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Yet another stockpile scramble
Yet another stockpile scramble

Business activity growth soared in April, according to S&P Global’s purchasing managers index. The topline number might sound rosy, but experts think…

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Boeing bounces back
Boeing bounces back

Boeing posted strong Q1 earnings Wednesday, and executives breathed a sigh of relief. The aircraft manufacturer survived several years of significant…

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Agentic AI anxiety
Agentic AI anxiety

Haven’t you always wished for robots to do menial labor? That’s sort of what agentic artificial intelligence is — rather than existing solely in a ch…

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Diesel prices fuel uncertainty for small businesses
Diesel prices fuel uncertainty for small businesses

Rising gas prices, stemming from President Trump’s war against Iran, have frustrated drivers all spring. But diesel prices are up too, and diesel is …

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QVC wants to be the next TikTok Shop
QVC wants to be the next TikTok Shop

QVC, which pioneered live TV shopping shows, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week. Leadership made the next step clear: a pivot away from televi…

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The role of temp work in this economy
The role of temp work in this economy

Cautious employers are hiring more temporary workers, according to the Fed’s latest Beige Book. It's sort of a half-step toward creating permanent ro…

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"Resilience" is the word of the week
"Resilience" is the word of the week

The results are in, and despite concerns that the war in Iran would dampen big banks’ earnings, they’re doing just fine, thank you. On earnings calls…

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Vietnam is in its workforce golden age
Vietnam is in its workforce golden age

As the U.S. population ages, our economy will rely more on nations with younger workforces. Nations like Vietnam, where there are two working-age adu…

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How's that grocery bill looking?
How's that grocery bill looking?

Grocery prices rose less than 2% in March, according to the latest consumer price index. The cost of some staples, including eggs, butter, and cheese…

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"Marketplace" Live
"Marketplace" Live

Nearly 600 Marketplace fans gathered at the Aratani Theatre in downtown Los Angeles to watch Kai Ryssdal present Marketplace Live, in partnership wit…

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