Walmart Stock Rises on Strong Earnings Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season
The bellwether retailer reported higher-than-expected sales in its latest quarter and upgraded its forecast for the rest of the year.
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Black entrepreneurs are often shut out from capital, but here’s how some are removing barriers
Daymond John and Tracee Ellis Ross attend Black Entrepreneurs Day at the Apollo Theater on Oct. 22, 2022, in New York City. Johnny Nunez/WireImage via Getty ImagesIt’s never easy to create a successful business, but it’s a lot harder if you’re Black.
Carbon offsets can help bring energy efficiency to low-income Americans − our Nashville data shows it could be a win for everyone
Replacing windows and adding a heat pump in place of a furnace can save energy, reducing emissions. Tristan Spinski for The Washington Post via Getty ImagesUnder pressure from customers and investors, many U.S.
How Trump’s Plans for Mass Deportations, Tariffs and Fed Could Affect the Economy
Economists are trying to guess at how Trump policies could affect growth and inflation. The uncertainties are huge.
Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage
Hurricane Beryl tore up homes in Freeport, Texas, in July 2024. Brandon Bell/Getty Images)Home insurance rates are rising in the United States, not only in Florida, which saw tens of billions of dollars in losses from hurricanes Helene and Milton, but across the country.
Robo price-fixing: Why the Justice Department is suing a software company to stop landlords colluding on rents
Landlords don't have to communicate directly to collude on rental prices. AP Photo/Gene J. PuskarOf all the reasons it could be hard to pay rent each month, did you have an algorithm-powered illegal cartel on your list?
Donor-advised funds are drawing a lot of assets besides cash – taking a bigger bite out of tax revenue than other kinds of charitable giving
The total value of assets held by donor-advised funds is soaring. imaginima/E+ via Getty ImagesDonor-advised funds, or DAFs, are financial accounts funded by donors to support future charitable work.
Dorothy Allison was an authentic voice for the poor, capturing the beauty, humor and pain of working-class life in America
Dorothy Allison channeled her impoverished childhood into a richly crafted world that retained its gritty origins. Sophie Bassouls/Sygma via Getty ImagesDorothy Allison, who died on Nov.
After Flurry of Cabinet Picks, Trump Rethinks Candidates for Treasury Secretary
President-elect Donald J. Trump is expected to invite the contenders for the role, including Kevin Warsh and Marc Rowan, to Mar-a-Lago this week.
Biden Cements TSMC Grant Before Trump Takes Over
The White House is racing to finish grant agreements for chip manufacturers, but some of its biggest successes might be credited to the Trump administration.
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