As the season of fall foliage and pumpkin spice lattes approaches, job seekers may find themselves in a more promising job market. Many career experts believe in the “September surge,” a phenomenon where more job postings become available post-Labor Day. This surge is attributed to the end of the summer slowdown when job recruiters and
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Dollar General, a well-known discount retailer catering to lower-income customers in rural areas, faced a significant setback when it slashed its sales and profit guidance for the full year. The company’s shares plummeted by 25% following the earnings report, indicating a growing concern among investors about its performance in the challenging economic environment. With fiscal
Automated 401(k) savings plans have been heralded as a game-changer in the realm of retirement planning. However, recent research has uncovered some critical flaws in the system that cast a shadow on their effectiveness. While policies like auto-enrollment and auto-escalation have been lauded for their potential to enhance workers’ nest eggs, the reality is far
The housing market continues to experience record-high prices, with the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index reflecting a 5.4% increase in June compared to the previous year. Despite rising mortgage interest rates, home prices have reached unprecedented levels. However, the annual gain in June was slightly lower than the previous month, indicating a
Chinese President Xi Jinping conveyed a message to U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan during a meeting, expressing Beijing’s desire for a positive relationship with Washington. Xi emphasized the importance of finding the right way for the two countries to coexist, despite the escalating tensions in recent years. Xi reiterated China’s commitment to a stable,
In today’s society, the concept of ownership is undergoing a significant shift. More Americans are now opting to rent various items such as cars, apartments, clothing, furniture, and even funeral caskets. According to a report by Intuit Credit Karma, 28% of adults regularly rent goods and services, with that percentage increasing to 47% when factoring
MongoDB saw a significant increase in its shares, rising as much as 16% in extended trading following the release of its fiscal second-quarter earnings report. The company reported earnings per share of 70 cents, surpassing the expected 49 cents. Additionally, MongoDB’s revenue reached $478.1 million, exceeding the projected $464.1 million. This growth represents a 13%
American Eagle faced disappointment on Wall Street as it missed sales targets for the second consecutive quarter. However, the company managed to increase its profit by almost 60%, thanks to lower product costs. This news led to a 3% decrease in the company’s shares during early trading. Despite falling short of expectations, American Eagle reported
The tech earnings parade continued with Marvell Technology reporting better-than-expected revenue in the latest quarter, leading to an 8% surge in after-hours trading. Despite this positive news, Marvell is still down 18% from its March high, reflecting the volatility in the tech sector. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) is also experiencing fluctuations, currently sitting 16%
The consumption of cannabis has taken a significant turn in recent years, making its way even to Fifth Avenue in New York City. As shoppers stroll past luxury retailers like Cartier and Saks, they can now also pick up pre-rolled joints of New York state-grown marijuana from a licensed dispensary. Since New York legalized adult-use