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Walgreens announces price cuts on 1,300 items amid ongoing consumer spending fatigue
May 31, 2024
Walgreens announced Wednesday it would continue to cut prices on 1,300 items — making it the latest company to pivot to value
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Orange juice prices are going through the roof — forcing some makers to consider alternative fruits
May 31, 2024
Orange juice prices have climbed to fresh all-time highs amid persistent supply constraints, pushing the industry into crisis mode and forcing some makers
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McDonald’s exec says average menu item costs 40% more than in 2019
May 31, 2024
A top McDonald’s executive is weighing in on claims that the company has jacked up its prices. Joe Erlinger, president of McDonald’s USA, said in an
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Nissan issues ‘do not drive’ warning for 84,000 older-model vehicles over Takata air bags
May 31, 2024
Nissan has issued a ‘do not drive’ warning for about 84,000 older-model vehicles because they carry recalled Takata-made airbags. The warning affects certain
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Bank of America CEO says U.S. consumers and businesses have turned cautious on spending
May 31, 2024
U.S. consumers and businesses alike have turned cautious about spending this year because of elevated inflation and interest rates, according to Bank of
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IRS announces Direct File as permanent free tax-filing option starting next year
May 31, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service announced Thursday that its experimental Direct File free tax-filing option for simplified tax returns would become a permanent
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American Eagle profit soars, but sales grow slower than expected
May 30, 2024
American Eagle on Wednesday said it’s making gains in boosting profitability as it works to improve its product assortment and tweak operations. Still,
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Weekly mortgage demand drops to three-month low as rates begin climbing again
May 30, 2024
After a brief pullback during much of May, mortgage rates began rising again last week. That had an immediate impact on what
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Walgreens announces price cuts on 1,300 items amid ongoing consumer spending fatigue
May 30, 2024
Walgreens announced Wednesday it would continue to cut prices on 1,300 items — making it the latest company to pivot to value
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Inflation pressure lingering from pandemic is keeping Fed rate cuts on pause
May 30, 2024
WASHINGTON — Hopes for interest rate cuts this year by the Federal Reserve are steadily fading, with a stream of recent remarks