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Big brands are watching U.S. consumer behavior.

SMGN April 25, 2025

Companies responsible for providing food and essential household products are beginning to publicly express their concern about the future of the American consumer. “Compared to the situation three months ago, today we probably don’t have such a positive view of consumer behavior,” said Jamie Caulfield, Chief Financial Officer of PepsiCo,

Wall Street Rebounds Following Trump’s Conciliatory Remarks on the Fed and China Trade

SMGN April 23, 2025

U.S. stock markets advanced for a second straight session on Wednesday following statements from President Donald Trump indicating he would not remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The gains were also fueled by optimism that the administration might relax some of the trade tariffs currently imposed on China. By midday,

Google and the U.S. Department of Justice Enter Key Phase in Antitrust Case

SMGN April 22, 2025

Nearly a year after U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that Google had engaged in practices that allowed it to maintain its leadership in the search engine market, the tech giant and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) are back in court. This time, the focus is on determining what

Retail Spending Sees Biggest Rise in Over Two Years Amid Tariff Concerns

SMGN April 17, 2025

Retail spending in the United States saw its largest monthly increase since January 2023, according to data released Wednesday by the Department of Commerce. Sales at stores, restaurants, and auto dealerships rose by 1.4% compared to the previous month, driven primarily by vehicle purchases. The increase is largely attributed to

‘The Economist’ editor unpacks the ‘biggest trade policy shock’ of Trump’s tariffs

SMGN April 15, 2025

President Trump’s sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs have upended the global economy, sending stock markets into turmoil. “This is, without a doubt, the biggest trade policy shock, I think, in history,” Zanny Minton Beddoes, the editor-in-chief of The Economist, says. Trump last week ordered a minimum 10% tax on nearly everything

Researchers hope AI can help with the shortage of mental health providers.

SMGN April 15, 2025

New research suggests that given the right kind of training, AI bots can deliver mental health therapy with as much efficacy as — or more than — human clinicians. The recent study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, shows results from the first randomized clinical trial for AI therapy. Researchers

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A Humble Farewell: Pope Francis to Be Buried in Rome After Historic Funeral

SMGN April 25, 2025

Pope Francis will be laid to rest this Saturday, as dignitaries, church leaders, and mourners from around the world gather to honor his legacy. The ceremony marks not only the passing of a spiritual leader but also a significant departure from long-standing papal traditions. Francis passed away six days ago

Gut microbes under scrutiny: a bacterial toxin may be behind the rise in colorectal cancer among young adults

SMGN April 25, 2025

Damage caused by gut bacteria may be linked to the rise in colon cancer among young adults. It remains unclear why cases of this disease have doubled in people under the age of 55 over the past two decades—a staggering increase that has raised concern among doctors and cancer researchers.

Big brands are watching U.S. consumer behavior.

SMGN April 25, 2025

Companies responsible for providing food and essential household products are beginning to publicly express their concern about the future of the American consumer. “Compared to the situation three months ago, today we probably don’t have such a positive view of consumer behavior,” said Jamie Caulfield, Chief Financial Officer of PepsiCo,

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