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Nvidia dominates in AI, but others are trying to chip away
May 22, 2024
The chipmaker's early focus on graphics processing technology created an advantage that is paying off hugely this year.
Dwindling savings and changing consumer tastes have hit Target hard
May 22, 2024
Meanwhile, its competitors are doing pretty well, including Walmart, where groceries account for 60% of sales.
Employers can offer a new benefit: Matching student loan payments with 401(k) contributions
May 22, 2024
A study finds participants are likely to be better off than without the benefit.
Buy Now, Pay Later platforms will soon be more regulated
May 22, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced new rules today requiring companies like Afterpay and Klarna to investigate when customers dispute a charge, and issue refunds for returned products. They'll also have to provide periodic billing statements.
Like the Fed, corporations also eagerly await economic data
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Justin Ho
May 22, 2024
This year, bigger-than-expected inflation reports are playing a role in determining when companies decide to borrow money by issuing bonds.
Homes in most metropolitan areas are overvalued, a new report says. Here's why.
May 22, 2024
Normally, higher interest rates mean cheaper homes. Not this time.
Texas' high tech sector buzzes along amid industry downturn
May 22, 2024
High tech represents nearly 5% of state GDP and more than 9% of employment. What makes the state's sector so resilient?
For public good, not for profit.
Why home improvement retailers are going after pro contractors
May 21, 2024
Lowe’s reported that first quarter sales are down from the same period last year, but spending by professionals is up.
CEO succession can be a tricky business, and not just on TV
May 21, 2024
The pending departure of JPMorgan Chase boss Jaime Dimon highlights the difficulties of replacing the person at the top.
Inflation and politics have always been connected
May 21, 2024
Rising costs have long been a concern for Americans. What's changed is how the government intervenes in prices, economist Carola Binder writes.