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Pepsi was a small town’s biggest employer. Layoffs left it blindsided. - The Washington Post

Pepsi was a small town’s biggest employer. Layoffs left it blindsided. - The Washington Post

In Cheverly, Maryland, officials worry about the aftermath from the significant job reduction at a production plant.

Why buying a house feels so painful now — and your parents may not understand - The Washington Post

Why buying a house feels so painful now — and your parents may not understand - The Washington Post

A 7 percent mortgage is historically normal. But this isn’t a normal housing market.

Dow Jones Futures Loom After S&P 500, Nasdaq Sell-Off; Will Meta Save AI? - Investor's Business Daily

Dow Jones Futures Loom After S&P 500, Nasdaq Sell-Off; Will Meta Save AI? - Investor's Business Daily

Meta, Tesla, SpaceX earnings and capex loom large. Here's what to do now.

4 red flags – and 1 truth – amid the peptide hype - USA Today

4 red flags – and 1 truth – amid the peptide hype - USA Today

Experimental peptides are all the rage in longevity and “optimization” podcasts, but a lot of the chatter is misleading.

Microsoft pulls plug on Nscale data centre deal - Financial Times

Microsoft pulls plug on Nscale data centre deal - Financial Times

US tech giant abandons agreement to lease capacity at neocloud’s UK site

Roth conversions: When the ‘juice isn't really worth the squeeze,’ according to a top-ranked advisor - CNBC

Roth conversions: When the ‘juice isn't really worth the squeeze,’ according to a top-ranked advisor - CNBC

If you're considering a year-end Roth conversion for 2026, there are some key things to know, experts say.

Boomers are buying into the promise of monthly income from options ETFs, but there's a tax catch - CNBC

Boomers are buying into the promise of monthly income from options ETFs, but there's a tax catch - CNBC

Covered call ETFs have been widely adopted by baby boomers to meet monthly income needs, but unlike most ETFs, the tax implications can be significant.

Costco shakes things up by offering new diaper brand for certain shoppers - Fox Business

Costco shakes things up by offering new diaper brand for certain shoppers - Fox Business

Costco has expanded its online diaper selection with Kudos, a premium brand featuring cotton liners and leak protection, but shoppers won't find it in warehouses.

Inflation is retreating from most of the store — why your biggest bills are the holdouts: Chart of the Day - Yahoo Finance

Inflation is retreating from most of the store — why your biggest bills are the holdouts: Chart of the Day - Yahoo Finance

Inflation is reaching fewer corners of the economy. That doesn't mean life is getting cheaper.