Nvidia's record-breaking stock buyback

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• It's a big week for economic data. Here's what labor economists will be looking for.

  by Samantha Fields

  

  Last month's jobs report showed the economy added more than 162,000 jobs in August, up from just 21,000 in July and 31,000 in June. Was that more than just a blip?

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• Nvidia's record stock buyback funded by cash from the data center boom

  by Meghan McCarty Carino

  

  Companies that used to be flush with cash are now borrowing to buy more from the chipmaker.

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• There’s a national volunteer firefighter shortage. It’s on display in Wyoming

  by Caitlin Tan

  

  National leaders point to recruitment issues and economic constraints. More flexible training schedules and financial incentives seem to help.

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• Early retirement isn't always a choice

  by Nicholas Guiang

  

  People plan for retirement their whole lives through 401(k)s and savings. But not everyone gets to choose when they leave the workforce.

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• The Numbers

  by Kai Ryssdal

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• Adobe forecasts record U.S. spending online this holiday season

  by Elizabeth Trovall

  

  Adobe forecasts U.S. online holiday spending will hit a record $275 billion this season — up 6.7% from 2025 — but the energy crisis is complicating the picture for retailers.

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• The mall isn't dead, yet

  by Kai Ryssdal and Nicholas Guiang

  

  During the pandemic, America’s malls were left empty and struggling to survive as visitors dwindled. But six years later, they have given themselves a facelift and are luring customers back.

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