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6 cities where workers are returning to the office - 2025-04-18T09:00:00Z

The long shadow of the pandemic still looms over the workforce, with many still working from home. But office buildings and downtown parking garages are slowly filling up as people return to their cubicles.

Hermès handbags and Lululemon (LULU) yoga pants — but for a fraction of the price? Savvy U.S. shoppers looking for workarounds for tariff hikes have turned their attention directly to China, where they’re being introduced to alternative markets.

Nvidia (NVDA) stock continues to fall after the company reported that it would take a $5.5 billion hit due to export controls implemented by the Trump administration. After Thursday’s stock drop, Nvidia has lost more than $250 billion in market cap value since Tuesday.

The Dow sank 527 points Thursday — its worst day in weeks — after UnitedHealth reported a disappointing quarter and slashed its full-year forecast, sending shares tumbling over 20% and dragging the larger index lower.

Wine is more than just about what is in the bottle. For someone in the business, it’s also the bottle, the cork, the label, the distributor, and dozens of other moving parts. While, in theory, tariffs could help the U.S. wine industry (i.e. more locally sourced vino), many say that the business is more complicated…

A rival to Elon Musk's Neuralink scored a big win - 2025-04-17T18:50:00Z

Elon Musk’s Neuralink has been a trailblazer in brain chip implant technology. But today, rival company Precision Neuroscience announced that a core component of its brain implant system has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Tesla (TSLA) is no longer selling the majority of electric cars registered in the U.S.’s biggest electric vehicle market. The automaker reportedly lost significant ground in California, which accounts for almost a third of all zero-emission purchases in the country

Google has illegal monopolies, judge rules - 2025-04-17T15:53:00Z

Google (GOOGL) experienced another setback in court today when U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Alexandria, Virginia, ruled that the company monopolistically dominated two markets for online advertising technology.

The first GLP-1 pill could be in medicine cabinets sooner than expected.

If you want to order that pink flamingo throw pillow from Temu or those skinny jeans from Shein, you better do it now. The fast-fashion and home accessories retailers announced this morning that their pricing structures will change effective April 25.

Nvidia (NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang made a high-profile trip to Beijing this week following a sudden U.S. government move to block exports of the company’s H20 AI chips to China, The New York Times (NYT) reported.

UnitedHealth (UNH) shocked investors Thursday by cutting its 2025 profit forecast — and offering a sobering diagnosis: Older Americans are using more healthcare than expected, and the government is paying less to cover it.

President Donald Trump on Thursday escalated his pressure campaign on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling him “always too late and wrong” and saying he should be fired.

U.S. stock futures were mixed early Thursday as investors processed another volatile session driven by escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s stark remarks on the inflationary risks of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Temu is in big trade war trouble - 2025-04-17T09:00:00Z

The 10 most pet-friendly states in America - 2025-04-17T09:00:00Z

More and more Americans are bringing their pets along for the ride—whether on a weekend getaway, a cross-country road trip, or just a night out. But depending on where you go, you might find a very different welcome for your favorite travel companion.

The 10 best states in America for house flipping - 2025-04-17T09:00:00Z

Flipping a house or apartment is a risky project — you want to ensure you end up making enough when you sell that you’ll cover your costs and the renovation time. And where you choose to take on the project matters.

The U.S.-China tech war just claimed another high-profile casualty.

U.S. markets fell sharply Wednesday, with chip stocks leading the retreat as U.S.-China trade tensions spooked investors. The tech-heavy Nasdaq closed down 3.1%, the S&P 500 lost 2.2%, and the Dow Jones Industrial average fell 700 points, or 1.7%. Losses rippled across sectors, dragging the Russell 2000 down 1.4%.

There’s a new Florida Man in town: Jeff Bezos, who just sold his Washington state mansion and traded it in for a new home in Miami’s “Billionaire Bunker.”

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that he expects President Donald Trump’s tariffs to lead to further inflation.

Buyer beware? Retail sales last month surged to their highest levels in two years as shoppers went on a spending spree to try to beat the clock on President Donald Trump’s tariffs. But the numbers suggest worry about the future of the U.S. economy, not positivity.

Women may come from Venus — meanwhile, Elon Musk is already halfway to Mars.

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon is worried that President Donald Trump’s trade war is damaging America’s credibility with other nations.

JPMorgan Chase (JPM) continues to sue more customers who stole thousands from the banking giant after an “infinite money glitch” went viral last summer — a “glitch” that was essentially check fraud.

America is already running low on cars to sell - 2025-04-16T14:02:00Z

The number of vehicles available for purchase in the U.S. is decreasing quickly as people scramble to buy cars before the full effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs kick in, according to a new report.

Nvidia, ASML, Abbott Labs: Stocks to watch today - 2025-04-16T13:21:09Z

U.S. stock futures moved lower Wednesday as investors braced for another wave of geopolitical and earnings headlines. S&P 500 futures were down 0.5%, the Dow hovered near flat, and Nasdaq futures dropped more than 1%.

It’s no secret that getting married isn’t cheap — the average U.S. wedding costs $35,000. But not having tens of thousands of dollars to drop on a day shouldn’t prevent you from celebrating your nuptials.

What Meta stands to lose if the FTC wins - 2025-04-16T09:00:00Z

In a blockbuster antitrust trial that’s just getting underway, the Federal Trade Commission is making its case that Meta (META) abused its social-networking dominance as part of a “buy or bury” strategy to squash emerging threats.

President Donald Trump has targeted some of the nation’s most elite universities with demands that include rolling back or eliminating DEI, assisting in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportations, and eliminating mask-wearing on campus. The administration has threatened to withhold funds from schools that…

Stocks closed lower Tuesday, snapping a two-day rally as investor jitters returned to the fore.

Chili's is taking on McDonald's with a new menu item - 2025-04-15T18:20:00Z

Chili’s has been among the hottest restaurant performers in year-over-year sales. The chain has deftly created a cool “vibe” on social media, forged value on its menu, and become the darling of Darden, its corporate owner. It’s largely been able to do this by giving diners a sit-down restaurant experience at a price…

As markets swing wildly on tariff headlines and economic uncertainty, a curious split is emerging: Retail investors are diving in, while institutional players are stepping back. Even as big banks report blowout trading revenue, the underlying behavior suggests churn — not conviction.

Starbucks (SBUX) is tweaking its dress code in an effort to showcase its “iconic green apron,” the company announced Tuesday.

One major auto-industry tracker thinks President Donald Trump’s vision of purely U.S.-made cars is purely fantasy.

Wall Street banks are cashing in on trade war chaos - 2025-04-15T15:40:00Z

Banks are minting money from stock market whiplash.

Google is under fire in Japan - 2025-04-15T15:10:52Z

Add Japan to the list of places that Google (GOOGL) is finding itself playing defense.

The U.S. auto market might be in for a world of hurt due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, according to a new report from S&P.

In 2022, as Facebook’s (META) popularity dwindled, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg proposed a “potentially crazy idea” to increase the social media platform’s cultural relevance: purging users’ friend networks and making people start all over again on the platform.

Data released this week from the International Trade Association shows that arrivals of non-citizens to the United States by plane have declined by over 11% since March 2024.

American Airlines is making WiFi free on most fights - 2025-04-15T13:57:58Z

American Airlines (AAL) wants to make sure your flights are smooth sailing — and have smooth streaming. The carrier plans to start offering free in-flight Wi-Fi in January 2026 for members of its AAdvantage loyalty program, the airline said Tuesday.

Boeing (BA) stock was down slightly after the market opened on Tuesday after a report surfaced that the company is suffering a blow in the U.S. trade war.

Futures edged down Tuesday morning, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow trading just below break-even, as investors braced for a flurry of corporate earnings. The muted open followed Monday’s tech-led rally, which briefly masked deeper market jitters tied to tariffs and macro uncertainty.

Meta’s (META) monopoly trial kicked off on Monday, throughout which the Federal Trade Commission will argue that the Facebook owner bought Instagram (in 2012) and WhatsApp (2014) to squash emerging competitive threats to Mark Zuckerberg’s social media empire.

Companies are cracking down on remote work, demanding workers return to the office and gutting the flexible hybrid policies that became a signature of post-pandemic work-life balance.

U.S. stocks edged up Monday as investors digested mixed messages on the trade war, following some of the most chaotic and turbulent weeks in recent market memory.

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