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Falling wages, soaring energy prices and inflation: It's beginning to look a lot like the 1970s
Is it time to dust off the financial playbook from that dismal decade?
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Nike shares tumble 6% on dismal revenue forecast, layoff plans as sneaker giant loses shine
It was the second straight day of declines for Nike, putting the sneaker brand's stock down more than 48% so far this year.
Technology
A 'dark cloud' and 'dismal' mood: How it feels on Cornell campus right now
Students tell the BBC that the tension on campus has become palpable since allegations from 2024 resurfaced.
Markets
The 15 worst-performing S&P 500 stocks during a dismal September
The S&P 500 has gained slightly in September, but three-quarters of its components have declined.
Energy
Oil falls below $100 a barrel on reports Iran 'makes strait of Hormuz offer'; UK government borrowing paints 'dismal picture' - business live
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UK to answer for its 'dismal record' in Eurovision before committee of MPs
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Macro
Retail sales rebound strongly in August, even as people are wary over economy
After a dismal July, spending the following month jumped back up.
Consumer
American Eagle falls 15% on dismal forecast despite Sydney Sweeney's steamy jeans campaign
The retail chain reported upbeat revenue of $1.4 billion in the second quarter, but it kept its annual same-store sales forecast unchanged and forecast flat gr…
Technology
VCs are investing more money in social media startups this year after a dismal 2025
VCs are investing more money in social media startups this year after a dismal 2025
Consumer
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Monkey bars, gawky teenagers and a presidential cameo - all given a prime-time showcase by ABC - combined for the most leaden hour of America's 250th birthday…
CBS News president 'dead meat' for dismal viewership as morning show notches worst-ever ratings
The morning show, anchored by Gayle King and Nate Burleson, averaged just under 1.6 million total viewers for the week, according to Nielsen figures.
Crypto
Bitcoin caps a dismal week as price wallows 50% below its all-time high
A rebound in the digital currency, or characteristic dip-buying by investors, is yet to take place.
Technology
Why software stocks proved resilient on a dismal day for tech
Even as the Nasdaq slid into correction territory, shares of prominent software companies like Salesforce, CrowdStrike and Figma finished the session higher.
Transport
'Dismal' China exports add to freight trade slump for nation's biggest port
Port of Los Angeles, the nation's biggest trade hub, has seen a decline in import and export container volume during what is usually a busy shipping time.
Crypto
How privacy prevailed in an otherwise dismal Q4 for crypto
Relative outperformance by privacy-focused cryptocurrencies such as Zcash suggests defensive positioning as markets absorbed losses and broader structural stre…
Households face 'dismal' rise in spending power, says IFS
Average disposable income is set to grow by "only" 0.5% annually over the next five years, the think tank says.
Macro
A new barrier for foreign workers could open some opportunities for U.S. tech workers, who for months have faced a dismal job market. But many aren't expecting much help.
Many say their biggest problems are a weak domestic job market, the rise of AI and a glut of displaced people looking for similar roles.
Macro
Nvidia's breakdown, dismal jobs report and other ills fail to slow down this bull market by much yet
Mike Santoli breaks down Friday's interesting action following the weak jobs report.
Macro
Economists' top 3 takeaways from the dismal August jobs report
Employers added far fewer jobs last month than economists had predicted, prompting some experts to reassess the economy.
Newsom's $160 Million Homeless Plan Delivers Dismal Results
'Total failure'
Autos
Tesla jacks up Cybertruck price by $15K - despite dismal sales and recalls
The electric vehicle giant raised the cost of its top-tier Cyberbeast variant to $114,990.
Transport
Rail merger will bring 'dismal service,' 'high rates', says shippers group
An association representing several thousand rail shippers is warning a merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern will push freight rates higher and lead to…
Macro
A chief White House economic adviser said that Trump wants allies placed in the Bureau of Labor Statistics after the agency published a dismal jobs report and the president fired its commissioner
Kevin Hassett said the president wants his own people at the agency to provide "more transparent and reliable†jobs data.
'Disastrously Bad': Even CNN's Former Employees Are Trashing Networks Dismal Ratings
CNN's ratings continue on a downward spiral
Consumer
Pixar Bomb 'Elio' Was Supposed To Be Super Gay, Only Changed After Dismal Screening
Disney-Pixar's latest box office bomb "Elio" was supposed to be even worse, according to a report published Monday by The Hollywood Reporter - but a number of…
Transport
FedEx shares fall as dismal forecast fans concerns over Trump tariffs
The underwhelming forecast sent investors spiraling, since the company often acts as a bellwether for several other industries.
Consumer
'Dismal' month for supermarkets pushes down retail sales
Sales volumes in May saw their biggest monthly fall since December 2023.
Consumer
Massive craft retailer Joann to shutter last of 500 stores this week after bankruptcy filings, dismal sales
The remaining stores span 47 states, including more than a dozen locations in New York.
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In one moment, embattled Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) was touting polls that reflected poorly on President Donald Trump. In another, he was dism…
Markets
Trump's economic numbers turn dismal
It's not just Wall Street worried about the tariffs; Main Street is clearly very worried.