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Wall Street gains as oil ends lower in volatile trade

The health of the U.S. economy is a major focus for markets, and Wall Street closed lower Tuesday after data showed services sector activity unexpectedly flatlined in July.
Image: Markets Open After Dow Gains Almost 600 On Monday
Image: Markets Open After Dow Gains Almost 600 On Monday

Apple, under pressure from Trump, says it's boosting U.S. investment

The tech giant says it now plans to invest $600 billion over the next four years, touting partnerships with firms such as Corning.
Image: President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Apple CEO Tim Cook
Image: President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Apple CEO Tim Cook
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McDonald's U.S. sales rebound, but concerns about low-income consumers linger

Despite the chain’s improved performance this quarter, executives are still worried about the economic health of the low-income consumer.
The logo of the fast food restaurant McDonald's is displayed outside a branch of the restaurant
The logo of the fast food restaurant McDonald's is displayed outside a branch of the restaurant

Student loan borrowers face new challenges trying to get Public Service Loan Forgiveness

PSLF, which President George W. Bush signed into law in 2007, allows many not-for-profit and government employees to have their federal student loans canceled after a decade of payments.
graduates throwing their caps in the sky
graduates throwing their caps in the sky

Trump hikes India tariffs to 50% for buying Russian oil

The order is the first use of secondary tariffs and comes hours before president’s sweeping global tariffs go into effect.
Donald Trump and Narendra Modi.
Donald Trump and Narendra Modi.

Tim Cook to join Trump at White House for Apple investment announcement

The announcement in the Oval Office, set for 4:30 p.m. ET, includes Apple’s commitment to a new “American Manufacturing Program,” a White House official confirmed to CNBC.
Tim Cook, left, and Donald Trump speak while seated at a table at the White House
Tim Cook, left, and Donald Trump speak while seated at a table at the White House
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Airports are raising their VIP game with billion-dollar upgrades and swanky lounges

Travelers have been willing to open their wallets to improve their experience and feel "special."
Capital One Wants to Woo the Rich Without Being Snobby About It
Capital One Wants to Woo the Rich Without Being Snobby About It
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Disney's ESPN to acquire NFL media assets, TV distribution for RedZone

The NFL will own a 10% stake in ESPN and continue to own, operate, and produce NFL RedZone and retain rights to distribute it digitally.
Image: nfl logo field super bowl LVIII
Image: nfl logo field super bowl LVIII

Tips to help manage your buy now, pay later loans

While such loans can help you make large purchases without paying interest or undergoing hard inquiries in your credit report, they can also easily be overused.
Consumer Confidence In Future Of Economy Drops To 12-Year Low
Consumer Confidence In Future Of Economy Drops To 12-Year Low
2d ago

Wall Street ends lower as investors consider tariff impact on results, economy

The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in June on a sharp drop in consumer goods imports, and the trade gap with China shrank to its lowest in more than 21 years.
Markets Open After Dow Gains Almost 600 On Monday
Markets Open After Dow Gains Almost 600 On Monday
2d ago

It's a real grind to meet matcha demand these days

New tariffs on Japan are another hurdle for U.S. cafés already contending with high prices and short supplies of the tea powder.
Ice cream cone with matcha soft serve against a blue sky
Ice cream cone with matcha soft serve against a blue sky

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