien dog helped propel the summer box office haul above 2024 levels, but that momentum is about to stall. Heading into […]
Bond market rallies after Powell ‘walked a fine line’ with Jackson Hole speech
The Fed chair delivered a “virtuoso performance” with his Jackson Hole speech, says State Street’s Michael Arone
Trump says furniture tariffs are coming later this year
A shopper looks at chairs for sale at an At Home store in Queens, New York City, U.S., July 15, 2025. Kylie Cooper | Reuters The Trump administration has launched an investigation into imported furniture, President Donald Trump said Friday, setting the stage for new tariffs on a wide range of products. “Within the next […]
Spirit Airlines fate shaky after avoiding hard decisions in bankruptcy
A Spirit Airlines plane takes off from Oakland International Airport on May 06, 2024 in Oakland, California. Brandon Bell | Getty Images In March, Spirit Airlines came out of bankruptcy protection in less than four months and entered a worsening landscape. Consumers were holding off booking flights and U.S. planes were awash in empty seats. […]
‘I can only rely on me’: How do I protect myself from my parents’ nursing-home bills?
“I do not expect or need anything from my parents.”
Canada drops many of its retaliatory tariffs on the U.S.
Canada removed many of its retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. on Friday, marking a significant step forward in the two countries’ relationship. Canada in March imposed counter-tariffs of 25% on a long list of U.S. products that fall in line with the North American trade deal after the U.S. had announced 25% duties on steel […]
Are you middle class? No, you’re not. Here’s why.
The middle class is dead. Long live the middle class.
Walmart, Target, Home Depot discuss tariffs
Customer with shopping cart in the snack aisle of a Walmart store in Florida City, Florida, Aug. 5, 2025. JC Milhet | AFP | Getty Images As some of the biggest names in retail, including Walmart and Home Depot, delivered earnings results in recent weeks, they updated Wall Street on how they and their shoppers […]
BJ’s sales come up short as customers ‘turn a bit more cautious.’ The stock is falling.
BJ’s saw members across all income levels pull back on spending during the quarter, according to CEO Bob Eddy.
John Deere faces a crossroads amid decreasing demand, increasing investments
Attendees view a John Deere 7R 270 row crop tractor at the Deere & Co. booth during the World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California on February 11, 2025. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images John Deere is facing a crossroads as the company continues to see weaker demand in […]
