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fromFortune
1 month ago
E-Commerce

Nvidia makes history with $4 trillion market cap while markets brush off tariff worries

fromFortune
1 month ago
E-Commerce

Nvidia makes history with $4 trillion market cap while markets brush off tariff worries

fromFortune
8 hours ago

Sweetgreen's CEO is beefing up protein portion sizes because corporate America is demanding more from $16 sad desk salads

Faced with slumping lunch traffic from downtown offices and waning consumer interest in pricey salads, Sweetgreen CEO Jonathan Neman is leaning into America's 2020s-era protein craze.
E-Commerce
#mortgage-applications
fromSFGATE
1 day ago
Real estate

Mortgage Applications Today: Home Loans Surge as Borrowers Take Advantage of Lower Rates

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
SF real estate

Mortgage Applications Today: Mortgage Demand Falls Again for Third Consecutive Week

fromSFGATE
1 day ago
Real estate

Mortgage Applications Today: Home Loans Surge as Borrowers Take Advantage of Lower Rates

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
SF real estate

Mortgage Applications Today: Mortgage Demand Falls Again for Third Consecutive Week

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

The volume of mid-market private equity investment in the capital fell by 14% - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Mid-market private equity investment in London fell in the first half of the year, declining by 14% compared to H1 2024, resulting in 168 deals.
London
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

UWM announces 90-bps refinance incentive

UWM aims to aid mortgage brokers in helping borrowers refinance by lowering rates and monthly payments.
#mortgage-rates
#real-estate
fromMyNorthwest.com
6 days ago

Washington saw biggest construction job loss in U.S. over past year

Washington saw a reduction of 11,300 construction jobs from June 2024 to June 2025, making it the state with the largest losses in that period.
Renovation
US politics
fromTheregister
6 days ago

IT firing spree: Shrinking job market now looks worse

The US IT jobs market is experiencing a significant downturn with substantial job losses revealed in revised BLS data.
fromtime.com
6 days ago

Why So Many Women Are Quitting the Workforce

Over 212,000 women aged 20 and over have exited the workforce since January 2025 due to revoked flexible work conditions.
#home-sales
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

XRP and 2 More Top Crypto Buys In August

The crypto sector has surged nearly 60% in 2025, with notable projects like Hyperliquid (HYPE) increasing by 1,300%.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Toby Carvery owner celebrates after hot weather reels in customers

Mitchells & Butlers reported a significant boost in customer numbers, attributing part of its strong performance to recent sunny weather, with sales exceeding industry forecasts.
UK news
#retail-sales
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Retail CEO says orders from big-box stores are down 40% because they have no idea how shoppers are going to react to price hikes

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Retail CEO says orders from big-box stores are down 40% because they have no idea how shoppers are going to react to price hikes

fromCNET
2 weeks ago

How to Succeed as a Freelancer and Turn a Side Hustle into a Full-Time Career

The freelance world is experiencing significant growth as individuals seek autonomy and financial stability.
E-Commerce
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

'Has hell frozen over?': Las Vegas tourism is in trouble

Las Vegas is experiencing a decline in tourism, with falling hotel occupancy rates and air traffic.
#finance
#housing-market
fromFortune
1 month ago
Real estate

The housing market is flashing warning signs about high mortgage rates and Gen Z and millennial first-time buyers, Capital Economics says

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

Affordability Crisis Worsens as Home Prices Hit 'Shocking' New High-5 Times What the Typical Household Earns

NYC real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Home prices are still climbing, but the pace is slowing

High borrowing costs are limiting buyer enthusiasm despite more homes on the market.
Home price appreciation is primarily driven by major cities, especially in the Northeast and Midwest.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

How much house prices have risen over 20 years revealed as one area jumps 124%

UK house prices surged by 74% in 20 years; rising costs are pricing many out of their hometowns.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Real estate

The housing market is flashing warning signs about high mortgage rates and Gen Z and millennial first-time buyers, Capital Economics says

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

Affordability Crisis Worsens as Home Prices Hit 'Shocking' New High-5 Times What the Typical Household Earns

fromFortune
2 weeks ago

The $124 trillion Great Wealth Transfer is bigger than ever-and millennials will get the biggest cut

The generational transfer of nearly $124 trillion in assets over 25 years will profoundly impact families, advisers, businesses, and every segment of the financial industry.
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromInDepthNH.org
2 weeks ago

Lakes and Mountains Lead NH's Population Growth, While Some Cities Shrink: NHFPI

Population growth in New Hampshire from 2020 to 2024 is uneven, with urban areas shrinking while amenity-rich regions thrive.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

3 Sleeper Dividend Stocks to Buy for Massive Upside

Undervalued dividend stocks with stable cash flows and consistent dividends show potential for recovery.
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Gas prices soar by double digits in Florida. See the cheapest in your area

Gas prices in Florida have shown a volatile pattern, with price fluctuations occurring for nearly a year. After a recent drop, prices are back up sharply, indicating continued instability.
Miami
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Here are the 10 most expensive cities for the ultra-rich in 2025 - and the quiet power shift shaping the next luxury capitals

For the third year running, Singapore ranked as the world's most expensive city for high-net-worth individuals, according to the latest Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report from Julius Baer Group.
Real estate
fromSun Sentinel
3 weeks ago

Florida unemployment rate holds steady at 3.7%

Florida's unemployment rate remained at 3.7% in June, with private-sector jobs down 21,000 from May, indicating a shrinking workforce of 11.193 million.
Miami
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Taoiseach insists housing fall-off expected after record levy waiver impact

Housing commencement notices are at a record low with only 1,356 lodged in June 2025, a significant drop from 34,581 in June 2024.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Company insolvencies fall in England and Wales, but experts warn challenges remain

UK company insolvencies decreased in June 2025, but experts warn of potential future financial distress.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Where's the beef? Hamburger inflation is running at 12% as America's herds literally shrink

The average price of a pound of ground beef rose to $6.12 in June, up nearly 12% from a year ago. The average price of all uncooked beef steaks rose to $11.49 per pound, an 8% increase.
Agriculture
fromMoneywise
3 weeks ago

This NYC woman has turned sitting in a parked car into a savvy side hustle - but can her quirky solution for an urban headache help shift your own plans into gear?

Charlet launched her car-sitting service on social media, inviting curious and often skeptical New Yorkers to reach out via her business number.
Cars
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

California the top choice for Chinese homebuyers, who spent 83% moreon US homes this year

Chinese buyers accounted for $13.7 billion in US residential real estate purchases from April 2024 to March, marking an 83% increase from the previous year.
Real estate
fromwww.thelocal.se
3 weeks ago

Swedish unemployment continues to rise

Unemployment in Sweden is rising, with a current rate of 6.9% and 336,000 registered unemployed.
#inflation
Higher education
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

The college degree 'safety premium' is almost gone-but mainly because so many non-grads have given up looking for work

Labor market for recent college graduates has weakened, reducing their traditional job advantage over non-degree peers to historic lows.
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Third Avenue retail scene on upswing

The retail availability on Third Avenue has drastically reduced, signaling positive economic trends for the area.
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

The Rise of the Everyday Millionaire, or the EMILLI

The number of Everyday Millionaires (EMILLIs) has increased dramatically, growing from over 13 million in 2000 to nearly 52 million by 2024.
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

More and more German companies declare insolvency

The number of business insolvencies filed in Germany increased by 2.4 percent in June compared to the previous year, according to data released by Germany's statistical office (Destatis).
Germany news
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Is it Offensive to Tip Too Much? Find Out What Your Barber is Expecting From You

Tipping in U.S. restaurants remains steady, averaging 18.8%, with full-service venues at 19.3% and fast-casual at 15.9-16%.
Tipping practices have evolved over the past century, significantly increasing from the 10-15% standard of the 1920s.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Surge in 'big-money' divorces even as rate of separation falls

There was a significant rise in big-money divorce applications last year, bucking the prevailing trend for divorces, which have been decreasing in recent years.
Real estate
E-Commerce
fromEater
1 month ago

The Absolute Best Amazon Prime Day Deals (for Real) (We Looked)

Amazon Prime Day features the year's biggest discounts, reaching up to 60% off.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

ThinCats hits record lending levels with 381m despite challenging UK business climate

The lender's robust performance is particularly notable given the turbulent backdrop of rising business taxes, persistent global tariffs, and slower-than-expected base rate cuts.
Business
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 month ago

Art market bites back as estimates fail to score

The anticipated 'Trump bump' has ultimately given way to a 'Trump slump',” says Christine Bourron, the chief executive of Pi-eX. “Trump's 'Liberation Day' announcement introduced significant geopolitical uncertainty, casting a shadow over the global economy and unsettling buyer confidence in the art market.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Corporate America soured on 'business for good.' Here's how to reframe conscious capitalism

Stakeholder capitalism faces significant challenges as the environment for mission-driven companies has changed dramatically.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Does anyone still clip coupons? Consumers want deals, but how they find them is shifting | CBC News

Couponing is experiencing a decline in physical and digital usage, influenced by a shift towards digital cash-back apps and loyalty systems.
fromFortune
1 month ago

The world could get carved up into these 3 blocs as Trump tariffs accelerate deglobalization

"Deglobalization has had its roots in the geopolitical and economic competition between the United States and China," Wells Fargo said. "Recent events raise the possibility of further cleaving of the global economic order. Specifically, the possibility that the European Union goes in its own geopolitical and economic direction is no longer unfathomable."
US politics
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Government job growth kills possibility of July rate cut

Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 147,000 in June with an unemployment rate of 4.1 percent, influenced by state government hiring.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Is it cheaper to live in Halifax or Toronto? This data says costs are comparable | CBC News

"A lot of people have this kind of misconception that homes are cheap," said Melnyk. Over the last few years, he's regularly received inquiries from people outside Nova Scotia who are interested in moving to the province.
Toronto
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

13 Jobs Without College or AI: Salaries Can Start at $70k+ | Entrepreneur

Rapid advancements in AI are decreasing entry-level hiring, prompting concerns about the return on college investment.
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago

Why house prices in Germany are rising

"The construction of new housing has slowed dramatically, while demand in cities like Berlin is higher than ever," observed Dr. Michael Voigtländer, real estate expert at the German Economic Institute (IW).
Real estate
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Hedge fund returns halfway through 2025: How big names like Citadel, Balyasny, and more have managed this year's markets

At the halfway point of 2025, major hedge funds are closely tracking stock market returns, showing a trend towards recovery despite earlier volatility this year.
US news
fromNature
1 month ago

Transparent research: can big tech learn from big pharma?

Technology companies dominate as leading employers for researchers transitioning from academia.
E-Commerce
fromFortune
1 month ago

The S&P is back to record highs-proving yet again the wisdom of a buy and hold strategy

U.S. stock market saw record highs recently, despite prior turmoil in the quarter.
Business
fromFortune
1 month ago

Ongoing CFO turnover is fueling higher pay for finance chiefs

CFO salaries are stable with a median increase of 4% in 2024, while CEO salaries remained unchanged.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

My mind was shrieking: What am I doing?' when the digital nomad dream turns sour

The number of digital nomads has surged, with a significant increase in American and British workers adopting this lifestyle in recent years.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Business confidence rose in June - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Overall, London businesses reflect stronger optimism about their operating conditions, with an increase in hiring and a focus on technology-led growth in the coming months.
London
#consumer-behavior
fromFortune
1 month ago

Bank of America says tariffs might spark a 'reshoring' boom-but experts say it might be a double-edged sword for the economy

U.S. manufacturing is experiencing a slowdown, but tariffs may promote reshoring and productivity improvements.
#silver-prices
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Living in New York, Boston, or San Francisco is getting almost as expensive as Geneva or Zurich

US cities are increasingly expensive, rivaling Swiss cities in living costs, with New York leading the trend.
A Deutsche Bank report highlights a decade-long shift in affordability among major US metropolitan areas.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Live Nasdaq Composite: Markets Take Leap of Faith Amid Ceasefire Hopes

The markets are optimistic due to a reported ceasefire in the Middle East, with technology stocks continuing to see significant growth.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Getting Around Is Getting More Expensive -- Especially in These States

Transportation spending in the U.S. reached $616.6 billion in 2023, indicating a growing economic trend.
Per capita transportation spending varies significantly by state, underscoring diverse economic conditions.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Tourism will only grow at half the rate of the economy by 2030, even if the government meets its visitor target - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK tourism sector is currently facing a challenge not of over-tourism but of slower growth, despite a projected surge in visitor numbers this year.
UK news
European startups
fromFortune
1 month ago

What CFOs worry about most in uncertain markets

CFOs must act proactively in uncertain financial environments to capitalize on immediate financing opportunities.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Newly-minted grads only make up just 5% of the workforce but they're playing an 'oversized' role driving up unemployment

The recent rise in unemployment among college graduates, reaching 6.1% for bachelor’s degree holders, underscores the need to prioritize job-ready skills over traditional education.
Higher education
Startup companies
fromInc
1 month ago

25 Small-Business Ideas You Can Start for Under $1,000 This Weekend

Entrepreneurship is accessible even in tough economic times with minimal startup costs.
Many million-dollar companies began as small operations crafted with creativity and smart planning.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Homeowners Are 43 Times Wealthier Than Renters

Homeownership significantly increases net worth, creating a widening gap between owners and renters.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Mortgage applications pick back up to highest level in a month

Mortgage applications surged post-Memorial Day, reflecting an increase in refinancing and home purchases despite economic uncertainties.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A CEO explains how going through recruiters and 'coaching' your references can help you get hired

Thorough reference checks and careful hiring processes are essential in today's competitive job market.
New York City
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Is the Wealthiest City in the World-With 384,500 Millionaires and 66 Billionaires

Global wealth has tripled in two decades, with significant concentrations in U.S. cities like New York and the Bay Area.
Miami food
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

'Stay-cations' may hold more appeal for price-conscious consumers as airlines jockey for summer vacationers

The Beachside Village Resort offers a Cape Cod experience in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for those hesitant to travel far.
Economic uncertainty is making many travelers prefer closer, local destinations.
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