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Despite stellar earnings, Samsung's stock slumps

Samsung stock slumped nearly seven percent despite an eighteen hundred percent profit jump due to high expectations.

Back-to-school shopping? Already?

Retailers are rolling out back-to-school sales earlier than ever as shoppers navigate inflation and economic uncertainty.

Trading up to an AI-proof career

White-collar workers are pivoting to the skilled trades to build career stability in an increasingly AI-driven economy.

An underwhelming June jobs report

June jobs growth fell far below expectations while a drop in the unemployment rate masked a shrinking labor force.

What would make Kevin Warsh consider a "Fed put?"

Market analysts weigh what economic crises could trigger a Fed put as the central bank navigates new market realities.

A confusing economy means a less confident consumer

Americans feel caught between falling gas prices and persistent inflation, driving a dip in overall consumer confidence.

The president's new power over independent agencies

Supreme Court rulings are handing the president sweeping power to fire the heads of key independent agencies.

The AI inflation roller coaster

Artificial intelligence is driving up tech costs, but economists remain split on whether it will ultimately curb inflation.

Inflation sped up in May. What's to blame?

Stubborn inflation is on the rise again, fueled by lingering energy costs, supply chain pressures, and strong demand.

High inflation or ... high inflation?

Middle-class consumers face a psychological tax as they shift spending to discount stores to manage high inflation.

A "starter" home for $1 million?

Soaring starter home prices have reached a new high, with a typical entry-level house now costing over $1 million.

Inflation is moving the wrong way

Stubborn inflation remains well above target and moving in the wrong direction, complicating the outlook for interest rates.

What's with the uptick in homebuilder incentives?

Builders are offering more incentives as high interest rates and construction costs slow down the new home market.

Warsh wants to keep markets guessing. Will it work?

Higher fuel costs and tighter financing are stalling the secondary market for large, older recreational vehicles.

When the going gets tough, just keep spending

Despite inflation and high interest rates, American consumers are continuing to spend by dipping into their savings.

AI corporate bonds are booming

Big tech companies are loading up on debt to fund the massive infrastructure costs of the AI boom.

Nuclear power payment plan

Lawmakers and utilities are debating whether customers should pay upfront for new nuclear power plant construction.

From "How We Survive": How to Dim the Sun

Meet the startups launching balloons into the stratosphere to dim the sun and fight climate change.

The SpaceX share lock-up period, explained

Early investors in SpaceX are contractually barred from selling their shares immediately following the company IPO.

Gas prices will probably go up this summer

As the United States depletes its oil reserves, supply chain constraints are expected to drive gas prices higher.