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Business investment, part of GDP, reflects the level of optimism

by Daniel Ackerman
Jul 22, 2024
Whether it’s new machines for a factory or better software to manage payments, companies spend because they see opportunities.
Businesses invest in growth because they see opportunities for profit.
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Continuing unemployment claims hit highest level in more than 2 years

by Daniel Ackerman
Jul 18, 2024
It may be another data point that helps convince the Fed to start cutting interest rates.
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Homebuilders still glum with rates still high

by Daniel Ackerman
Jul 16, 2024
In the midst of a lagging housing market, builders hope for easier terms on mortgages and construction loans.
The sluggish housing market has some builders on the sidelines.
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Inflation's down for the third straight month. But is that enough for the Fed to cut interest rates?

by Daniel Ackerman
Jul 11, 2024
The short answer? You can never have enough data.
As Americans wait for the Fed to cut interest rates, inflation continues its downward trend.
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Stocks are up, but so are consumer prices. What's the connection?

by Daniel Ackerman
Jul 8, 2024
Investors are often wary of inflation. But those higher prices can bring benefits to companies.
Inflation has eased, the Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady and stocks have been making new highs.
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A Warmer World

Halfway through 2024, is the global power sector on track for lower emissions?

by Daniel Ackerman
Jul 2, 2024
Emissions worldwide hit a record high last year. But at the same time, more renewables have been coming on line.
A variety of energy sources will be key to sustainably lowering emissions and keeping them low, says Melissa Lott of Columbia University’s Climate School.
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Amid DOJ fraud suit, Boeing is set to buy back Spirit Aerosystems

by Daniel Ackerman
Jul 1, 2024
Spinning it off was supposed to boost profits. Buying it back is supposed to help Boeing regain control of the process.
Two recent fatal crashes involving Boeing 737 MAX aircrafts resulted in a DOJ investigation into the plane manufacturer.
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Interest — and investment — are surging for Major League Soccer

by Daniel Ackerman
Jul 1, 2024
The U.S. league's fans are in-demand among advertisers.
When Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi joined Miami’s MLS club, the team’s value jumped to more than $1 billion.
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Amazon set to create "discount" section with goods shipped direct from China

by Daniel Ackerman
Jun 28, 2024
Analysts say this could be a bid for the retailer to compete more directly with ultra-low-cost sites like Temu and Shein.
Axing or reducing the number of U.S. warehouses could mean fewer Amazon goods go unsold.
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The sportswear industry is booming, but Nike is having a hard time riding the wave

by Daniel Ackerman
Jun 27, 2024
Newer brands are eroding the brand's cool value.
Newer, trendy brands like Hoka, Lululemon and On Running are trying to chip away at Nike's market share of the sneaker business.
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