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Will the Justice Department break up Google?
Aug 15, 2024
A court ruled on Aug. 5 that the company has a monopoly in online search. A break up could be one of several ways forward, though it’s a pretty uncommon one.
Conglomerates are breaking up and sharpening focus. Candymaker Mars is bucking the trend.
Aug 15, 2024
As a private company, it's immune to shareholder revolts.
The Federal Reserve controls one interest rate. How does that affect all the others?
Aug 14, 2024
Generally, rates move in concert. But industries have their own criteria for lending and make changes at their own pace.
The snack-ification of Americans’ diets isn’t going anywhere
Aug 14, 2024
Candy giant Mars, maker of M&M's, will acquire Cheez-It parent Kellanova, signaling that these brands are still betting on snacks.
Housing a big driver of inflation in the July CPI, but there's a lag
Aug 14, 2024
The data shows rising shelter costs, but industry experts say current market conditions tell a different story.
What can the Federal Reserve do about rising unemployment?
Aug 14, 2024
Many expect that the Fed will cut interest rates to stimulate the job market — but not everyone thinks that's a good idea.
Can food tourism help China's cash-strapped cities?
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Jennifer Pak
Aug 14, 2024
Last spring, the industrial town Zibo became a tourist hot spot because of its unique barbecue. Is that a recipe for healthy budgets?
For public good, not for profit.
Increasing use of AI in job resumes is a mixed blessing
Aug 14, 2024
Jobseekers find it easier to write resumes to multiple employers with AI, but those hiring have more applications to sort through.
Small businesses are just as grumpy about the economy as consumers
Aug 13, 2024
Optimism has increased, but it's still below a 50-year average, a National Federation of Independent Business survey shows.
Home Depot CEO cites "macroeconomic uncertainty" in earnings report
Aug 13, 2024
The company says customers are deferring big renovation projects because of high interest rates and economic worries.