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“Target shares spike as profits rise, despite cautious sales outlook”

“Target said Wednesday that sales grew about 3% in its fiscal second quarter, a return to growth after a prolonged stretch of sluggish sales and squeezed profits… Even so, the company stuck by its previous full-year sales forecast and struck a… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Americans’ refusal to keep paying higher prices may be dealing a final blow to US inflation spike”

“…Some of America’s largest companies, from Amazon to Disney to Yum Brands, say their customers are increasingly seeking cheaper alternative products and services, searching for bargains or just avoiding items they deem too expensive. Consumers aren’t cutting back enough to… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Carvana shares spike 30% as used car retailer posts record first quarter”

“…Here is how the company performed in the first quarter, compared with average estimates compiled by LSEG: Carvana reported record first-quarter net income of $49 million, compared to a $286 million loss during the prior-year period. It also posted an… Continue Reading…

Economy

“…Wharton professor sees $34 trillion debt triggering 2025 meltdown as mortgage rates spike above 7%: ‘It could derail the next administration’”

“…Gomes predicts America’s $34 trillion debt burden may upset the world’s financial markets as early as next year—should a president-elect announce a raft of expensive policies. And remember the UK’s mortgage meltdown following a disastrous premiership under Prime Minister Liz… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Meme Traders Fuel 2,650% Spike in Battered Holographic-Tech Company”

“A battered Chinese company that’s developing holographic technology captured the attention of the meme stock crowd. The prize: a 2,650% jump. MicroCloud Hologram Inc. soared as high as $41.53 Thursday from a $1.50 record low earlier this week, with more… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Wise shares spike 18% as higher interest rates help fintech triple profits”

“Online money transfer firm Wise’s shares soared nearly 18% Tuesday as the company reported a spike in profits thanks to rising interest income. The company said in a statement to the stock market that its profit before tax tripled to £146.5 million… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Home sales spike 14.5% in February as the median price drops for the first time in over a decade…”

“Sales of previously owned homes rose 14.5% in February compared with January, according to a seasonally adjusted count by the National Association of Realtors. That put sales at an annualized rate of 4.58 million units. It was the first monthly… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Media layoffs spike amid recession fears”

“The media industry is getting hit by sizable rounds of layoffs and cost-cutting measures as the ad market continues to show signs of a serious slowdown. Why it matters: For many companies, the challenges are similar to the early onset of the… Continue Reading…

Economy, Energy

“Get Ready for Another Energy Price Spike: High Electric Bills”

“…Already frustrated and angry about high gasoline prices, many Americans are being hit by rapidly rising electricity bills, compounding inflation’s financial toll on people and businesses. The national average residential electricity rate was up 8 percent in January from a… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Dogecoin spikes over 20% after Elon Musk says Tesla will accept it as payment for merch”

“ Dogecoin skyrocketed more than 20% Tuesday morning after Elon Musk said Tesla would accept it as payment for some merchandise. Musk has frequently talked up dogecoin, calling it his favorite digital coin and mentioning it in an appearance on… Continue Reading…