Amazon earnings recap: Company 'maniacally focused on' keeping prices low amid light Q2 guidance
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McDonald's sales fall to lowest levels since Covid lockdowns, despite the chain's new value menu
McDonald's saw US same-store sales fall in the first quarter, even with its new value menu. Middle-income consumers are pulling back now.
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I ordered the cheapest steak meal at Outback, Texas Roadhouse, and LongHorn Steakhouse — there was one clear winner
I ate at steakhouse chains Texas Roadhouse, Outback Steakhouse, and LongHorn Steakhouse to find the best cheap steak meal. The winner cost me $24.
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GM and Snap join a rising number of companies lowering or ditching guidance as tariff chaos grows. Here's the list.
Major companies are lowering or scrapping their earnings forecasts amid uncertainty from tariffs.
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I grocery shop at 4 stores because my kids have different dietary needs. It's becoming too stressful, so I'm implementing changes.
All seven of my family members have different dietary needs, so I often run around to multiple grocery stores. I'm now rethinking how I shop and cook.
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7 charts show falling shipments and weakening confidence — an ominous sign for American shoppers
Any single one of these key consumer economy indicators would be noteworthy — all of them together is raising alarms.
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Trump blasting Amazon over tariff transparency is a warning sign for US retailers
Trump's sharp rebuke of Amazon could have broader implications for US retailers, complicating how they handle tariff-related price increases.
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What CEOs are saying about how tariffs will impact their businesses — and your wallet
CEOs have been grilled on tariffs and their impact on business and consumers' wallets in recent earnings calls and interviews. Here's their answers.
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6 home-decor items you should always buy at T.J. Maxx, according to an interior decorator
From wooden accents to throw blankets, these are the home-decor pieces an interior decorator buys at T.J. Maxx.
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The hottest new water bottle is small enough to fit in your pocket
You're not imagining it: reusable water bottles are getting smaller. The trendiest option on the market, from Hydro Flask, is as small as an iPhone.
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'Best to be cautious': Tariff jitters are high as analysts head toward Amazon's first-quarter earnings
Wall Street is bracing for Amazon's earnings guidance for the current quarter, as tariffs and slowing consumer demand create high uncertainty.
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2 of the major American companies that left Russia in 2022 say they're in no rush to go back
A warming US-Russia relationship has spurred speculation in Russian media about which Western companies could come back and under what circumstances.
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Target donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration, a first for the retailer that imports about half of its merchandise
Target made its first-ever donation to a presidential inauguration this year by contributing $1 million to President Trump's 2025 Inaugural Committee.
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The list of major companies laying off staff this year, including Morgan Stanley, Wayfair, UPS, and Meta
Layoffs have hit companies from HPE to Meta and Boeing already this year amid a backdrop of cost-cutting and technological change.
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Starbucks is staffing up its stores with baristas and ditching machines in the latest stage of its turnaround
Starbucks is investing in more baristas and hours for them in the latest chapter of its turnaround, CEO Brian Niccol said.
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Starbucks CEO says it's making progress on turnaround. Sales are still falling
Starbucks missed estimates for second-quarter results, yet CEO Brian Niccol promised more changes to the coffee chain's stores.
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I placed my first Temu order since Trump's tariffs. Maybe this is going to work after all.
Temu is using warehouses in the US to avoid those nasty import fees. I placed a new order. Maybe my love affair with cheap junk isn't over just yet.
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Amazon squashed reports that it'll display tariff costs after the White House called it a 'hostile' act
Amazon shares fell after a report it would break down tariff costs drew criticism from the White House. The company then clarified the story.
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I tracked where every item was from during my Costco trip and saw just how much the US relies on global trade
A Business Insider reporter saw firsthand during a recent Costco shopping trip how much the US relies on global trade.
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Canadian apparel-maker says the trade war is strengthening his relationships with Europe instead of the US
Paul Long, founder of made-in-Canada apparel brand Anian, says a planned US expansion is on pause, while new EU plans are moving ahead.
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I tried ChatGPT's new shopping feature. It's efficient, just not built for picky shoppers like me.
I shopped for headphones and running sneakers. Both searches gave me a lot of information, but not exactly what I wanted.
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We keep our grocery budget low by going to Aldi — and there are 5 things we do to save even more money as we shop
My partner and I stick to a budget by getting our weekly groceries at Aldi and following a few money-saving tips in the store and when planning meals.
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Walmart is once again America's grocery king, but rival Costco is rapidly gaining ground
For the third year in a row, more than one in five US grocery dollars is being spent at Walmart as shoppers look to stretch their budgets.
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Domino's customers are avoiding delivery and picking up their pizzas to save money
Domino's delivery sales dropped. Customers kept picking up their pizzas, though, as recession worries mount.
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Vintage photos show what it was like to eat at McDonald's in the 1970s
By the 1970s, McDonald's had grown into an increasingly popular fast-food establishment. The first drive-thru was introduced in 1975.
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I'm a luxury handbag authenticator. Here's why you should avoid Chinese manufacturers on TikTok who try to sell 'real' Birkins for cheap.
Koyaana Redstar, a luxury bag authenticator, said Chinese manufacturers touting authentic Birkins on TikTok should be taken with a pinch of salt.
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I dropped out of law school to start a snack brand that's now a household name in Singapore. Here are 5 pieces of advice if you're thinking of starting a brand.
Chris Hwang dropped out of law school to build The Golden Duck. From testing cheap to innovating for the customer, here's his advice for entrepreneurs.
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Rolex wouldn't service the vintage watch my mom inherited. Watchmakers say it happens all the time.
A Rolex retailer wouldn't work on my grandma's vintage watch. Watchmakers say the company doesn't maintain the parts to fix some of its old watches.
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Chick sales are on track for a record-breaking year as egg prices drive more people to raise poultry in their back yards, Tractor Supply CEO says
Tractor Supply Co. CEO Hal Lawton said recently high egg prices brought a wave of first-time chick buyers to his stores.
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These are the hardest companies to interview for, according to Glassdoor
Tech giants are the hardest companies to interview for, but tough questions show up across industries, according to employees on Glassdoor.
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I'm a former Thiel fellow who dropped out of college. I now run a $1.3 billion logistics company.
Stord founder Sean Henry said his entrepreneurial journey began at age 7, selling electronics online.
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An award-winning invention by 3 teens could help get plastic out of shipping boxes. They want to pitch to Amazon and Home Depot.
A new cardboard design by three New York teenagers, inspired by kirigami, could help make plastic-free shipping a reality. It just won a $12,500 prize.
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Pricier appliances, snacks, and electronics: Amazon sellers are raising prices on some of the site's most popular items
Data shows some Amazon sellers have increased prices on top products by an average of 29% amid tariff woes, from electronics to snacks.
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I tried cheeseburgers from 6 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best
We compared cheeseburgers from McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Sonic Drive-In, Shake Shack, and Checkers. Sonic's burger impressed us the most.
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Successful women opened up their closets. Here's what they can't live without.
Some successful women like to wear basics from Skims and Theory, while others prefer luxury items, including Gucci loafers and Sezane coats.
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Charms are finding their way onto every Gen Z girl's bag. Here's a peek into the origins of bag charm cult culture.
Retail brands are hopping on the trend, with brands from KFC to Louis Vuitton releasing bag charms to get Gen Z's buy-in.
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Are designer bags actually made in China?
Various suppliers are claiming on TikTok that they are the original manufacturers of designer bags.
Hasbro's CEO says tariffs could hit the toy industry as hard as the 2008 recession
Toy sales could fall as much as they did during the 2008 recession if Trump's tariffs stick around, Hasbro CEO Christian Cocks said.
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Gucci is still out of fashion as sales slump again
François-Henri Pinault said Kering faced a "difficult start to the year." Stock in the Gucci and Bottega Veneta has almost halved in the past 12 months.
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Get ready to pay more for that engagement ring you've been eyeing
Rising gold prices and tariffs on imported gems are driving up the cost of engagement rings. Jewelers say buy now before price hikes.
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Chipotle's message to staff: Smile at customers
CEO Scott Boatwright said this was in response to a study which showed that Chipotle staff were "not as friendly" as they should be.
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TikTok is taking power away from a top US shopping exec
TikTok is shaking up the management of its US shopping team, moving Nico Le Bourgeois under a former Douyin executive.
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I tried the biggest burgers at 5 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best
The biggest burgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, In-N-Out, and Shake Shack were all different in flavor profiles and price points.
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Gold buyer who invested $30,000 this year calls Costco's bars and coins his 'gateway drug'
One gold buyer who spent $30,000 on the precious metal this year called Costco's offerings a "gateway drug" into gold investing.
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5 ways brands can delay or reduce tariff costs as de minimis comes to an end
De minimis is expected to come to an end on May 2. Here's how brands are adjusting their strategies to lessen the hit of tariffs.
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The trade war is coming for influencer plushies
As the US-China trade war rages on, influencers are worried that tariffs will raise the price of plush toys, or plushies, beyond what fans can afford.
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China tech stocks are red-hot this year — but 2 are plunging as the battle for food delivery dominance intensifies
Share prices of Meituan and JD.com are under pressure, highlighting the fierce competition in China's food delivery market.
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Walmart is ditching ZIP codes in favor of honeycomb-style maps as it looks to speed up deliveries
Walmart says its use of honeycomb-style map segments is helping expand same-day delivery to 12 million more US households.
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We tried and ranked every Chili's burger from worst to best, and the winner was inspired by the Southwest
We sent three reporters to Chili's to try and rank every burger on the menu.
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