Trends

A Minecraft Movie surpassed $700 million in global ticket sales this weekend against a $150 million budget.

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Trends

U.S. vet visits fell 1.9% in the first quarter, the sharpest drop since 2021.

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Trends

A 2024 Circana survey in April found that 50% of consumers are interested in recovery footwear.

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Strategy

The company plans to open 40 to 45 gas stations this year, more than double the 20 it opened last year.

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Billed business on AmEx cards in the first quarter rose 6%, despite sharp declines in stocks this month.

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Illegal sports books and casinos took 74% of online gambling revenues in the U.S. last year.

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The stock is seen by some analysts as particularly well-positioned to withstand a recession.

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Strategy

Nearly half of TikTok shoppers purchase at least once a month.

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Markets

23andMe’s collapse highlights the growing risks of genetic data misuse.

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Markets

Constellation Brands says its quarterly beer sales fell for the first time in over a decade.

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Strategy

Caraway and Boba Guys respond to microplastic fears with product and supply chain transparency.

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Strategy

In 2024, BYD produced more EVs than Tesla for the first time.

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Trends

The number of lunches bought from restaurants and other establishments fell 3% in 2024.

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Trends

3 in 5 customers felt frustrated and annoyed after at least one poor customer service interaction in the past 12 months.

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Strategy

Coach Play stores boost dwell time by 4-8 times, turning visits into immersive shopping experiences.

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Trends

As of 2024, more than 950 theatres in North America had premium large-format screens, up 33.7% from just five years ago.

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Markets

Used cars love tariffs. So do auto parts stocks.

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Tech

The Pentagon terminated major contracts with Oracle and Leidos Holdings Inc. last week.

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Markets

Analysts project women will generate 110%+ of category growth for Celsius going forward.

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Markets

The Budget Lab at Yale forecasts auto prices will rise 13.5%.

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Markets

Canadian travel to the U.S. is plummeting—and it’s part of a broader international trend with significant economic consequences.

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Trends

Traditional grocery stores feel pressure from budget-friendly big-box stores and high-end specialty markets.

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Trends

47% of consumers are more likely to make a first-time purchase with a brand that offers trade-in credit for used apparel.

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Markets

The company’s IPO reflects conservative efforts to establish its own products, financial systems, and tech infrastructure.

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Sports

At first glance, the price seems steep...

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Strategy

The CPI has increased 23% since 2019, while Cava's prices have increased only 15%.

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Markets

The cost of an 11-pound bag of rice has doubled over the past year, reaching nearly 4,000 yen ($27).

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Strategy

Last June, Lululemon’s CEO mentioned the brand was “out of stock in some of [its] smaller sizes.”

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Markets

U.S. convenience store sales volume declined by 4.3% in the year ending February 23.

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Strategy

New CEO Brian Niccol wants drinks delivered to cafe customers in four minutes.

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Markets

Stocks of travel-related companies are down 12.52% year-to-date, trailing the S&P 500.

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Markets

Wage growth has slowed, job satisfaction has eroded, and workers feel trapped in their current roles.

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Tech

Prospective EV buyers no longer feel safe in a Tesla due to the increasing incidents of vandalism and vehicle damage.

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Tech

A new study suggests 155 of 204 countries worldwide will have fertility rates below replacement level by 2050.

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Tech

Automakers are pressing rewind to save money and keep things practical.

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Trends

If Walmart can't convince its Chinese suppliers to lower prices, the rest are in big trouble.

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Markets

Amidst the chaotic market conditions, off-price retail giant TJX Companies is poised to benefit.

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Strategy

Domino’s research revealed that it loses 13 million customers, primarily younger consumers, to competitors offering stuffed crust options.

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Trends

Out of a sample of 30 retailers, only 9% of their online assortment was available in stores.

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Markets

The Magnificent Seven have underperformed the S&P 500 in 2025, with every stock in the group down year-to-date.

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Tech

Today, the focus is on high growth, but retention will matter most tomorrow.

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Trends

The popularity of office-to-apartment conversions is soaring, with 70,700 units expected in 2025.

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Markets

Musk, his allies, and consultants come from very different worlds.

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Tech

Gig workers earned less on average in 2024—despite working more hours.

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Markets

How ditching coins altogether could boost tax revenue.

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Trends

In the U.S., sustainable funds have now seen outflows for nine successive quarters.

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Tech

Anthropic just revealed the clearest picture yet of how AI is incorporated into real-world tasks across the modern economy.

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Strategy

Yahoo was all but left for dead, but is now in growth mode under its new ownership.

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Markets

The data center boom will generate secondary and tertiary effects across various industries.

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Strategy

Rising wage pressure forces fast-food restaurants to get creative.

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