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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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Secret Service shoot and kill suspect who fired at White House checkpoint; bystander was also struck but Trump was not affected
EuropeSecret Service shoot and kill suspect who fired at White House checkpoint; bystander was also struck but Trump was not affected
By Darlene Superville, Alanna Durkin Richer and The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
Ukrainian drone attack causes fire at Russian oil terminal used for exports as Kyiv expands long-range strike capabilities
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By The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
U.S. reaches limit of sanctions power in targeting Iran’s economy
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By Magdalena Del Valle and BloombergMay 23, 2026
Trump’s 3,711 trades point to multiple stock-market strategies
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By Justina Lee, Vivien Ngo, Elena Popina, Matthew Griffin and BloombergMay 23, 2026
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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British pharma giant GSK reports a Q3 loss due to Zantac cancer lawsuits—but CEO Emma Walmsley remains optimistic on delivering 2024 guidance
RetailBritish pharma giant GSK reports a Q3 loss due to Zantac cancer lawsuits—but CEO Emma Walmsley remains optimistic on delivering 2024 guidance
By AFPOctober 30, 2024
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    RetailMcDonald’s pulls Quarter Pounders in 10 states as E. coli outbreak kills one and hospitalizes a child–onions likely source of contamination
    By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressOctober 22, 2024
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FinancePredictions rank 2030’s most competitive housing markets—only 1 state tops $1 million
By The Associated PressOctober 29, 2024
Exclusive: Former Jeff Bezos advisor believes Trump-Elon alliance likely motivated ‘cowardly’ Washington Post endorsement ban
TechExclusive: Former Jeff Bezos advisor believes Trump-Elon alliance likely motivated ‘cowardly’ Washington Post endorsement ban
By Jason Del ReyOctober 29, 2024
Forget China, fashion empires are facing an even greater risk from ‘luxury fatigue’ according to Chanel exec
RetailForget China, fashion empires are facing an even greater risk from ‘luxury fatigue’ according to Chanel exec
By AFPOctober 29, 2024
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LifestyleAn ultra-rare 1975 dime stashed away for decades just surfaced—and sold for a whopping $500,000
By The Associated PressOctober 28, 2024
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LeadershipRoss Stores offers $75 million to Boot Barn’s CEO—and he won’t have to move to headquarters
By Amanda GerutOctober 28, 2024
  • Chipotle workers are seen fulfilling orders.
    TechChipotle’s new AI recruiter aims to cut hiring time by 75%
    By Daniela Sirtori and BloombergOctober 22, 2024
A kid picks a pair of Crocs off a vertical display shelf.
RetailGen Alpha keeps tripping and falling over their own Crocs, so schools are banning the shoes over safety concerns
By Sasha RogelbergOctober 28, 2024
Trustpilot CEO: Here’s why we support the FTC’s crackdown on fake consumer reviews
CommentaryTrustpilot CEO: Here’s why we support the FTC’s crackdown on fake consumer reviews
By Adrian BlairOctober 28, 2024
Exclusive: Amazon’s top grocery exec departs for Wonder, Marc Lore’s celebrity-chef restaurant startup
LeadershipExclusive: Amazon’s top grocery exec departs for Wonder, Marc Lore’s celebrity-chef restaurant startup
By Jason Del ReyOctober 28, 2024
Volkswagen’s reckoning: Job cuts, factory closures, and a 10% pay slash loom over Germany’s auto icon
RetailVolkswagen’s reckoning: Job cuts, factory closures, and a 10% pay slash loom over Germany’s auto icon
By Michelle Fitzpatrick and AFPOctober 28, 2024
Almost half of U.S. voters are worried about violent attempts to overturn November election results
RetailAlmost half of U.S. voters are worried about violent attempts to overturn November election results
By Gary Fields, Ali Swenson, Linley Sanders and The Associated PressOctober 28, 2024
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    RetailMrBeast’s Lunchables knockoff is already getting customer complaints of mold just one month after launch
    By Sasha RogelbergOctober 22, 2024
Luxury fortunes lose $58 billion as pandemic era splurge ends
RetailLuxury fortunes lose $58 billion as pandemic era splurge ends
By Tara Patel and BloombergOctober 28, 2024
"The Gilded Age" from HBO Max films behind the scenes in Central Park.
Success‘We are essentially in a new Gilded Age’: As workers get laid off, CEOs and shareholders gobble up hundreds of billions in profits
By Chloe BergerOctober 27, 2024
Tesla CEO Elon Musk talking on stage in front of an American flag
RetailAs Tesla CEO Elon Musk continues to bash California and stump for Trump, West Coasters are getting revenge
By Amanda GerutOctober 26, 2024
EV charging stations could become America’s next ‘third place’ as they partner with grocers and coffee shops
CommentaryEV charging stations could become America’s next ‘third place’ as they partner with grocers and coffee shops
By Andrew CorneliaOctober 25, 2024
A woman looks at a shelf of baked goods in a Walmart bakery.
RetailWalmart employee looked for her daughter for hours before finding her ‘charred remains’ in the store’s walk-in bakery oven
By Sasha RogelbergOctober 25, 2024
Mercedes pledges cost cuts after China slump hits margin
RetailMercedes pledges cost cuts after China slump hits margin
By William Wilkes and BloombergOctober 25, 2024
McDonald’s makes it official: onions from California produce company are linked to deadly E. coli outbreak
HealthMcDonald’s makes it official: onions from California produce company are linked to deadly E. coli outbreak
By Jonel Aleccia, Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressOctober 25, 2024
One-time retail behemoth Kmart has now shrunk to one outpost: A tiny store in suburban Miami
RetailOne-time retail behemoth Kmart has now shrunk to one outpost: A tiny store in suburban Miami
By Terry Spencer and The Associated PressOctober 25, 2024
A man wearing headphones is sitting at a table eating a burger.
RetailA much bigger McDonald’s lawsuit is about to ‘erupt’ in the aftermath of its E. coli outbreak, food safety lawyer says
By Sasha RogelbergOctober 24, 2024
Affectionate young couple taking selfies on the beach after their engagement.
SuccessGen Z and millennials proudly wear ‘lab-grown’ diamonds, oblivious to the fact they’re made from burning coal in China and India
By Isabella O'Malley and The Associated PressOctober 24, 2024
People wait on line at an airport gate to board the plane
RetailAmerican Airlines is testing a new system to humiliate ‘gate lice,’ the people who try to board planes before their seating group is called
By Sasha RogelbergOctober 24, 2024
Amazon Prime members can now get a 10-cent discount on gas—but need to hand over their data first
RetailAmazon Prime members can now get a 10-cent discount on gas—but need to hand over their data first
By Chris MorrisOctober 24, 2024
Why, in the name of snack food, did Goldfish crackers change its name to Chilean Sea Bass?
RetailWhy, in the name of snack food, did Goldfish crackers change its name to Chilean Sea Bass?
By Chris MorrisOctober 24, 2024
Unilever sales growth accelerates under CEO’s overhaul plan
RetailUnilever sales growth accelerates under CEO’s overhaul plan
By Dasha Afanasieva and BloombergOctober 24, 2024
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TechElon Musk says the Tesla Roadster is still delayed with no release in sight—but now he’s talking about making Peter Thiel’s flying car a reality
By Amanda GerutOctober 23, 2024
A bakery employee pushes a cart of fresh baked rolls during the grand opening of a Wal-Mart Stores Inc. location in the Chinatown neighborhood of Los Angeles
RetailA 19-year-old Walmart employee was found dead inside the bakery’s walk-in oven. Police say the investigation is ‘complex’
By Brooke SeipelOctober 23, 2024
Despite inflation, U.S. consumers are 5% better off than in 2019—here’s why they don’t feel that way
CommentaryDespite inflation, U.S. consumers are 5% better off than in 2019—here’s why they don’t feel that way
By Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul SwartzOctober 23, 2024
Peloton is going to sell its deluxe stationary bikes at Costco to reach holiday shoppers this Christmas
RetailPeloton is going to sell its deluxe stationary bikes at Costco to reach holiday shoppers this Christmas
By Cathy Bussewitz and The Associated PressOctober 23, 2024
Mike Jeffries, CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, leaves the store on the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris.
RetailMike Jeffries was responsible for Abercrombie’s explosive popularity in the early aughts—and its hypersexualized marketing approach
By Sydney LakeOctober 23, 2024
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Jeff Bezos wants the bottom half of earners to pay zero income tax—he says nurses making just $75K should save $12K a yearplaceholder alt text
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