How Stores Like Target Use Your Data to Sell You More
For the past three quarters, Target store sales have decreased as consumers have been shopping at competitor Walmart (WMT.N), Temu (PDD.O), Shein, and other direct-to-consumer retailers searching for better deals.
Apr 03, 2024 5:21 AM EDT
The Red Glare of the Baltimore Bridge Collapse Conspiracy Theorists
The collapse of the Baltimore bridge bearing Francis Scott Key's name following a collision with a 948-foot-long cargo ship on Tuesday killed six construction workers and snarled port traffic into the East Coast. Almost immediately, conspiracy theories surrounding the events that led to the tragedy ran rampant.
Housing Affordability Hits Rock Bottom, Economist Says
Remember the days when snagging your dream home was as simple as saving up for a down payment and signing on the dotted line? Well, those days seem to be tucked away in our grandparents' photo albums, next to pictures of $0.25 gas and milk delivered to your doorstep. Today's housing market paints a starkly different picture, one where "affordability has just totally collapsed," according to economists and recent studies.
Generation Alpha: Charting a Bright Future Amidst Skepticism
With the oldest members barely in their early teens and the youngest yet to make their debut, there's a growing chorus of concern about their future. Critics and commentators, from the depths of YouTube to the scrolls of TikTok, have been quick to label them as "feral," "illiterate," or even "doomed." But is it all doom and gloom for Generation Alpha, or is there a silver lining that we're missing?
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Cash-Strapped Globetrotters Beware: The Hidden Costs Driving Up Luxury Travel
Most of the travel sector is back on course. However, the high costs associated with the luxury market, which increased during the Covid epidemic, aren't going down. In actuality, they are rising each month.
Apr 02, 2024 10:42 AM EDT
How to Spot Real Deals During the Solar Eclipse
Although the next complete solar eclipse will only last for a little over five minutes, fast-food restaurants and other businesses are using the occasion to launch days of promotions. These include discounts, free snacks, and solar eclipse glasses that are limited to one hundred pieces.
Apr 02, 2024 8:56 AM EDT
Save Money, Save Time: Essential Tax Updates for Small Businesses
There are several considerations small company owners should make for their tax file this year as Tax Day draws near.
Apr 02, 2024 8:09 AM EDT
California Fast Food Boom Boosts Wages to $20, Will Your Industry Follow Suit?
The minimum wage in the restaurant business in the United States will reach $20 per hour for the majority of workers in California starting on Monday. However, the pay increase is igniting a heated discussion, with labor groups praising the advantages of higher salaries while some restaurant owners fear job losses and increased client pricing.
Apr 01, 2024 8:15 AM EDT
Tesla's Stock Plummets as Wall Street Bites Nails Over Upcoming Delivery Numbers
As Tesla gears up to unveil its first-quarter delivery numbers, Wall Street's mood swings between apprehension and the kind of nail-biting usually reserved for horror movie finales. With shares taking a nosedive by 29% in the first quarter-the stock's gloomiest performance since the twilight days of 2022-it's clear that Tesla is navigating through some choppy waters.
Mar 29, 2024 4:21 PM EDT
A Modern Neo-Feudal State, The Tech Lords Ushering in a Return to the Medieval
If ever such tech lords decide that their will should supplant that of the majority's, or that through their influence they might alter the course of history by sustaining one country's war of aggression on another or by manipulating the political landscape, democracy will be the casualty - in America and throughout the world.
Mar 26, 2024 3:28 PM EDT
Cooa Chaos: Chocolate Prices Skyrocket as Supply Crunch Bites
Just when you thought it was safe to indulge in your chocolate cravings without breaking the bank, cocoa prices have decided to take us all on a wild ride. In a move that could rival the most dramatic reality TV plot twists, cocoa futures for May delivery hit an eye-watering high of $10,080 per metric ton this Tuesday.
Mar 26, 2024 3:23 PM EDT
DJT Debut: Trump Media's Stock Skyrockets, Here's the Scoop
In a twist that feels like something out of a Oliver Stone Wall St. movie, Trump Media & Technology Group made a splash in the stock market, turning heads and opening wallets. Shares of Donald Trump's media company surge more than 50% after its debut on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol DJT. It's the kind of plot twist that gets even the most seasoned traders spilling their coffee.
Mar 26, 2024 2:35 PM EDT
Nissan's Bold Move: Tackling Market Chaos with 30 New Models & Slashing EV Costs
In a world where the only constant is change (and the occasional need for caffeine), Nissan is stepping up to the plate with a plan that's as ambitious as my cousin Joe's attempt to make Thanksgiving dinner without burning down the house.
Mar 25, 2024 2:31 PM EDT
Home Buying Revolution: Navigating New Market Rules
The real estate market is undergoing its most significant shakeup in years, and it's about time you got the scoop. Remember the days when selling or buying a house felt like handing over a hefty 6% of your hard-earned cash to real estate agents? Well, those days are fading faster than my last attempt at a home garden during a heatwave.
Mar 25, 2024 2:21 PM EDT
A Single Woman's Guide to Retirement
Let's be real for a moment: navigating the world of retirement as a single woman can sometimes feel like you're trying to assemble IKEA furniture without the manual. You know it's doable, but boy, wouldn't some clear instructions (and maybe a helping hand) make a world of difference?
Mar 25, 2024 2:13 PM EDT
Maximize Your Forgiveness! Key Steps to Take Before the April Student Loan Deadline
A crucial deadline has been set by the Biden administration for holders of student loans who want to be forgiven.
Mar 25, 2024 1:10 PM EDT
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