Industries

Consumer

What’s the Beef? For American Grocery Shoppers, It’s Meat Prices

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US shoppers are now paying an average price of $6.60 per pound of ground beef, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Media & Entertainment

Indie Games Power Up as Big-Budget Rivals Sacrifice Creativity to Profit

The success of indie titles may help video game makers rely less on blockbusters and widen creative license, creating a 1UP for players.

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Consumer

Kohl’s Shows Signs of Comeback as Holidays Near

Kohl’s is the largest US department store chain by number of retail locations, with more than double the number operated by Macy’s.

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Consumer

Peloton’s ‘New Era’ of AI-Powered Workouts Isn’t Working Out

Artificial intelligence can do a lot of things. Getting us on an exercise bike doesn’t appear to be one of them.

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Industries

Ukraine Peace Talks Undermine European Defense Stocks

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Peace deal or no peace deal, the war in Ukraine is motivating governments on the continent to upgrade their defensive capacity.

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Consumer

Walmart Keeps Fan-Favorite Status as Shoppers Tighten Purse Strings

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Despite concerns ahead of the busiest season for retailers, projections show Americans are ready to open their wallets.

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Industrials

US Seeks Rare Earths Outside China’s Control

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As the US races to establish its own rare earth supply chains, a handful of companies stand to benefit enormously from government support.

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