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Economy

“These risk factors suggest borrowers could struggle when student loan payments resume, report finds”

“Many student loan borrowers face risk factors that suggest they could struggle covering their bills, especially after the Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s federal student loan forgiveness proposal and repayment will resume in October. To that point, about 20% of borrowers… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Retail sales rose 0.4% in April, less than expected as consumers struggle with inflation”

“…The advanced sales report showed an increase of 0.4%, below the Dow Jones estimate for 0.8%. Excluding auto-related figures, sales increased 0.4%, which was in line with expectations. As the numbers are not adjusted for inflation, the headline increase equaled the 0.4%… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Bed Bath & Beyond proposes reverse stock split as it struggles to avoid bankruptcy”

“Bed Bath & Beyond wants shareholders to approve a reverse stock split at an upcoming special meeting, as the retailer keeps working to avoid filing for bankruptcy, according to a securities filing late Wednesday.  The retailer’s board is calling on… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Job openings soar to 10.9 million as companies struggle to fill positions”

“The department’s Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, which the Federal Reserve watches closely for signs of slack in employment, showed 10.9 million positions open. That was much higher than the FactSet estimate of 9.9 million and the June total… Continue Reading…

Business

“Samsung Wins $6.6 Billion 5G Verizon Deal While Huawei Struggles”

“Samsung Electronics Co. won a 7.9 trillion won ($6.6 billion) order to provide fifth-generation wireless solutions to Verizon Communications Inc. in the U.S., a big win for the electronics giant’s networking gear business. The contract was finalized Friday and is… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“Small landlords dip into savings as their tenants struggle to pay rent”

“More renters are unable to make their monthly payments, and that is having an outsized impact on the nation’s “mom and pop” landlords. Nearly a third of renters who live in single-family or small multifamily properties owned by individual landlords… Continue Reading…