Recession

Transportation Stock Dip May Signify Recession Fears Are Coming True

Transportation Stock Dip May Signify Recession Fears Are Coming True
Transportation Stock Dip May Signify Recession Fears Are Coming True
May 02, 2023  |  Transportation

On April 20, The Wall Street Journal detailed the performance of stocks deemed economically sensitive, such as those within the transportation sector, against the broader market...

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Discount Subscriptions Combine Consumers’ Two Favorite Features: Convenience and Savings
Discount Subscriptions Combine Consumers’ Two Favorite Features: Convenience and Savings
May 02, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Subscriptions considered discretionary were among the first to go when consumers began slashing their budgets and their providers have generally struggled since. Although there have...

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US Layoffs Reach Two-Year High in Push for Profitability
US Layoffs Reach Two-Year High in Push for Profitability
May 02, 2023  |  Economy

New figures from the Labor Department show U.S. layoffs reaching their highest level in more than two years. The March Job Opening and Labor Turnover...

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Credit Card Charge-Offs Creep Up in March
Credit Card Charge-Offs Creep Up in March
April 30, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Credit card charge-offs reportedly crept up in March as consumers struggle to pay bills. On paper, the overall average rate of credit card delinquencies and...

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Consumer Sentiment Predicts Prolonged Economic Turbulence
Consumer Sentiment Predicts Prolonged Economic Turbulence
April 30, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Government data confirms what consumers already know: Market and Main Street stabilization may be further off than previously thought. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)...

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Main Street Merchant Recession Expectations Match Fed, Consumer Sentiment
Main Street Merchant Recession Expectations Match Fed, Consumer Sentiment
April 23, 2023  |  Economy

After pandemic and inflation woes, Main Street is digging in to face economic headwinds on the horizon. Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) seeking a chance...

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Analysts Expect 6.8% Decline in First-Quarter Earnings
Analysts Expect 6.8% Decline in First-Quarter Earnings
April 10, 2023  |  Earnings

Analysts expect S&P 500 companies to report a year-over-year 6.8% decline in first-quarter earnings. If those expectations turn out to be correct, that would be...

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Only 26% of Main Street Businesses Have Access to 60 Days of Cash
Only 26% of Main Street Businesses Have Access to 60 Days of Cash
April 07, 2023  |  SMBs

  Main Street USA is operating on the edge, and most are concerned about the impacts of inflation and the uncertain economic forecast. Most small...

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