How a ‘golden share’ may push through a steel deal
The US government may get veto power on US Steel decisions
Economics
Texas House approves McConaughey-backed incentive bill for local film, TV production
The Texas House approved a $300M biennial incentive bill. The boost could reshape Texas's screen industry and keep Hollywood's names at home.
YouTube is the biggest thing on TV for the third time in 3 months
The platform has American viewers hooked....
Cricket has helped power an Indian streaming platform to 280 million subscribers
After launching in February, Disney-Reliance-owned JioHotstar’s subscriber numbers have exploded, rivaling that of Netflix....
Conrad Wolfram: Teaching kids real math with computers
http://www.ted.com From rockets to stock markets, math powers many of humanity's most thrilling creations. So why do kids lose interest? Conrad Wolfram says ...
Unpaid student loans are destroying credit scores
Millions of delinquent student loan borrowers have seen their credit score fall more than 100 points.
Big Tech isn’t hiring like it used to, unless you say the magic words
Artificial intelligence is rewriting who gets hired, for what, and why.
Tariffs: Why You Should Fear Them - FEE
President Trump has established a baseline 10% tariff on nearly all imports. Additionally, the White House announced plans for reciprocal tariffs on 57
The Treasury unveils its plan to kill the penny | CNN Business
The US Treasury is phasing out production of the penny and will soon stop putting new one-cent coins into circulation, the department said in a statement Thursday.
Senators unite over ending taxes on tips
The Senate surprisingly passed a bill by a 100-0 vote
New grads expect to earn over $100K right after college, on average—these are the top fields to achieve that
Rising college graduates have high expectations for their starting salaries, according to a new report from ZipRecruiter.
New Report Highlights $226.7 Million Visitor Impact of U-M Football
During National Travel & Tourism Week, a new study underscores the vital role travel and tourism play in Washtenaw County’s economy. This week marks National Travel & Tourism Week, a nationwide
Mapped: The Income Needed to Buy a Home in Every U.S. State
This visualization maps the annual income required to buy a typical three-bedroom home in every U.S. state.
Klarna users are buying now, but not paying later
Its consumer credit losses jumped by 17% in Q1 compared to last year.
How tariffs swiftly became one of the biggest issues for corporate America, in one chart
The macroeconomic environment is “dynamic,” “volatile” and “uncertain,” company executives say....
As goes the humble cardboard box, so goes the economy
Box factories are folding, a worrying sign for the outlook....
Walmart warns prices will rise — and other retailers may follow
The retail giant says tariffs are still too high too high to avoid higher costs for consumers.
Falling for Socialism - FEE
Across college campuses, on TikTok feeds, and in everyday conversations, a familiar narrative is gaining steam: capitalism is broken.
From Trend to Transformation: Off-Premises Dining Now Essential for Restaurant Consumers, Operators
/PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 75% of all restaurant traffic now happens off-premises—meaning that almost 3 out of 4 restaurant orders are taken to go. New data from...
Walmart is raising some prices due to tariffs
But if anyone can weather the storm, it’s Walmart.
California’s pistachio farmers will be thankful for US-China tariff relief
The value of US pistachios shipped to China last year soared to ~$842 million, almost 25x the amount recorded a decade earlier....
All of the World’s Billion Dollar Companies by Country
In this graphic, we breakdown the billion dollar company landscape in 2025, covering 5,522 firms worldwide.
Foreign tourists are shunning the US
US tourism is on track to lose $12.5 billion in 2025
Sellers of secondhand clothes prepare for tariffs to give their businesses a boost
Stores selling secondhand clothing, shoes and accessories are poised to benefit from the Trump administration’s trade war even as global businesses race to avoid potential damage.
Tariffs are game over for the arcade business
As tariffs rock the automotive, aviation, and tech industries, one writer asks: what about the little sticky hands you can win at Dave & Buster’s?...
Foreigners have piled into Japan’s stock market — now more locals are being encouraged to invest
Tokyo wants to shake off its cash-hoarding habits and get young people in Japan investing again....
Say goodbye to bait-and-switch pricing
Starting today, the Federal Trade Commission’s rule on misrepresenting fees and bait-and-switch pricing takes effect for businesses selling live-event tickets and short-term lodging.
Manufacturing and Trade - FEE
It has become popular in some circles to argue that trade—or, in the more “sophisticated” version, that the dollar’s reserve-currency status—undermines US
Exclusive: Ford hikes prices on Mexico-produced models, citing tariffs
Ford Motor has hiked prices on three of its Mexico-produced models effective May 2, becoming one of the first major automakers to adjust sticker prices following U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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