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Why the CEO of Barnes & Noble would support selling AI-written books in stores
21.05.2026
Why the CEO of Barnes & Noble would support selling AI-written books in stores
James Daunt has led a resurgence of the bookseller chain, which opened 67 new locations last year. Barnes & Noble…
Are consumers cracking under the weight of high prices? We’re about to find out
21.05.2026
Are consumers cracking under the weight of high prices? We’re about to find out
Quarterly earnings from Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart and Target this week will offer one of the clearest reads yet on…
Bonds 101: What you need to know about the bond market
21.05.2026
Bonds 101: What you need to know about the bond market
Moves in the bond market can have huge impacts on consumer finances — affecting how much you pay for everything…
Fed officials’ concerns about inflation sparked talk of rate hike during last meeting
21.05.2026
Fed officials’ concerns about inflation sparked talk of rate hike during last meeting
Inflation pressures have been aggravated by the U.S.-Israel-led war against Iran. Federal Reserve officials’ concerns about inflation being stoked by…
Jeff Bezos says raising taxes on the wealthy wouldn’t help the average American
21.05.2026
Jeff Bezos says raising taxes on the wealthy wouldn’t help the average American
“What’s happening here is politicians are … picking a villain and pointing fingers,” Amazon’s executive chair said. Amazon Executive Chair…
Lay’s and Doritos maker to raise prices on small bags of chips
21.05.2026
Lay’s and Doritos maker to raise prices on small bags of chips
Last month, PepsiCo credited a jump in sales to lower prices on its larger snack bags. PepsiCo — the company…
Walmart signals it may raise prices in response to soaring fuel costs
21.05.2026
Walmart signals it may raise prices in response to soaring fuel costs
America’s largest private employer said it had absorbed $175 million in added fuel costs over its most recent quarter. Walmart…