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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Job Cuts Skyrocket: A Closer Look at the Numbers

The job market is in a tough spot right now. In October 2025, companies in the U. S. cut 153, 074 jobs. That's a huge jump from October 2024, when only 55, 597 jobs were cut. It's also a big increase from the month before, with 54, 064 job cuts in September 2025. This news comes from Challenger, Gra

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Fintech's Future: Merging Worlds and AI's Role

In 2026, the fintech world is expected to see big changes. Experts predict a lot of action in the areas of IPOs and mergers. They discussed this at a recent event focused on fintech trends. One major trend is the blending of decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional finance (TradFi). This mix is

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Walmart's Stock Soars: A Look at the Numbers

Walmart's stock has seen a remarkable rise since Doug McMillon took the helm in 2014. It has more than quadrupled in value, outperforming many of its competitors. Only Amazon and Costco have seen better returns in that time. Target, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Kroger, and Albertsons have all lagged

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Walmart's Leadership Shift: A New Era Begins

Walmart is saying goodbye to its long-time CEO, Doug McMillon, who will retire early next year. The company has chosen John Furner, currently heading Walmart's U. S. operations, to take the reins starting February 1st. This news came as a surprise, causing a brief dip in Walmart's stock prices befor

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Trump's Tariff Flip: What It Means for Your Groceries

Let's talk about how Trump's recent tariff changes might affect your grocery bill. First, let's understand what's happening. Trump has decided to cut tariffs on some important food items. This includes things like coffee, cocoa, bananas, and certain types of beef. He's also taken some fruits off th

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Fighting for Fair Pay: Museum Workers Prepare to Strike

Workers at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry are gearing up for a strike. This comes after more than two years of negotiations for their first contract. The union, AFSCME, represents over 120 employees in guest experience, operations, and education. They are pushing for better wages and ben

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

How a Small Town Got a Big Sports Boost

In the quiet town of Tenafly, New Jersey, something exciting is happening. A new sports club is bringing people together and changing how they spend their free time. The club is called Padel United Sports Club, and it's all about a game called padel. Padel is a fun racket sport that mixes tennis and

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Flutter Entertainment: A Rollercoaster Ride for Investors

Flutter Entertainment, the company behind FanDuel, has been on a wild ride lately. At first, things looked good when they shared their latest financial results. But then, as people really looked at the numbers, the stock took a nosedive. In just one week, it dropped 12%, and over a month, it fell ab

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Streaming Giants Clash: Who Will Win the Battle for Warner Bros. Discovery?

A major shake-up is happening in the world of streaming services. Netflix is eyeing a big move: buying parts of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). But not everyone is happy about it. A top Republican lawmaker, Rep. Darrell Issa from California, has raised some serious concerns. Issa sent a letter to key

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Atlantic City's Green Rush: Too Much of a Good Thing?

Atlantic City's cannabis market is facing a tough time. The city's relaxed approach to approving new weed businesses has led to an oversupply. Now, many stores are struggling to make ends meet. The city council recently decided to limit the number of cannabis stores. This move came after officials

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