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Shares of Amazon Stock (AMZN) have experienced a notable dip, down nearly 3%, ahead of its highly anticipated earnings report scheduled for Thursday after market close. The tech and retail giant’s stock move has outpaced the broader market decline observed on Wednesday. This slip comes at a time when Amazon, along with other major companies in the …

Yum Brands, the parent company of Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut, reported mixed financial results for the first quarter of 2025, falling short of Wall Street’s revenue expectations due to weaker-than-anticipated performance at Pizza Hut. While the company posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.30—slightly above analysts' forecast of $1.29—its rev…

Despite the long-term nature of mortgage agreements, many borrowers report minimal post-sale engagement from their brokers. In a personal account spanning over two decades and four mortgages, one homeowner noted receiving very few follow-up communications after deals were finalized. This apparent lack of contact, however, is far from uncommon. Rich…

Starting this Friday, American shoppers will face higher prices and increased import procedures as the U.S. government ends a key tariff exemption for Chinese goods from mainland China and Hong Kong. Known as the de minimis exemption, this policy has allowed items valued under $800 to enter the country without tariffs or detailed customs paperwork …

NEC Corporation has announced an investment in the "Geodesic Alliance Fund, L.P.," a venture capital fund managed by U.S.-based Geodesic Investments. This move aims to enhance NEC’s business initiatives in key sectors related to economic security, such as space technology, submarine communications cables, cybersecurity, and national defense. In the…

In a recent interview with Barron’s, Barry Ritholtz, chairman of Ritholtz Wealth Management, advised investors to avoid making emotional decisions amid growing trade tensions. With markets fluctuating due to President Donald Trump’s unpredictable tariff policies, Ritholtz emphasized the importance of maintaining a long-term perspective. Drawing ins…

Procter and Gamble (P&G), the consumer goods giant behind brands like Tide, Gillette, and Olay, has revised its annual sales forecast downward due to what it described as “challenging and volatile” market conditions. In a statement released Thursday, the company said it now expects organic sales growth of approximately 2% for the fiscal year en…

EA Sports has officially announced that College Football 26 will launch on July 10, 2025, marking the latest chapter in its revived college football video game franchise. This announcement follows the massive success of College Football 25, which hit shelves in 2024 and marked the return of the beloved series after an 11-year hiatus. The previous e…

A prominent Georgia pastor is escalating his protest against the retail giant, calling for a full-scale target boycott in response to what he views as the company’s backpedaling on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The Rev. Jamal Bryant, leader of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, originally launched a 40…

The U.S. financial markets have found themselves in turbulent waters as President Donald Trump trade war impacts send shockwaves through the global economy. Despite a slight market rebound on Tuesday, investors remain wary, and alarm bells continue to sound across asset classes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, one of the most closely watched indi…