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Costco exec sees a 'light at the end of the tunnel' on inflation: Costco's Chief Financial Officer Richard Galanti spoke extensively about inflationary pressures ...
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Costco exec sees a 'light at the end of the tunnel' on inflation
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Costco won't raise prices for membership or $1.50 hot dog/soda combo: On a call with investors, a Costco executive said it isn't "the right time" to raise ...
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Costco won't raise prices for membership or $1.50 hot dog/soda combo
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Costco again commits to holding its hot-dog-and-soda combo price constant — possibly 'forever'
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Costco again commits to holding its hot-dog-and-soda combo price constant ...
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Costco exec sees a 'light at the end of the tunnel' on inflation: Costco's Chief Financial Officer Richard Galanti spoke extensively about inflationary pressures ...
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Costco exec sees a 'light at the end of the tunnel' on inflation
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Costco won't raise prices for membership or $1.50 hot dog/soda combo: On a call with investors, a Costco executive said it isn't "the right time" to raise ...
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Costco won't raise prices for membership or $1.50 hot dog/soda combo
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Costco again commits to holding its hot-dog-and-soda combo price constant — possibly 'forever'
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Costco again commits to holding its hot-dog-and-soda combo price constant ...
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Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to keep prices down as Calif. fast food industry, prices slammed by minimum wage hike
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Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to ...
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More Americans worried about climate change, but few think Biden's climate law will help, AP-NORC poll says
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More Americans worried about climate change, but few think Biden's ...
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Costco unveils sales smasher, dividend kicker: Analysts weigh in on Costco shares and reset price targets.
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Costco unveils sales smasher, dividend kicker
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Supermarket of the Year 2024 - The winners have been decided!: In a brilliant finale, the LP won the “Supermarket of the Year” event at the leading industry ...
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Supermarket of the Year 2024 - The winners have been decided!
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Cash: Germans' assets at record value - Daily money is also popular: The Germans have more money in their pockets again. The reason for this is higher interest ...
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Cash: Germans' assets at record value - Daily money is also popular
Quick Glance: Record: Germans Hold 7716 Billion Euros in Wealth
  • German private individuals hold a net wealth of 7716 billion euros.

  • Stocks and investment funds saw significant gains in the last quarter.

  • Cash and bank deposits remain the largest component of wealth.

  • Household net wealth increases by 244 billion euros to 5560 billion euros.
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Walgreens embarks on another round of layoffs: The Deerfield-based company has been cutting jobs every few months over the last year.
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Walgreens embarks on another round of layoffs
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GM and Ford count on gas-powered trucks as EV growth slows: U.S. automakers General Motors and Ford face a challenge in common when they report first-quarter ...
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GM and Ford count on gas-powered trucks as EV growth slows
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Costco gets viral Trader Joe’s item that’s always sold out: The warehouse club is cashing in on some popular consumer trends.
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Costco gets viral Trader Joe’s item that’s always sold out
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Inflation rate falls to lowest level in three years in Thuringia: Prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages fell by an average of 0.7 percent compared to the ...
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Inflation rate falls to lowest level in three years in Thuringia
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Westfield operator to waive a week's rent for tenants after attack: Normal trade will resume tomorrow, while doors will open for a "day of reflection" ...
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Westfield operator to waive a week's rent for tenants after attack
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China GDP rises 5.3%, but it doesn't mean the economic pain is over: March retail sales and industrial output fell short of forecasts. First-quarter new home ...
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China GDP rises 5.3%, but it doesn't mean the economic pain is over
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Biden's new take on inflation: Trump would be worse: Biden's team knows there's not a lot it can do to lower it before the Nov. 5 election.
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Biden's new take on inflation: Trump would be worse
Quick Glance: Biden's New Perspective on Inflation: Trump Would Be Worse
  • The White House warns that inflation would worsen if Trump is re-elected as a strategy to sway voters.

  • March's inflation increase surpassed expectations, undermining Biden's claim of lowering prices.

  • Rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions could lead to higher gas prices, a concern for the White House.

  • Biden emphasizes fighting inflation as top priority while experts debate the impact of his economic stimulus packages.
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Mortgage rates top 7 percent for first time in 2024: Mortgage rates topped 7 percent for the first time this year, according to data released Friday by Freddie ...
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Mortgage rates top 7 percent for first time in 2024
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Consumer Prices Rose 3.5% in March From Year Earlier: Annual inflation ticked up and underlying price pressures remained strong last month. .
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Consumer Prices Rose 3.5% in March From Year Earlier
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From Cubicle to Corporate Icon, Costco Finance Chief Ends 40-Year Run: Richard Galanti has stepped down as CFO after nearly four decades in the role ...
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From Cubicle to Corporate Icon, Costco Finance Chief Ends 40-Year Run
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Escalating Middle East tensions a fresh jolt to world markets: Reports of an Israeli attack on Iranian soil that possibly drags the Middle East into a deeper ...
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Escalating Middle East tensions a fresh jolt to world markets
Quick Glance: Escalating Middle East Tensions Shake World Markets
  • Reports of an Israeli attack on Iranian soil potentially dragging the Middle East into a deeper conflict have rattled world markets with geopolitical risks.

  • Stocks fell, oil briefly rose over $3 per barrel, and safe-haven government bonds rallied.

  • The heightened tensions bring fresh uncertainty and fuel concerns that high oil prices and potential supply disruptions will keep inflation high.

  • Energy stocks benefit from higher oil prices, while demand for safe-havens like US or German bonds rises amid renewed inflation risks from rising oil.
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Inflation : les nouvelles données sont un bon signal pour les consommateurs: Plus que 2,2 % ! Selon une première estimation, l'inflation a de nouveau ...
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Inflation : les nouvelles données sont un bon signal pour les ...
Quick Glance: Inflation down in German states, signaling national decline
  • Inflation fell in six economically essential German states in March, indicating that national inflation will continue its downward trend.

  • Economists will closely monitor national inflation data as Germany releases its figures a day before the Eurozone inflation data on Wednesday.

  • German companies expected the lowest prices in three years in March, with forecasts of inflation falling below the European Central Bank's target in the upcoming months.

  • An increasing number of ECB policymakers have backed rate cuts, with a June meeting appearing as the most probable time for action, although a meeting is also scheduled for this month.
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Sam’s Club makes a key move designed to trump Costco: The warehouse clubs have taken different approaches to selling something a lot of members want.
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Sam’s Club makes a key move designed to trump Costco
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If the Reserve Bank were a football coach, it would have been sacked eons ago: The bank’s job is to hold inflation between 2 and 3 per cent. Since mid-2014 ...
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If the Reserve Bank were a football coach, it would have been sacked eons ...
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Nike CEO says focus on its own website and stores went too far as it embraces wholesale retailers again
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Nike CEO says focus on its own website and stores went too far as it ...
Quick Glance: Nike CEO Acknowledges Shift from Direct Sales Focus
  • Nike CEO John Donahoe acknowledged that the company deviated too far from wholesale partners like Macy's and DSW in its pursuit of primarily selling products through its own stores and website.

  • Over recent years, Nike has actively worked on restructuring its business model. Initially focused on selling sneakers and clothing in department stores and specialty shops, the brand now generates the majority of its revenue through direct-to-consumer sales.

  • This transition enabled Nike to significantly increase revenue and enhance customer insights through data analysis. Donahoe stated that Nike has tripled its mobile and digital business in the past four years.

  • Some analysts view Nike's avoidance of wholesale partners as a misstep that hindered the company's progress in innovation and product development.
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Small business optimism hits lowest level since 2012: NFIB: The NFIB's Small Business Optimism Index slid in March to its lowest level since December 2012 amid ...
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Small business optimism hits lowest level since 2012: NFIB
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Sam’s Club makes a key move designed to trump Costco
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Sam’s Club makes a key move designed to trump Costco
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Few in new poll say Biden law has helped fight climate change: Very few Americans believe the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden ...
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Few in new poll say Biden law has helped fight climate change
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Costco gold bars seeing at least $100 million in monthly sales: "It only reinforces its value position," Wells Fargo said.
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Costco gold bars seeing at least $100 million in monthly sales
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Jump Above 7% for the First Time This Year: Rates on 30-year mortgages — the most common kind among U.S. homeowners — surpassed the 7 percent ...
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Jump Above 7% for the First Time This Year
Quick Glance: Mortgage Rates Surge Above 7% in 2024, Posing Major Dilemma for Homebuyers
  • US mortgage rates have surged above 7%, increasing costs for homebuyers.

  • The rise in mortgage rates impacts monthly costs, limiting purchasing power.

  • Uncertainty surrounding rate trends poses a decision dilemma for potential homebuyers.

  • Experts anticipate a moderate easing of mortgage rates later in the year.
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Business defaults soar as Australian house prices outpace the globe: Australian house prices are out-performing most of the world, even after inflation ...
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Business defaults soar as Australian house prices outpace the globe
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British retail sales stagnate as shoppers cut back on groceries: Economists had expected 0.3% growth in March
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British retail sales stagnate as shoppers cut back on groceries
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Some Costco Stores Are Now Selling a Frozen Item That Looks Just Like a Trader Joe's Fan Favorite
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Some Costco Stores Are Now Selling a Frozen Item That Looks Just Like a ...
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Basic tax-free allowance: 244,000 pensioners do not have to pay taxes: The basic tax-free allowance was increased at the turn of the year to compensate for ...
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Basic tax-free allowance: 244,000 pensioners do not have to pay taxes
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Biden administration raises costs to drill on public lands: The Interior Department finalized a rule Friday making it more expensive for oil and gas producers to ...
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Biden administration raises costs to drill on public lands
Quick Glance: Biden Raises Drilling Costs on Federal Lands, Trump Courts Oil Donors
  • The Biden administration has finalized a new rule requiring oil companies to pay at least ten times more for drilling on federal lands to generate more revenue for taxpayers.

  • While Trump discusses easing drilling regulations with energy executives, the US is historically pumping a lot of crude oil, complicating regulations for Trump and Biden's climate agenda.

  • The rule mandates higher bonds and royalties for fossil fuels on federal lands to better compensate taxpayers and cover the costs of cleaning up abandoned wells.

  • In addition to reshaping fossil fuel production on federal lands, the administration has advanced renewable energy development on these tracts and significantly reduced rents and fees for clean energy projects.
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The Headache at the End of the Costco Gold Rush: Selling gold bars takes more time and money than stocks, bonds or crypto.
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The Headache at the End of the Costco Gold Rush
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Gold prices hit a record high. What's behind the surge?: The price of gold has climbed 17% in 2024.
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Gold prices hit a record high. What's behind the surge?
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The Forever Stamp is forever rising in price. How does the U.S. cost compare globally?
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The Forever Stamp is forever rising in price. How does the U.S ...
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Mortgage rates hit highest level since November after hot inflation report: Mortgage rates jumped to their highest reading since November as the timeline for ...
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Mortgage rates hit highest level since November after hot inflation report
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California restaurant will up wages to compete with $20 fast-food pay: "Why wash dishes for $15 or $17 if I can go get $20 flipping burgers at McDonald's ...
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California restaurant will up wages to compete with $20 fast-food pay
Quick Glance: California eateries adjust wages to meet competition with $20 fast-food pay
  • A restaurant owner in California plans to raise wages to compete with the $20 per hour pay for fast-food workers.

  • Legislation is expected to drive up wages in various sectors as they strive to attract and retain employees.

  • The increased minimum wages worsen the existing challenges faced by independent restaurants in California.

  • Implementing price changes, cost-cutting strategies, and reduced operating hours could be potential measures to streamline operations.
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A Day in the Life of a Walmart Manager Who Makes $240,000 a Year: Nichole Hart walks 20,000 steps as she searches for super glue, encounters a disappointed Snoop ...
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A Day in the Life of a Walmart Manager Who Makes $240,000 a Year
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Precious metals buyer cashes in on Costco's gold bar rush: 'I consider this savings'
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Precious metals buyer cashes in on Costco's gold bar rush: 'I consider ...
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What to know about Biden's latest attempt at student loan cancellation: President Biden is taking another shot at student loan cancellation, hoping to deliver on ...
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What to know about Biden's latest attempt at student loan cancellation
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Costco quietly making shopping change customers should love: The warehouse club is doing something very unexpected that members will be happy about.
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Costco quietly making shopping change customers should love