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The next phase of Starbucks’ turnaround plan is offering executives up to $6 million in stock grants, as baristas scrap to get annual raises above 2%

Baristas reportedly received 2% to 3% pay increases at the end of 2024 following a tough financial year. New CEO Brian Niccol received...

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Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill will accelerate an American energy crisis—and it could cost the U.S. the AI race

The megabill just passed by Congress handicaps clean energy when the U.S. needs more power more quickly. America is facing an energy imperative:...

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RFK Jr. wants more people wearing health wearables in the name of ‘MAHA’

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is making health wearables a major part of his preventive health agenda. Testifying before...

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Stocks hit another record as House sends Trump $4.5 trillion bill to kick off July 4 weekend

The S&P 500 hit another record after data showed strong hiring. Stocks climbed higher on Thursday after news that employers ramped up hiring...

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White knuckles and ‘massive unknowns’ ahead of Trump’s July 9th tariff deadline

Trump’s next moves could impact how countries go about the next round of trade talks The 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs is set...

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Falling home prices are raising the risk of a deeper correction as the housing market cracks under high mortgage rates

The latest Case-Shiller home price report showed a 0.3% monthly fall in the 20-city index in April, steeper than March’s downwardly revised 0.2%...

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Chief Justice Roberts warns against elected officials’ heated political words about judges

Without identifying anyone by name, Roberts clearly referenced Republican President Donald Trump and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer. Chief Justice John Roberts, speaking...

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A shadow Fed chief could lead to a ‘revolt’ on the FOMC against Powell’s successor, former vice chair warns

“If he or she contradicts what Powell is saying, that will aggravate the FOMC, almost all of whose members will still be there...

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Two workers for SEC’s EDGAR system charged with insider trading

Prosecutors alleged they pocketed $1 million by stealing non-public information obtained through their jobs. Two men who worked for the Securities and Exchange...

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Senate eyes key vote on Trump’s tax bill, while Musk calls it ‘utterly insane and destructive’

Not all GOP lawmakers are on board with proposals to reduce spending on Medicaid, food stamps and other programs to help cover the cost of tax...