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U.S. consumer confidence dropped to 89.4 in August, below expectations and reaching its lowest level since January. Lingering inflation, labor market worries, and elevated oil prices drove a sharp 7.…
Walmart reported strong Q2 results, with significant e-commerce and advertising growth, and raised full-year guidance. However, the stock trades at a premium, and the company faces rising costs, marg…
US equity markets finished mixed as falling crude oil prices and a pullback in semiconductor shares pressured technology indexes. Geopolitical tensions involving Iran and a drop in consumer confidenc…
FTSE retailers issued five profit warnings in Q2 2026, up from three in Q1, citing Middle East conflict, rising costs and weak consumer confidence. UK-wide warnings also rose, reflecting broader econ…
Bitcoin trades near $67,400, awaiting US economic data and Fed Chair Powell's speech that will influence rate-cut expectations, a key driver for crypto markets in 2026. Positive dovish signals could …
Amazon shares rose as Prime Day shipment images and strong customer demand boosted investor confidence; the key question is whether that momentum will carry through the holidays and back-to-school, d…