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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
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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
PoliticsUkrainian drone attack causes fire at Russian oil terminal used for exports as Kyiv expands long-range strike capabilities
By The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
U.S. reaches limit of sanctions power in targeting Iran’s economy
PoliticsU.S. reaches limit of sanctions power in targeting Iran’s economy
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’
PoliticsTrump says a deal with Iran that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz has been ‘largely negotiated’
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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Kevin O'Leary speaks at House Committee on Small Business hearing this year.
PoliticsShark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary rips Kamala Harris’s economic platform: ‘They tried that in Venezuela, Cuba, North Korea, the USSR’
By Seamus WebsterAugust 19, 2024
  • Brian Niccol photographed at Chipotle's Cultivate Center in Irvine, CA on February 27, 2023.
    RetailHow Starbucks’ new CEO Brian Niccol went from fast-food Frankenstein to Chipotle’s redeemer
    By Sasha RogelbergAugust 13, 2024
A picture of an Amazon delivery drone
TechAmazon’s delivery drones are too loud for the residents where it’s testing the program
By Paolo ConfinoAugust 19, 2024
REI has hemorrhaged money for two years in a row. Now employees fear its famed outdoor-nerd culture is at risk
LeadershipREI has hemorrhaged money for two years in a row. Now employees fear its famed outdoor-nerd culture is at risk
By Phil WahbaAugust 19, 2024
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RetailImports at top U.S. ports near pandemic-era highs ahead of China tariffs and possible Trump trade war
By Laura Curtis and BloombergAugust 18, 2024
Gavin Newsom
PoliticsCalifornia Gov. Newsom signs 10 bills targeting flash mobs, theft, and smash-and-grab robberies
By Trân Nguyễn and The Associated PressAugust 16, 2024
Kamala Harris
PoliticsKamala Harris calls for a ban on price-gouging to battle high grocery costs
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressAugust 16, 2024
  • Ford CEO Jim Farley holds his hands, as if he's pleading with customers to stop driving cars with old airbags
    RetailFord and Mazda beg nearly 500,000 owners to stop driving older cars with deadly air bags
    By The Associated PressAugust 13, 2024
Pop star Rihanna, dressed in a red jacket, keeps a straight face as she holds her phone in the air with her right hand, presumably recording a performance.
RetailRihanna’s lingerie brand CEO moves to Victoria’s Secret, making $18 million to work remotely
By Greg McKennaAugust 16, 2024
photograph of an iPhone displaying various apps
NewslettersThe problem with the war against Temu and Shein 
By Jason Del ReyAugust 16, 2024
Bizzy Cold Brew cofounders Andrew Healy and Alex French (right)
CommentaryHow we went from making cold brew coffee at home to producing 350,000 cups a day—and selling it via Target and Walmart
By Alex FrenchAugust 16, 2024
Kamala Harris smiling at a podium
RetailKamala Harris’ presidential prospects lift consumer sentiment
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressAugust 16, 2024
Amazon is testing product search results that don’t show customer review ‘star’ ratings
TechAmazon is testing product search results that don’t show customer review ‘star’ ratings
By Jason Del ReyAugust 15, 2024
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    RetailStarbucks poaches Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol in surprise leadership shake-up
    By Daniela Sirtori and BloombergAugust 13, 2024
Doug McMillion wears and tan suit and speaks into a microphone.
RetailRich people are going to Walmart more—and they’re a key reason for the company’s recent success
By Sasha RogelbergAugust 15, 2024
Woman carrying shopping bags
RetailShoppers rushed back to stores last month, quashing fears of consumer pullback
By Christopher Rugaber, Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressAugust 15, 2024
Kamala Harris brings the heat on stage
PoliticsA sneak peek of Kamala Harris’ economic policy reveals one of her focal points: high food prices
By The Associated PressAugust 15, 2024
A woman pushing a shopping cart in a Walmart
RetailWalmart’s shopper surge last quarter should boost retailer’s profits for the rest of the year
By Paolo Confino and Sasha RogelbergAugust 15, 2024
People board Wizz Air plane at the airport in Balice near Krakow, Poland on June 19, 2024.
RetailBudget airline Wizz offers unlimited flights for €499 a year
By Ryan HoggAugust 15, 2024
Wally Amos
LifestyleFamous Amos founder Wally Amos, a high-school dropout turned cookie mogul, dies at 88
By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher and The Associated PressAugust 15, 2024
Brian Niccol
SuccessStarbucks welcomes new CEO Brian Niccol with a $113 million payday—and he can work remotely
By Amanda GerutAugust 14, 2024
Steve Cahillane wearing a suit and bowtie speaks behind a glass podium.
RetailThe Mars-Kellanova merger bolsters them against 2 big threats—inflation and Ozempic
By Sasha RogelbergAugust 14, 2024
Jerome Powell
FinanceFed rate cut looms—a September slash is expected, but the size of the cut is unknown
By Rita Nazareth and BloombergAugust 14, 2024
Man looking at eggs in grocery store
FinanceInflation drops to 3-year low, sealing the deal for Fed to cut rates in September
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressAugust 14, 2024
Brian Niccol may well be the messiah Starbucks—and Howard Schultz—have been looking for
CommentaryBrian Niccol may well be the messiah Starbucks—and Howard Schultz—have been looking for
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Stephen Henriques and Steven TianAugust 14, 2024
Customers observe social distancing as they sit outside a branch of Gail's bakery on Upper Street in Islington, North London.
RetailLondon locals go to war with upmarket British bakery chain Gail’s over gentrification and its right-leaning chairman
By Ryan HoggAugust 14, 2024
KRAKOW, POLAND - JANUARY 22: Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly known as Twitter) speaks during a live interview with Ben Shapiro (not seen) at the symposium on fighting antisemitism in Krakow, Poland on January 22, 2024. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images)
RetailX ordered to pay €550,000 to Irish employee fired for not replying to Elon Musk’s yes-or-resign ‘extremely hardcore’ ultimatum
By Olivia Fletcher and BloombergAugust 14, 2024
Rafal Brzoska during the press conference on the announcement of InPost as a strategic sponsor of the Polish Football Association and Poland national football team, at PGE National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland on May 30, 2022 (Photo by Mateusz Wlodarczyk/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
TechPolish billionaire ‘Locker King’ weighs legal action against Meta over deepfake ads
By Konrad Krasuski and BloombergAugust 14, 2024
Paul Singer
FinanceSouthwest investor asked the board to dump its CEO over the airline’s struggles. Now it wants to oust the board.
By Mary Schlangenstein and BloombergAugust 13, 2024
Elizabeth Warren
RetailElizabeth Warren just accused Kroger of price gouging as ‘families struggle to pay to put food on the table’
By Seamus WebsterAugust 13, 2024
Home Depot projects weakened sales, spelling shaky economic conditions
FinanceHome Depot projects weakened sales, spelling shaky economic conditions
By Chloe BergerAugust 13, 2024
Tourists, including three men in the center of the image, walk past a small Starbucks cafe in a Lisbon airport.
FinanceStarbucks shares jump 20% after company poaches Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol, Chipotle falls 9%
By Greg McKennaAugust 13, 2024
Inside the new Starbucks CEO’s daily routine while he was running Fortune 500 giant Chipotle
RetailInside the new Starbucks CEO’s daily routine while he was running Fortune 500 giant Chipotle
By Rachel VentrescaAugust 13, 2024
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