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The US just had its highest number of people file for unemployment benefits since the Iran war started

The war in Iran has injected significant uncertainty into the broader US economy and its labor market

The Independent UK

US jobless aid filings, a proxy for layoffs, hit highest level since Iran war began in February

The number of Americans filing for jobless aid hit their highest level in four months last week, but layoffs remain historically low despite ongoing economic uncertainty brought on by the war in Iran

AAP

Macy’s beats expectations with fourth consecutive sales gain and raises annual outlook

This latest positive indicator follows a prolonged period of sales decline for Macy's

The Independent UK

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The economic windfall of AI chips

Investors are piling into South Korea and Taiwan for semiconductor stocks, but the AI boom isn't just fattening profits at North Asia's chip champions. It is powering a broader economic resurgence, driven by stronger household consumption, rising investment and widening tax coffers.

Bangkok Post

It’s No Longer Doom and Gloom for These 3 ‘AI Doom’ Stocks

Once thought to be in serious jeopardy due to the rise of generative and agentic AI, these stocks are up this month.

Barchart

Goldman Sachs Lifts S&P 500 Target As Earnings Growth Continues To Drive Wall Street Rally

The S&P 500's rally this year has been driven largely by corporate earnings growth rather than expanding valuations, prompting Goldman Sachs to raise its year-end target for the benchmark index as Wall Street continues to post record highs.

International Business Times

Jobs stall and prices surge amid Trump’s Iran-fueled economic turmoil

The Labor Department reported Thursday that new claims for jobless aid for the week ending May 16 fell by 3,000 to 209,000

The Independent UK

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Walmart wins over broader swath of consumers, but global uncertainty clouds outlook for retailers

Walmart delivered another strong quarter of sales as the discounter's speedy deliveries and low prices served as a magnet for shoppers across the income spectrum

AAP

Walmart delivers another strong quarter but economic uncertainty clouds outlook for retail sector

Walmart delivered another strong quarter of sales as the discounter's speedy deliveries and low prices served as a magnet for shoppers across the income spectrum

AAP

Target books strongest sales growth in 4 years with customers buying into refreshed lineup

Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported the biggest increase for a widely watched measure of quarterly sales in four years

AAP

Target makes a massive comeback under its new CEO

The company says new collaborations with labels like Roller Rabbit resonated with shoppers

The Independent UK

Target books strongest sales growth in 4 years with customers buying into refreshed line up

Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported the biggest increase for a widely watched measure of quarterly sales in four years

AAP

TGT stock: Why are Target Corp shares rising? Is it the most lucrative stock today at Wall Street?

TGT stock: More customers buying in all six of Target’s main merchandising categories helped deliver the better-than-expected sales, the company said.

The Economic Times

Target books strongest comparable sales growth in 4 years during the first quarter

Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported the biggest increase for a widely watched measure of quarterly sales in four years

AAP

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Target's comparable sales post the biggest jump in 4 years during the first quarter

Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported the biggest increase for a widely watched measure of quarterly sales in four years

AAP

Target's sales at comparable stores record the biggest jump in 4 years during the first quarter

Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported the biggest increase for a widely watched measure of quarterly sales in four years

Fortune

McDonald's posts better-than-expected first quarter sales. But higher gas prices threaten demand

“Clearly, when you have elevated gas prices... that is going to disproportionately impact low-income consumers," McDonald's Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski said.

Axios

Corporate America shrugging off economic uncertainty as earnings deliver

Corporate America is delivering the goods this earnings season, even as rising energy prices threaten to undermine the momentum.

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Fortune

84% of S&P 500 companies have beaten earnings estimates this quarter—and these two words keep coming up

Despite stronger-than-expected Q1 earnings, executives are signaling caution.

Kiplinger

Why Financial Advisers Will Benefit as Google Shakes Up Financial Research

Google's free, AI-powered financial research platform is going up against established providers, giving advisory firms more options for research and analysis.

Barchart

Earnings Preview: What To Expect From FactSet Research’s Report

FactSet is facing near-term pressure ahead of Q2 earnings, while analysts remain cautious despite steady long-term growth expectations.

The Independent UK

Macy’s store changes pay off as retailer reports strong Q4 results but braces for Iran war woes

Macy's is contending with the same hurdles that have pummeled its rivals and the retailer sector as a whole

The Independent UK

Target see sales slide again as iconic retailer’s struggles continue

Target’s performance underscores the challenges faced by new CEO Michael Fiddelke

Barchart

This Blue-Chip Stock Is Down 27% in 2026 on Agentic AI Fears. Should You Buy the Dip?

This blue-chip stock is down 27% YTD but is bouncing back following Anthropic's announcement regarding AI.

Axios

How Claude conquered Washington, Wall Street and Silicon Valley

Anthropic's Claude has become the AI darling of the moment.

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