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New-Vehicle Transaction Prices Rise as Tariff Talk Causes ‘Buying Frenzy’

New-Vehicle Transaction Prices Rise as Tariff Talk Causes ‘Buying Frenzy’
New-Vehicle Transaction Prices Rise as Tariff Talk Causes ‘Buying Frenzy’
May 12, 2025  |  Retail

The average transaction price (ATP) of new vehicles increased by 2.5% in April, driven by a decline in sales incentives amid talk of tariffs, Cox...

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SoftBank’s Stargate AI Investment Could Be Grounded by Tariff Worries
SoftBank’s Stargate AI Investment Could Be Grounded by Tariff Worries
May 12, 2025  |  Economy

SoftBank’s lofty artificial intelligence ambitions are reportedly colliding with the harsh reality of tariffs. The Japanese conglomerate’s plan to invest $100 billion in AI infrastructure...

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Apple Reportedly Mulling Price Hike for Fall iPhone Releases
Apple Reportedly Mulling Price Hike for Fall iPhone Releases
May 12, 2025  |  Mobile Commerce

Apple is reportedly considering price increases for its next iPhone models. However, the tech giant is committed to avoiding the appearance of blaming that price hike...

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US Travelers Hit the Road as Flight Costs Climb
US Travelers Hit the Road as Flight Costs Climb
May 12, 2025  |  Travel Payments

Americans are increasingly taking road trips amid an inflation- and tariff-related decline in consumer confidence. That’s according to a Monday (May 12) report from Bloomberg News, citing...

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Small Businesses Slash Staff and Tap Savings in Face of Tariffs
Small Businesses Slash Staff and Tap Savings in Face of Tariffs
May 11, 2025  |  SMBs

American small businesses are reportedly taking some extreme actions to survive tariffs on China-made goods. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Sunday (May 11),...

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Shein’s Derailed Listing Has UK Investors Looking at ‘Notable IPOs’
Shein’s Derailed Listing Has UK Investors Looking at ‘Notable IPOs’
May 11, 2025  |  IPO

With Shein’s IPO in limbo, U.K. investors are reportedly seeking a new hope. As Bloomberg News reported Sunday (May 11), the highly anticipated initial public...

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‘Uncertainty’ Talk on Earnings Calls Jumps 49% on Tariff Concerns
‘Uncertainty’ Talk on Earnings Calls Jumps 49% on Tariff Concerns
May 11, 2025  |  Earnings

The specter of tariff-related uncertainty continues to haunt corporate quarterly earnings calls. The term “uncertainty” appeared in 35% of first-quarter calls, jumping 49% from the...

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Tame April Inflation Report May Be Calm Before the Tariff Price Hike Storm
Tame April Inflation Report May Be Calm Before the Tariff Price Hike Storm
May 09, 2025  |  Economy

On Tuesday (May 13), we may see what could arguably be the calm before a stormy sea of inflation driven by volatile tariffs. The Consumer...

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