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The market keeps winning. Most Americans are losing faith

Wall Street and Main Street are two different universes. Eight straight winning weeks live with record lows in consumer sentiment.

By Stan Choe and The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
James Daunt sits in a booksop, gesturing with both hands and smiling.
Barnes & Noble CEO clarifies the bookseller’s stance on AI-written books after refusing to ban them: ‘This is a straightforward rejection of AI books’
By Sasha RogelbergMay 22, 2026
Walmart shoppers are filling their gas tanks with less than 10 gallons for the first time since 2022, and its CFO calls it ‘an indication of stress’
Walmart shoppers are filling their gas tanks with less than 10 gallons for the first time since 2022, and its CFO calls it ‘an indication of stress’
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMay 22, 2026
Variational co-founders Edward Yu and Lucas Schuermann pose for a picture
Variational raises $50 million Series A to bring liquidity from traditional markets to blockchain rails
By Jack KubinecMay 20, 2026
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Trump reverses grocery, air conditioning pollution regulations because they’re too woke
By Matthew Daly and The Associated PressMay 21, 2026
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Target posts biggest jump in comparable sales in 4 years as turnaround takes shape
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressMay 20, 2026
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As U.S.-Iran deal nears, Trump ally warns against creating perception Tehran controls Hormuz — ‘it makes one wonder why the war started to begin with’
PoliticsAs U.S.-Iran deal nears, Trump ally warns against creating perception Tehran controls Hormuz — ‘it makes one wonder why the war started to begin with’
By Jason MaMay 23, 2026
Trump says a deal with Iran that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz has been ‘largely negotiated’
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By Munir Ahmed, Samy Magdy, Matthew Lee and The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
U.S. debt is the ‘elephant in the room’ amid bond market rout as Fed-fueled interest costs could drive even larger deficits, analysts warn
EconomyU.S. debt is the ‘elephant in the room’ amid bond market rout as Fed-fueled interest costs could drive even larger deficits, analysts warn
By Jason MaMay 23, 2026
The Fed’s worst inflation fears may be coming true as consumers lose faith in long-term prices—and even Trump supporters doubt he can bring relief
EconomyThe Fed’s worst inflation fears may be coming true as consumers lose faith in long-term prices—and even Trump supporters doubt he can bring relief
By Jason MaMay 23, 2026
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SuccessMeet the 32-year-old who is America’s only full-time spelling bee coach — he charges up to $180 per hour
By Ben Nuckols and The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
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PoliticsOregon Democrats wrote a gas tax, watched it get destroyed and now Jeff Merkley has a fight
By Claire Rush and The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
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EnvironmentThe asphalt industry has a heat problem — and cities are running out of patience
By Aya Diab, Alexa St. John and The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
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McDonald’s is closing three CosMc’s spinoffs just one year after they opened
FinanceMcDonald’s is closing three CosMc’s spinoffs just one year after they opened
By Chris MorrisJanuary 15, 2025
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    RetailThe golden Christmas period was a huge boost for the U.K.’s biggest supermarkets Tesco and Sainsbury’s. But 2025’s storm clouds are brewing
    By Prarthana PrakashJanuary 7, 2025
Tim Kuniskis, head of Jeep brand North America at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV, stands for a photograph next to a vehicle during AutoMobility LA ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018.
SuccessStellantis exec says European carmaker was ‘anti-American’ when it messed with customers’ ‘freedom of choice’
By Ryan HoggJanuary 15, 2025
A shopper enters a Party City store in Richmond, California.
FeaturesFrom billions to bankruptcy: How the party died for Party City, and why other retailers could face the same fate
By Phil WahbaJanuary 15, 2025
Sam Walton in his iconic trucker hat speaks into a mic as President George H.W. Bush looks on.
SuccessWalmart’s new logo was inspired by founder Sam Walton’s iconic trucker hat. Here are 3 rules from his blueprint for business
By Sasha RogelbergJanuary 14, 2025
Amazon Prime Air applies for experimental license to help develop new drone radar systems
TechAmazon Prime Air applies for experimental license to help develop new drone radar systems
By Jason Del ReyJanuary 14, 2025
A Walgreens store exterior with people walking by on the street
RetailWalgreens CEO describes drawback of anti-shoplifting strategy: ‘When you lock things up…you don’t sell as many of them’
By Hallie SteinerJanuary 14, 2025
  • European steel giant ArcelorMittal shutters two South African sites—impacting over 3,500 jobs
    RetailEuropean steel giant ArcelorMittal shutters two South African sites—impacting over 3,500 jobs
    By AFPJanuary 7, 2025
Nine million square meters of office space is vacant across France. Can ‘urban recycling’ make way for housing or leisure?
RetailNine million square meters of office space is vacant across France. Can ‘urban recycling’ make way for housing or leisure?
By Alex LedsomJanuary 14, 2025
Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary gestures while making a point during a press conference with Eddie Wilson, CEO of Ryanair, and Jason McGuinness, Commercial Director, to talk about the future of the company's operation in the Portuguese market on July 23, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal. on July 23, 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal.
RetailFrom lost drink sales to excess fuel, here’s a breakdown of the €15,000 bill Ryanair is seeking from air rage passenger
By Ryan HoggJanuary 14, 2025
British pharma giant GSK to acquire U.S. drug developer IDRx in $1.15 billion deal
RetailBritish pharma giant GSK to acquire U.S. drug developer IDRx in $1.15 billion deal
By AFPJanuary 14, 2025
Gazprom—once a major source of revenue for Russia—considers cutting 40% of HQ staff as war takes its toll
RetailGazprom—once a major source of revenue for Russia—considers cutting 40% of HQ staff as war takes its toll
By AFPJanuary 14, 2025
Starbucks reverses open-door policy: Customers now have to buy something to use bathroom or hang out
RetailStarbucks reverses open-door policy: Customers now have to buy something to use bathroom or hang out
By The Associated PressJanuary 13, 2025
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    RetailMcDonald’s becomes latest Fortune 500 company to end diversity programs citing ‘shifting legal landscape’ on affirmative action
    By The Associated PressJanuary 6, 2025
Elon Musk dances in front of a black Tesla
TechTesla beats Audi in global car sales for the first time
By BloombergJanuary 13, 2025
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary puts his arms up as he speaks in front of a "Ryanair" backdrop
RetailRyanair is urging a two-drink maximum at airports because drunk passengers are disrupting flights to ‘party destinations’ like Ibiza
By Sasha RogelbergJanuary 13, 2025
Amazon will no longer let clothes shoppers ‘try before you buy’ after this month
RetailAmazon will no longer let clothes shoppers ‘try before you buy’ after this month
By Chris MorrisJanuary 13, 2025
woman carrying a prada bag
RetailThe luxury goods market has created its own crisis, and it won’t recover until after 2027
By Prarthana PrakashJanuary 13, 2025
Kentucky reaches $110 million deal with Kroger to settle its opioid lawsuit—‘This massive grocery chain…allowed the fire of addiction to spread’
RetailKentucky reaches $110 million deal with Kroger to settle its opioid lawsuit—‘This massive grocery chain…allowed the fire of addiction to spread’
By The Associated PressJanuary 10, 2025
Delta plane in the air
FinanceDelta CEO announces plan to share $1.4 billion of profit with employees and hints at the future of SkyMiles
By Hallie SteinerJanuary 10, 2025
A Ryanair plane in the air
RetailRyanair is suing a passenger who was so disruptive on a flight he forced the plane to land over 1,000 miles away from its destination
By Stuart DyosJanuary 10, 2025
Europe’s Airbus reports a boost in plane deliveries—despite struggles to regain pre-pandemic production levels
RetailEurope’s Airbus reports a boost in plane deliveries—despite struggles to regain pre-pandemic production levels
By AFPJanuary 10, 2025
Lamborghini shows no urgency to make electric cars despite market push—breaks all-time sales record
RetailLamborghini shows no urgency to make electric cars despite market push—breaks all-time sales record
By AFPJanuary 10, 2025
Close up of the JetBlue logo on the fin of an airplane
RetailDead bodies discovered in JetBlue planes raise alarms about increasing stowaways
By The Associated PressJanuary 9, 2025
Record Christmas for Tesco, but concerns over tax hikes and U.K. economy linger
RetailRecord Christmas for Tesco, but concerns over tax hikes and U.K. economy linger
By AFPJanuary 9, 2025
Lufthansa cut hundreds of thousands of jobs during the pandemic. Now the group plans to add 10,000 new jobs
RetailLufthansa cut hundreds of thousands of jobs during the pandemic. Now the group plans to add 10,000 new jobs
By Louis van Boxel-Woolf and AFPJanuary 9, 2025
eBay headquarters
RetailEBay added $3 billion in market value in one day—thanks to Facebook’s rival marketplace
By Jason Del ReyJanuary 8, 2025
A sign for Albertsons against a blue sky
RetailAlbertsons CEO unveils plan to compete with Walmart and Costco after $24.6 billion Kroger meltdown
By Hallie SteinerJanuary 8, 2025
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RetailHermès boss doesn’t like the company being compared to archrival LVMH, which once tried to buy the Birkin bag maker
By Prarthana PrakashJanuary 8, 2025
A Panera Bread Co. restaurant
SuccessCEO of Panera parent company departs after less than 2 years
By BloombergJanuary 7, 2025
A man in a suit walks past a JetBlue commercial jet.
RetailDead bodies found in wheel well of JetBlue plane will sound the alarms for FBI and Homeland Security over national safety, aviation expert says
By Sasha RogelbergJanuary 7, 2025
McDonald’s U.K. faces harassment lawsuit as over 700 teenage workers sue the fast food giant
RetailMcDonald’s U.K. faces harassment lawsuit as over 700 teenage workers sue the fast food giant
By AFPJanuary 7, 2025
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SuccessBritain’s richest businesswoman Denise Coates takes steep pay cut to £158 million, but still earns 3-fold more than Apple’s Tim Cook
By Ryan HoggJanuary 7, 2025
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