Retail sales last month rose less than expected
Spending at US retailers last month was weaker than expected, despite the World Cup drawing tourists from around the world and online sales events.
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Gas is nearly $4 again and diesel just topped $5. It’s not what you think
US gas prices have rocketed higher during the on-again, off-again war with Iran.
Wholesale inflation improved as energy prices fell last month — but relief may be temporary
Inflation at the wholesale level cooled last month, helped by a sharp drop in energy prices, according to data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Lab…
The world no longer has an oil problem. It has a gasoline problem
The largest-ever global oil supply shortage has topped economists’ lists of concerns since the start of the Iran war. But even as the United States …
IBM is on pace for its worst day ever
IBM struggled over the past three months as customers scrambled to get their hands on components that AI datacenters are gobbling up, its CEO said.
AI demand is jacking up prices for iPads, Nintendo Switches and other gadgets. What experts say you should do
Laptops, game consoles and other products are getting more expensive because the AI boom. And prices are only expected to continue climbing.
A new law limits mega-investor home purchases. Will that make homes cheaper for Americans?
After years of backlash against Wall Street landlords, the federal government is taking its first step to limit large investors’ ownership of single…
Did Cristiano Ronaldo cry? The hotly debated answer cost millions of dollars
This World Cup, people risked millions on Polymarket, betting on whether soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo would cry during a match. But did he?
In an era of ‘baddies,’ companies are racing to keep up with the influencer economy
Some companies are shifting towards influencer-style videos – but with regular customers and employees, not cultivated internet personalities.
The US and Mexico are out of the World Cup. Ticket prices are plunging
The elimination of the United States and Mexico in the World Cup is proving to be a win for fans looking for a deal on tickets.
