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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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Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near White House while Trump was inside
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By 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
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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’
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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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Extreme heat kills more people in the U.S. than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes combined. We need a federal heat standard to protect workers
CommentaryExtreme heat kills more people in the U.S. than hurricanes, floods, and tornadoes combined. We need a federal heat standard to protect workers
By Jill RosenthalJuly 9, 2024
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    LifestyleGen Alpha’s ‘Sephora kids’ trend has reached a fever pitch, forcing summer camps to ban skin care items
    By Sasha RogelbergJune 29, 2024
London, United Kingdom. Minister for Prisons, Parole and Probation, James Timpson OBE, poses for a photograph following their appointment to Cabinet by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in 10 Downing Street.
PoliticsThe U.K.’s newest prisons minister is a multimillion-dollar key-cutting heir known for hiring hundreds of ex-offenders
By Ryan HoggJuly 9, 2024
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RetailA wheel ripped off a Boeing-crafted plane mid flight and was found in Los Angeles
By Mary Schlangenstein and BloombergJuly 8, 2024
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RetailSouthwest Airlines tagged in a billionaire board member, infuriating one of its investors
By Mary Schlangenstein, Danny Lee and BloombergJuly 8, 2024
A woman pushes a shopping cart with a screen built into it.
RetailInstacart’s AI-powered smart carts, which offer real-time recommendations and ‘gamified’ shopping, are coming to more U.S. grocery stores
By Sasha RogelbergJuly 8, 2024
View of the headquarters of the food delivery service Delivery Hero in the Oranienburger Straße, Germany.
RetailUber Eats and Deliveroo rival, Delivery Hero, reports a slip in shares after being hit by a $433 million European antitrust fine
By Yazhou Sun and BloombergJuly 8, 2024
  • A Wells Fargo analyst ordered the same Chipotle burrito bowl 75 times and found the portion problem is real
    RetailA Wells Fargo analyst ordered the same Chipotle burrito bowl 75 times and found the portion problem is real
    By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJune 28, 2024
a row of 3 bottles and 1 can lined on a table
RetailDanish brewer Carlsberg is pouring $4.2 billion into a deal with Pepsi and Lipton distributor Britvic as Gen Z shies away from alcohol
By Prarthana PrakashJuly 8, 2024
Burberry luxury boutique storefront
RetailBritish fashion house Burberry is reportedly laying off hundreds of employees amid huge stock selloff
By Jack Wittels and BloombergJuly 6, 2024
BYD Co. Dolphin compact hatchback electric vehicles
RetailEurope officially slaps tariffs on Chinese EVs in the biggest EU-China trade war escalation yet
By David McHugh, Ken Moritsugu and The Associated PressJuly 5, 2024
People enter a Saks Fifth Avenue store
RetailSaks Fifth Avenue parent group signs deal to buy upscale rival Neiman Marcus Group for $2.65 billion
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressJuly 5, 2024
Here’s what’s open (and closed) on July 4th for Independence Day 2024
RetailHere’s what’s open (and closed) on July 4th for Independence Day 2024
By Chris MorrisJuly 4, 2024
  • Michael O'Leary, chief executive officer of Ryanair Holdings Plc, during a news conference in London, UK, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
    RetailRyanair boss Michael O’Leary sees pay packet jump to $5 million as he chases 9-figure bonus
    By Ryan HoggJune 28, 2024
Panera Bread’s founder writes his own obituary every year. Now he’s a billionaire
RetailPanera Bread’s founder writes his own obituary every year. Now he’s a billionaire
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJuly 3, 2024
A woman holds a fork with a bite of food
RetailPanda Express brings back plant-based meat becaus customers were ‘begging’ for it—a week after McDonald’s killed its alt-meat burger
By Dee-Ann Durbin and The Associated PressJuly 3, 2024
A bus stop with a McDonald's breakfast ad as a passenger walks onto a bus.
RetailMcDonald’s cuts breakfast service hours by 90 minutes due to egg shortage in Australia
By Sasha RogelbergJuly 3, 2024
A man stands next to a drone in a parking lot.
RetailWalmart’s latest challenge with its drone delivery system is gun owners shooting packages out of the air
By Sasha RogelbergJuly 3, 2024
McDonald’s launches anime-inspired menu item, following success of WcDonald’s PR stunt
RetailMcDonald’s launches anime-inspired menu item, following success of WcDonald’s PR stunt
By Chris MorrisJuly 3, 2024
Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, chairman and founder of Ineos Group.
RetailPro-Brexit billionaire Jim Ratcliffe puts EV plans on hold, blaming ‘tariffs, timings and taxation’
By Jamie Nimmo and BloombergJuly 3, 2024
Queen Elizabeth drinks Tea Nauru
RetailCan Gen Z save tea? How young Brits are reigniting love for the classic cuppa amid a crisis of relevance
By Adam GaleJuly 3, 2024
How U.S.-China competition is benefiting the world—and reshaping the global economy
CommentaryHow U.S.-China competition is benefiting the world—and reshaping the global economy
By Kenneth Dewoskin and Alan MacCharlesJuly 2, 2024
A senior citizen walks across a crosswalk outside a Walmart Health Center location in Florida.
RetailExclusive: Walmart has held talks to sell its shuttered medical clinics 
By Jason Del ReyJuly 2, 2024
Assortment of butter
RetailButter prices jump to all-time high as more dairy producers shift to cheese while bird flu keeps U.S. output tight
By Michael Hirtzer and BloombergJuly 1, 2024
The secret to securing an elusive reservation at some of the most in-demand restaurants may just be applying for an American Express card
RetailThe secret to securing an elusive reservation at some of the most in-demand restaurants may just be applying for an American Express card
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJuly 1, 2024
Cup Noodles instant ramen adds s’mores flavor—a bid to prove it’s ‘not just a boring thing you’d buy because you’re on a budget’
RetailCup Noodles instant ramen adds s’mores flavor—a bid to prove it’s ‘not just a boring thing you’d buy because you’re on a budget’
By Sasha RogelbergJuly 1, 2024
After a meteoric rise and equally epic fall, Carvana’s stock is up more than 500% in a year. But one top analyst thinks the ride gets rougher from here
FinanceAfter a meteoric rise and equally epic fall, Carvana’s stock is up more than 500% in a year. But one top analyst thinks the ride gets rougher from here
By Sheryl EstradaJuly 1, 2024
Young woman using her smartphone
CommentaryGen Zers are so disillusioned with the economy that many think it’s okay to commit fraud
By Kris NagelJuly 1, 2024
Credit card gun sales are the new policy flight after California requires Visa and Mastercard to provide special codes for gun store buys, while Georgia and others ban the practice
PoliticsCredit card gun sales are the new policy flight after California requires Visa and Mastercard to provide special codes for gun store buys, while Georgia and others ban the practice
By David A. Lieb and The Associated PressJuly 1, 2024
Chief Executive Officer of LVMH, Bernard Arnault.
RetailLVMH billionaire Bernard Arnault enters race to acquire Venice’s iconic Hotel Bauer—with bids rising over €275 million
By Laura Benitez, Angelina Rascouet, Libby Cherry and BloombergJuly 1, 2024
Keith Gill, a Reddit user credited with inspiring GameStop's rally, during a YouTube livestream arranged on a laptop at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Friday, June 7, 2024. Keith Gill, whose Roaring Kitty online moniker has sent GameStop Corp. shares surging in the past week, sparked another rally in the video-game retailer after a YouTube post said hed return to the platform Friday for the first time in three years. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images
FinanceRoaring Kitty’s GameStop return is playing out like an uninspired Hollywood sequel with no real villain and an absent hero
By Christiaan HetznerJune 30, 2024
chef cooks cultivated meat
RetailAhead of Florida’s ban on ‘lab-grown’ meat, consumers get their first—and possibly last—taste at Miami party
By David Fischer and The Associated PressJune 30, 2024
Omar Caneles sitting in the patio of Seis Vecinos
FinanceThe South Bronx is a cross section of everything wrong with America, but has a community hellbent on changing that: ‘You need to have an outlet so it doesn’t destroy your life’
By Sunny NagpaulJune 29, 2024
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