Investments and Business

Dow hovers near record territory as Wall Street gets rate-cut fever

August 11, 2025

Dow inches toward record as rate-cut fever grips Wall Street

Kyle C. Garrison

The stock market has been experiencing a notable surge, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average nearing all-time highs, propelled by a widespread belief among investors that a series of interest…

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American consumers are getting nervous about inflation again. For now, they’re still spending

August 11, 2025

U.S. shoppers nervous about inflation again, but spending stays steady

Kyle C. Garrison

United States consumers are increasingly showing unease about the economic situation, especially due to fresh worries over inflation. This feeling signifies an important change following months of rising confidence. A…

Investments and Business

Trump's tariffs keep coming. Stock markets don't seem to care.

August 9, 2025

Trump introduces additional tariffs. Stock markets appear unaffected.

Kyle C. Garrison

In an unexpected development, financial markets worldwide are showing remarkable tranquility despite new tariff announcements from the Trump administration. Although trade disputes have historically triggered volatility, the current situation suggests…

Investments and Business

How an Oklahoma denim-maker supports creating American-made jeans

August 9, 2025

Why an Oklahoma denim-maker invests in American-made jeans

Kyle C. Garrison

In a globalized world dominated by low-cost manufacturing, one Oklahoma-based company is forging a different path, championing the revival of American-made denim. The company’s mission is a direct response to…

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Walmart gives employees 10% discount on groceries

August 9, 2025

10% grocery savings for Walmart employees

Kyle C. Garrison

Walmart has recently improved its employee rewards program by giving its associates a 10% discount on food items. This new guideline marks a notable shift from previous methods and is…

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Trump extends China tariff deadline by another 90 days

August 8, 2025

Trump grants 90-day extension on China tariff deadline

Kyle C. Garrison

The United States and China have once again extended a trade truce, delaying a potential escalation of tariffs that would have significantly disrupted the global economy. In an executive order…

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Musk threatens Apple and calls OpenAI boss a liar as feud deepens

August 8, 2025

Musk warns Apple and brands OpenAI head a liar amid deepening feud

Kyle C. Garrison

The intensifying public clash among Elon Musk, Apple, and OpenAI has reached new heights, driven by allegations and legal warnings. Musk, who owns X and launched the AI enterprise xAI,…

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Trump is promising to slash drug prices by 1,500%. Here’s what’s really happening

August 7, 2025

Trump’s 1,500% drug price slash: What’s really happening

Kyle C. Garrison

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has made headlines once again with a bold pledge: to slash prescription drug prices by an astonishing 1,500%. While the claim has generated buzz among…

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US and China agree to critical extension, preventing tariff surge on the world’s two largest economies

August 7, 2025

US and China secure important extension, averting tariff escalation for both economies

Kyle C. Garrison

The United States and China have reached a pivotal agreement that will extend key trade arrangements, effectively halting a potentially destabilizing surge in tariffs between the world’s two largest economies.…

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How the world’s most valuable company got caught in the middle of Trump’s spat with China

August 7, 2025

How Trump’s China policies affected the world’s most valuable company

Kyle C. Garrison

The world’s most valuable publicly traded company, known for its technological innovation and global reach, has unexpectedly found itself at the center of one of the most high-profile geopolitical disputes…

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