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Consumer

Macy’s to Shutter 150 Stores to Focus on Boosting Upscale Brands

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The company will close underperforming locations while it grows its luxury Bloomingdale’s and BlueMercury outlets.

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Real Estate

Soft Housing Market Is Keeping a Lid on Home Improvement Spending

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With home sales continuing to limp along, Home Depot and Lowe’s are reporting that do-it-yourselfers are cutting back on projects.

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Regulation

FTC Sues to Block Kroger-Albertsons Merger

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Regulators are using a novel approach, arguing that harm to workers is enough to quash the $25 billion deal.

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Industrials

Ryanair’s Short Honeymoon with Boeing Appears to Be Over

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The European budget airline says it will seek compensation due to Boeing not delivering as many planes as promised.

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Trump’s Economic Toolbox Holds More Than Tariffs, Treasury Chief Pledges

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Scary Movie ’25? Trump Threatens Tariffs on Foreign Films

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Skechers Takes $9 Billion Buyout as Shoe Stocks Skid

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