Industries

Inflation & Prices

Walmart Blames Upcoming Price Hikes on Tariffs

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Walmart says price hikes are coming this month and in the summer. You can thank tariffs on imports for them.

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Autos

China EVs Stay Strong Despite Domestic, International Headwinds

A couple of China-based EV giants had good news to share in spite of a weakened consumer at home and fresh tariffs from the EU and Canada.

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Consumer

Economic Strains Starting to Hit Wealthier Americans, Survey Finds

Mizuho found that both low- and high-income Americans alike are trying to get as thrifty as possible, reducing spend.

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Energy

Exxon Sees Oil Demand in 2050 Unchanged, Testing Net Zero Goals

ExxonMobil forecast that oil demand will remain above 100 million barrels per day in 2050, roughly the same as current levels.

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Industries

Thinning Cattle Herds Drive US Beef Prices to Record Highs

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US cattle inventories have been battered by drought, leading to record beef prices and a long road to bringing them down.

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Autos

RV Having Fun Yet? The Ups and Downs of Camper Economics

In addition to offering mobile headquarters for families on vacation, recreational vehicle sales are a pretty good indicator of the economy.

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Consumer

Is Peloton’s Turnaround Plan Finally Working?

Peloton reported sales growth of 0.2% in the latest quarter, its first quarter of year-over-year revenue growth since late 2021.

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Patent Drop

Electronic Arts’ Patent Highlights Risks and Rewards of AI in Game Development

Though generative AI could make game development faster and easier, the industry is divided on where AI fits into the picture.

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Consumer

Airbnb Reinvents Itself to Regain Rizz

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Aibnb is branching out beyond short term rentals as it faces falling travel demand and regulatory pushback from some cities.

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Industries

Elon Musk’s Boring Company Gets Bite at Major Amtrak Contract

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Elon Musk’s Boring Company has held talks with the Federal Railroad Administration about building a multi-billion dollar Amtrak tunnel.

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