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Is Costco Open on Labor Day?: Labor Day is Monday, September 5. Here's whether or not Costco will be open — in case you need any last-minute items.
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Is Costco Open on Labor Day?
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Is Costco Open on Labor Day?: Labor Day is Monday, September 5. Here's whether or not Costco will be open — in case you need any last-minute items.
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Is Costco Open on Labor Day?
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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
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Wall St Week Ahead Surging US energy shares reflect robust growth, inflation worries
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Wall St Week Ahead Surging US energy shares reflect robust growth ...
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Multinational giants urged to front supermarket inquiry for ‘playing hardball’: Australian retailers have turned their sights on global suppliers such as Nestle ...
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Multinational giants urged to front supermarket inquiry for ‘playing ...
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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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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
Quick Glance: China's Economy Surprisingly Strong in Q1 2024
  • China's economy experienced stronger growth than anticipated in the first quarter of this year, primarily due to the thriving high-tech manufacturing sector.

  • In the initial quarter, industrial production saw a 6.1% increase compared to the previous year, driven by the flourishing high-tech industry. Notably, the manufacturing of 3D printing devices, electric vehicle charging stations, and electronic components surged by approximately 40% year-over-year.

  • A recent official report highlighted a rise in China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index during the first quarter, marking the first increase in six months. Moreover, the Caixin/S&P Manufacturing PMI, a privately conducted survey, achieved its highest level in over a year as foreign demand grew.

  • China's economy grew by 5.2% in 2023. Despite a significant improvement from the previous year, it still represented one of the country's weakest economic performances in more than thirty years.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Costco cracking down on non-members eating at food courts: Costco is cracking down on non-members eating at its wallet-friendly food courts.
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Costco cracking down on non-members eating at food courts
Quick Glance: Costco Cracks Down on Non-Members Eating at Food Courts
  • Costco is tightening the rules for non-members eating at its budget-friendly food courts.

  • According to social media reports, diners will need to show their membership cards to make food court purchases starting early next month.

  • The club's CFO, Richard Galanti, stated that the change aimed to address member complaints about non-members taking advantage of the affordable offerings.

  • Costco had 128 million members by the end of 2023, with fees totaling $4.6 billion - nearly 75% of its total profit for the 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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Markets Insight: The myth of long-term high prices: High inflation will soon be history. Longer-term factors should ensure a moderate price trend in the future ...
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Markets Insight: The myth of long-term high prices
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Why are auto insurance premiums so high? Blame inflation and a few other factors: Wednesday's inflation report showed consumer price growth continues to drift ...
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Why are auto insurance premiums so high? Blame inflation and a few other ...
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What the key interest rates mean for savers: Inflation is falling - The ECB is heading towards a possible first interest rate cut. Consumers could already feel ...
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What the key interest rates mean for savers
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Auto insurance premiums are skyrocketing. What's to blame?: Inflation accelerated more than expected in March, and an unsuspecting culprit may be to blame: auto ...
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Auto insurance premiums are skyrocketing. What's to blame?
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Did your car insurance rate go up a lot even though you don’t drive much?: Drivers nationwide are facing the biggest car insurance rate increases since 1976.
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Did your car insurance rate go up a lot even though you don’t drive much?
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Costco keeps selling out of gold bars. Experts warn rush is more ‘mob mentality’ than sound investment decision
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Costco keeps selling out of gold bars. Experts warn rush is more ‘mob ...
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Costco has a new way to make money members will love: The warehouse club is well behind rivals like Amazon in a key category and fixing that will lead to lower ...
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Costco has a new way to make money members will love
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Faeser on crime statistics: “Start with social causes”: Even before the statistics were presented, the numbers caused discussion: more crimes were registered in ...
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Faeser on crime statistics: “Start with social causes”
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Target has launched its new paid membership program as part of Circle Week: Target 360 Circle will be priced at $49 through May 18
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Target has launched its new paid membership program as part of Circle Week
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Why gold prices are at record highs: From central banks to Costco customers, it seems everyone is buying gold these days.
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Why gold prices are at record highs
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Inflation report: Dow plunges 470 points, stocks tumble on hot CPI: The odds of a June Fed rate cut have been completely wiped off of the table ...
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Inflation report: Dow plunges 470 points, stocks tumble on hot CPI
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Producer prices come in softer than consumer prices in March: Producer prices rose less than economists expected in March after consumer prices came in hot ...
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Producer prices come in softer than consumer prices in March
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Costco gold bars are a hit with millennials? Not so fast: The retail giant’s gold bars are pretty cool—but young people are probably buying Bitcoin instead.
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Costco gold bars are a hit with millennials? Not so fast
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Hot inflation may put Fed rate cut in thick of election season: Hot U.S. inflation data has put the Federal Reserve's debate over a first interest rate cut on a ...
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Hot inflation may put Fed rate cut in thick of election season
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Dollar Tree hiking prices as high as $7, but some Long Island customers say they'll stay loyal
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Dollar Tree hiking prices as high as $7, but some Long Island customers ...
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JPMorgan CEO warns interest rates could rise to 8 percent ‘or even more’: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned that interest rates could rise to 8 percent or ...
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JPMorgan CEO warns interest rates could rise to 8 percent ‘or even more’
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Costco selling as much as $200 million in gold bars monthly, Wells Fargo estimates
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Costco selling as much as $200 million in gold bars monthly ...
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Best things to get at Costco right now, from employee — April 2024: Kirkland Signature morning buns and the Ninja Creami Deluxe are some of the best things to ...
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Best things to get at Costco right now, from employee — April 2024
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Costco offering weight-loss subscriptions to members: The warehouse retailer is now offering its U.S. members access to prescriptions for GLP-1 weight loss drugs ...
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Costco offering weight-loss subscriptions to members
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‘I cannot afford to live’: Gen Z is full of financial angst despite inheriting a golden job market
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‘I cannot afford to live’: Gen Z is full of financial angst despite ...
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How to claim the $500 Walmart might owe you: Walmart resolved allegations of overcharging customers in a $45 million settlement that could mean payouts up to ...
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How to claim the $500 Walmart might owe you
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Disappointing Q1 for retail: Retail commerce turnover in the first quarter of 2024 was disappointing, according to traders’ estimates.
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Disappointing Q1 for retail
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Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders push companies to cut cost of asthma inhalers, prescription drugs
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Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders push companies to cut cost of asthma ...
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Costco gold bars are a hit with millennials? Not so fast: The retail giant’s gold bars are pretty cool—but young people are probably buying Bitcoin instead.
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Costco gold bars are a hit with millennials? Not so fast
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Costco launches weight loss programs that could include Ozempic, Wegovy: Check out all the details of the expanded health care partnership.
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Costco launches weight loss programs that could include Ozempic, Wegovy
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CBK spares borrowers hike in loan costs: CBK held the benchmark rate at 13 per cent, citing a reduction in money-driven inflation. Banks have cut lending to ...
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CBK spares borrowers hike in loan costs
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Costco to expand West Broad store, double number of fuel pumps: The wholesale giant is planning an expansion to the rear of the store as well as a relocation of ...
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Costco to expand West Broad store, double number of fuel pumps
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Republicans more likely to say cost of living has gone up since 2020: survey: Pandemic-era inflation has placed a financial burden on many Americans ...
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Republicans more likely to say cost of living has gone up since 2020: ...
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Why is beer so expensive?: Inflation for most goods and services has been falling since late 2022, but the price of beer has risen at its fastest rate in decades ...
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Why is beer so expensive?
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How Trump’s tariff plans could kill jobs and worsen inflation: Tariff Man could be back in the White House next year – and he’s promising the sequel will be even ...
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How Trump’s tariff plans could kill jobs and worsen inflation
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Apple Store Employees in New Jersey File to Unionize: Apple employees at the Apple Store in Short Hills, New Jersey have petitioned to unionize ...
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Apple Store Employees in New Jersey File to Unionize