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A street sign for Wall Street is seen outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City

Are US Stocks Undervalued Or Overvalued?

Have valuations been depressed far enough to make U.S. stocks a bargain? It depends on the metric used and the expectations of the direction of the U.S. economy.

Scrimp, Save, Reuse And Recycle: Americans Plan To Get Thrifty In 2023

A shopping cart is seen in a supermarket as inflation affected consumer prices in Manhattan, New York City

Asked how they're spending money going into the new year, most Americans (59%) say they are pulling back, while only 22% say they are spending "freely."

North Korea, China, And Russia Are Pushing Japan To Re-Arm, With The Blessings Of The U.S

Participants look around Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force's vessel at a recruiting event in Yokosuka

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government made critical revisions to Japan's security chart, lifting some of the impediments preventing the country from rearming.

US consumers still seem to be spending, despite soaring prices -- the government is due to release key economic data that could show the country tumbling into a technical recession, which would be bad news for President Joe Biden

A Closer Look At The State Of Global Economy As We Head Into 2023

As investors assess the ongoing macroeconomic risks, it may be tempting to reallocate assets or sit on the sidelines to escape further damage. But, some signs show staying the course will be rewarded.

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U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attend a reception in Philadelphia

South China Sea: US And Philippines Send A Clear And Loud Message To China

The U.S. vice president's visit to the disputed islands signals a significant policy shift from Washington and the Philippines.

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with then US vice president Joe Biden inside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on December 4, 2013

Biden Xi Meeting: Taiwan Is Still A Red Line Not To Be Crossed

The two countries have been in escalating conflict and rivalry over a broad range of issues, from the South China Sea to Beijing's position in the Russian-Ukraine war to Taiwan's independence.

Following Twitter Takeover, Could X Mark Elon's Next Grand Plan?

Twitter is by no means the first social platform to have caught Musk's attention. The first, known as X, exists as little more than a concept in his fertile imagination.

Two chips are on display at the Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute (TSRI) in Hsinchu, Taiwan, February 11, 2022.

Warren Buffett's Investment In TSM: A Vote Of Confidence For Semiconductor Stocks?

The news of BRK's purchase of TSM comes at a time the semiconductor industry had been out of favor among investors due to higher interest rates and the strong dollar.

Twitter has rolled out a series of rapid-fire and chaotic changes since Elon Musk's $44 billion dollar takeover

Twitter Subscription Fees — Good Or Bad Idea?

It's Elon Musk's first attempt to change how the Internet and social media work, bringing the user into the business conversation.

The US housing sector became a popular place despite the overall economic downturn caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, as cheap mortgage rates and the disruptions caused by the virus spurred people to shop for homes

Give A Sucker An Even Break

Via direct taxes and a ruinous stealth inflation levy, savers will keep picking up the tab for the borrowers' bonanza.

Holiday Shopping Season Is Off To A Good Start For Brick And Mortar Retailers

October sales numbers are sharply higher from last year, especially during the weekends, with store sales up 166% year-over-year.

North Korea And China Could Push Japan In A Place They Wouldn't Like To See

North Korea's and China's provocations could push Japan into nuclearizing its military, changing the game in the Northeastern Pacific.

Binance and FTX's Unfolding Drama Puts Another Serious Dent In Crypto's Reputation

Irrespective of the ongoing drama, it can't be denied that this is yet another event that highlights the true potential of blockchain technology.

A farmer spreads nitrogen fertilizer in his wheat field in Blecourt,

What Moving Away From Food-Based Fuels Looks Like

Recent concern about using food sources to make fuels has shined a spotlight on a growing problem.

Delta airline name tags are seen at Delta terminal in JFK Airport in New York, July 30, 2008.

Airline Stocks Take Off — For How Long?

United Airlines shares were up more than 10% for the week, while American Airlines and Delta Airlines shares were up 7%.

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Why Data Analytics Is Critical To Small Business Resilience In 2023

With less leeway to sustain losses than larger companies, small businesses need data insights to understand customer demands and identify growth levers.

A person shops in a supermarket as inflation affected consumer prices in Manhattan, New York City

How Americans Are Adapting To Rising Food Prices

In the wake of the highest 12-month increase in food prices since 1980, Americans are proving they can adapt to tough conditions.

War In Ukraine Is Turning Russia Into A Nearly Vassal State To China

Xi Jinping is seizing the opportunity to expand Beijing's influence in the region when Putin is too busy fighting a losing war in Ukraine.

Illustration shows Elon Musk image on smartphone and printed Twitter logos

Why The 'When' And 'How' Of Transparency Matter

While greater organizational transparency is worth aiming for, problems can result when it is mishandled.

Traders work during the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on November 4, 2019 in a session that would produce records for the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq

Recession Fears Catch Up With S&P 500 Companies

Many S&P 500 companies have significant exposure to overseas markets. Their revenues and earnings have suffered from slow overseas growth and the stronger dollar.

Luckin had aimed to topple Starbucks in China with an aggressive growth strategy

Luckin Coffee Rises Again, Opening Stores Faster Than Starbucks

New store openings and a 68.6% increase in monthly transactions have helped the company's net revenue rise by 72%.

China's premier has warned that the world's second-biggest economy was in some ways worse off than during the early days of the pandemic

China Won't Catch Up With America Anytime Soon

The plunging marriage and birthrates undermine China's economic growth in several ways.

A person enters a Best Buy store in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 22, 2021.

Inflation Catches Up With Best Buy, As It Fends Off Amazon's Challenge

This week, the company reported domestic sales of $9.57 billion for Q2, 2022, down 13.1% from last year, due to a 12.7% decline in comparable sales.

The Starbucks sign is seen outside one of its stores in New York

Starbucks Is Changing Its Business Model, Will It Work?

Starbucks' original concept of third place is still alive in the old stores, but it's missing from the new stores.

Inflation Pushes More Americans To Poverty Than The Pandemic And The Great Recession

According to Gallup's Life Evaluation Index (GLEI), 5.6% Americans suffer from poverty these days.

AI Is Turning America Into A Self-Service Economy: Are Consumers Better Or Worse off?

The self-service economy sounds like a big win for companies as they cut costs and raise profits by having machines rather than humans deal with customer service issues.

Markets Need A New Leadership: What Would That Be?

The energy sector reported the highest earnings growth among the 11 S&P 500 sectors at 299%.

Shoppers exit a Target store during Black Friday sales in Brooklyn, New York, U.S., November 26, 2021.

Inflation Crushes Target's Growth

This week, the popular retailer reported a comparable sales growth of 2.6% for Q2, down from 8.6% last year.

Starbucks will suspend its share repurchase program, which is popular with investors but has been a lightning rod for criticism from union backers

Italians Shun Domino's Pizzas, Will They Buy Starbucks' Espressos?

Starbucks has fared poorly in neighboring Greece where it faces stiff competition from local start-up Mikel Coffee Company.

Even before Omicron struck, American businesses were struggling to fill open positions

American Businesses Could Be In For New Supply Chain Pressures

According to a new study that takes a close look at U.S. states with the most businesses experiencing supply chain pressures, a big part of the problem is domestic.