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The 62-year-old retail chain is quietly closing stores in the US

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The 62-year-old retail chain is quietly closing stores in the US

The rapid growth of online shopping has significantly reshaped consumer behavior, offering shoppers more convenience and accessibility than ever before. As e-commerce continues to expand, brick-and-mortar retail stores are slowly disappearing, moving toward a future where brick-and-mortar locations are no longer as essential. Economic uncertainty has only accelerated this change. Prudent consumer spending has weakened … Read more

Another US liquor brand files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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Another US liquor brand files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The alcohol industry in the United States has faced problems on several fronts. First, Americans simply don’t drink as much as they used to. “The percentage of US adults who say they drink alcohol fell to 54 percent, the lowest by a percentage point in Gallup’s trend in nearly 90 years. This coincides with a … Read more

Search for missing SWFL boat now an FBI investigation. What to know

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Search for missing SWFL boat now an FBI investigation. What to know

The search for two men who disappeared from a boat in the middle of the Gulf has now become an FBI missing persons investigation. After four days missing and three full days of searching, Randall Spivey, 57, and his nephew Brandon Billmaier, 33, were not found by the many volunteers who assisted the US Coast … Read more

I was fired from Oracle 2 years ago and still can’t find a job. I blew through my savings and now sell antiques to stay afloat.

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I was fired from Oracle 2 years ago and still can’t find a job. I blew through my savings and now sell antiques to stay afloat.

Reselling antiques to try to replace his former six-figure income and pay off debt. She said her job search made her question whether her mid-career move into technology was worth it. This “as told” essay is based on a conversation with Clair Todd, a 40-year-old job seeker from New Hampshire who worked as a site … Read more

China’s electric vehicle influence is spreading almost everywhere – except the US and Canada

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China’s electric vehicle influence is spreading almost everywhere – except the US and Canada

STR/AFP via Getty Images” loading=”eager” height=”640″ width=”960″ class=”yf-lglytj loader”/> BYD electric cars are waiting at a Chinese port to be loaded onto the BYD car carrier Shenzhen, which was to sail to Brazil. STR/AFP via Getty Images In 2025, 1 in 4 new car sales globally is expected to be an electric vehicle – either … Read more

Trump renamed the Kennedy Center for one reason, and it’s a ‘tragedy’

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Trump renamed the Kennedy Center for one reason, and it’s a ‘tragedy’

Mary Trump pushes his “contempt” aside to offer a rather compassionate—albeit sad—reason why President Donald Trump he slaps his “name all over.” During Thursday’s episode of The Daily Beast podcasthost Joanna Coles asked Trump’s niece — who is a psychologist and outspoken critic of her uncle’s policies — about why she thinks the president decided … Read more

Global investors turn to Chinese AI as Wall Street fears a bubble

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Global investors turn to Chinese AI as Wall Street fears a bubble

HONG KONG/NEW YORK, Dec 23 (Reuters) – Global investors are increasing their bets on Chinese artificial intelligence companies, betting on the next DeepSeek and looking to diversify, as concerns grow about a speculative bubble in the sector on Wall Street. Demand for China’s AI companies is also being boosted by Beijing’s push for technological independence. … Read more

Bankrupt 64-year-old retailer faces millions in unpaid debt

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Bankrupt 64-year-old retailer faces millions in unpaid debt

Running a business is challenging, even under the best of circumstances. In today’s uncertain economy, marked by slowing consumer spending and changing retail habits, it becomes even tougher. For a retail chain, the difficulty has been compounded by years of financial strain, two Chapter 11 bankruptcies and hundreds of store closings nationwide. Once an iconic … Read more

Better to own stock in 2026?

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Better to own stock in 2026?

CoreWeave and Applied Digital both had strong performances in 2025. Demand for CoreWeave’s cloud AI services is skyrocketing. Meanwhile, Applied Digital provides specialized buildings and power access for neocloud providers. 10 Stocks We Like More Than Applied Digital › while Applied digital (NASDAQ: APLD) and CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) both saw their stocks go on roller … Read more