Copy Citation Kimberly A. Berg, Chadwick C. Curtis, and Nelson C. Mark, “Temperature Fluctuations and Economic Conditions: Evidence from Weekly U.S. Data,” NBER Working Paper 35529 (2026), https://doi.org/10.3386/w35529. Copy to Clipboard Download Citation
ARTYOORAN / Shutterstock.com When you spot Kirkland Signature brand’s black, white and red logo on an item at Costco, pay attention. You may be saving money and ending up with high-quality products as well. Many Kirkland Signature goods are certified in their specific categories, meaning they meet high standards set by the U.S. Department of…
The Chinese government on Monday claimed the US has promised to cap tariffs at 20 percent. This is at least misleading and may be false. To the extent it’s accurate, it could help stabilize the Trump administration’s fluctuating trade policy. However, the cost would be prohibitively high: bizarrely favorable treatment of China, possible discrimination against…
The Financial Accounting Standards Board voted Wednesday to move ahead with making what it has called “targeted improvements” to its standards for the accounting treatment of goodwill. The new project will address both the level of the company at which goodwill will be tested for impairment and how often the testing is required. Before the…
Topline The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled to its worst day of the year Wednesday, falling over 2% after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged as central bank officials have appeared conflicted on how to handle mounting inflation concerns. People walk by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on July 23, 2026 in New…
The BobVila.com Daily Tips, tricks & ideas for a better home and yard, delivered to your inbox daily. It takes a unique strategy to create an attractive shady landscape under and around trees. Lawn grass doesn’t grow well in the shade, and flowering plants often perform poorly. Even if they receive enough light, some plants…
Starbucks on Wednesday raised its full-year outlook after reporting its fourth straight quarter of same-store sales growth. For fiscal 2026, Starbucks now expects adjusted earnings per share in a range of $2.55 to $2.65, up from its prior outlook of $2.25 to $2.45 per share. It now also projects global same-store sales will rise nearly…
DoorDash Inc. is building its own delivery drones and has gained the necessary approvals to operate them commercially, the latest in its effort to delegate more orders to robots as a way of cutting delivery times. DoorDash, the largest food-delivery company in the US, has gained the Part 135 air carrier certification from the Federal…
Andy Williams sang “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of The Year,” however the general reaction we’re getting from everyone is that they aren’t in the Christmas Spirit. The year has been a chore at best, and we’re all feeling weighed down. No one wants to think about cooking, and Christmas Cookies have been the last…
Whether driven by retirements or re-configuration, the insurance industry is scrambling for tech talent. This article appears in the July/August issue of Global Finance Magazine. Caught between a wave of retirements and a weak talent pipeline short on tech-savvy candidates, the insurance industry faces a talent shortage that could affect its ability to address cyber…
