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Energy

“U.S. crude oil falls to six-month low as market sells off on recession fears”

“U.S. crude oil closed below $73 per barrel, the lowest settlement since Feb. 5…” https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/05/crude-oil-prices-today.html

Business

“Analyst resets McDonald’s price target as stock hits 52-week low” [Tue, Jul 9, 2024]

“…Analysts at Bank of America Securities noted in their July 8 restaurant report that fast food “value wars” remain topical. The investment firm noted that in mid-May McDonald’s said it planned to launch a $5 value meal, beginning June 25 for… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Fewer low-income Americans took out mortgages in 2023, study says”

“Fewer low-income Americans took out mortgage loans last year than 2020, real estate broker Redfin said in a report on Monday, as steep interest rates make homebuying less affordable. As aggressive rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve have pushed… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Dr. Martens shares plunge 30% to all-time low, trading briefly halted on weak outlook”

“Shares of Dr. Martens plunged 30% on Tuesday to hit a record low, after the shoemaker flagged a challenging 2025 outlook on the back of weaker revenues. Trading in the company shares was temporarily suspended on the London Stock Exchange… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Japan’s yen hits 34-year-low, heating talk of intervention”

“The yen hit a 34-year-low on Wednesday, weakening as much as 151.97 against the U.S. dollar and fueling market questions over potential government intervention to prop the Japanese currency. The yen was last at 151.22 against the dollar at 10:19 a.m. London time… Continue Reading…

Economy

Fast-food companies are attracting Less low-income customers

“… Runaway prices at U.S. fast-food joints and restaurants have made people skittish down the income ladder and executives at chains including McDonald’s and Wendy’s recently said they worry about losing business from those on the tightest budgets. Roughly a quarter… Continue Reading…

Economy

“U.S. hits new low in World Happiness Report”

“…Why it matters: Some countries, like Finland and Denmark, consistently rank among the world’s happiest. The U.S. isn’t one of them. The big picture: A steady supply of studies has found that Americans feel glum about issues ranging from loneliness to the economy and the… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“1 Growth Stock Trading at an All-Time-Low Valuation That Could Rise by 97%, According to Wall Street”

“…Chewy (NYSE: CHWY). The stock currently trades at around $16 per share, but Wall Street analysts are quite upbeat on the stock, maintaining an average price target of $31.62. That implies a 97% upside potential. Recently, the company received updated buy… Continue Reading…

Economy

“…Switzerland Seeks Low-Budget Olympics After Years of Opposition”

“…Winter Games are usually held by a certain region or city, and they can be pricey. The 2018 edition held in Pyeongchang, South Korea, cost about $13 billion. Even back in 2002, Salt Lake City still spent $2.2 billion on… Continue Reading…