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Ethan Kimball
Ethan Kimball is a writer at Yahoo Finance. He is a rising senior at Bowdoin College and is majoring in Economics with a minor in Digital and Computational Studies. Ethan is involved with the ice hockey team and investing club on campus.
Yahoo FinancePet care is ‘a resilient industry’: PetSmart CEO
Despite the current inflationary environment, pet care hasn't seemed to blink an eye.
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Walmart is ‘positioned to win’ in the holiday shopping season: Analyst
Retailers are gearing up for the impending holiday shopping season, and according to one analyst, Walmart is the one most likely to dominate.
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Expect a ‘huge surge in travel’ this holiday season, economist says
Travelers were able to enjoy lower airfare prices this summer but with the holidays approaching, they should brace themselves for both higher prices and longer lines at the airport, one expert warned.
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The Fed has to pass ‘3 checkpoints’ to achieve soft landing: Strategist
According to Gurpreet Gill, there are three steps the U.S. has to embark upon in order to achieve a soft landing.
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Female-led cannabis companies receive ‘fraction of capital’ of male counterparts: Wana Brands CEO
Although the cannabis industry has become more widely accepted throughout the U.S., the number of those companies led by women has not kept up.
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Gas prices: ‘It’s not impossible’ the national average reaches $2.99 by end of the year, analyst says
Gas prices have been steadily falling for 13 straight weeks, eclipsing the declining streak the U.S. saw with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Inflation: ‘1 in 3 families have canceled vacation plans,’ State Street strategist says
Inflation is still impacting everyday Americans, particularly those participating in the stock market, according to a recent survey from State Street Global Advisors.
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Peloton’s partnership with Amazon ‘opens up a new door’ for the fitness brand: Analyst
Peloton Interactive over the past year has been struggling severely, evident by its deteriorated stock price, but the company may be able to regain some lost ground through its recent deal with Amazon.
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Inflation: ‘Customers have become brand agnostic’ in back-to-school shopping, CEO says
With the back-to-school shopping season now in full swing, consumer shopping trends have altered in the face of elevated inflation levels that have shrunk the budgets of many parents.
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Inflation Reduction Act ‘will have no measurable impact on inflation,’ economists say
New analysis by economists finds the Inflation Reduction Act offers marginal returns for the economy.
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Inflation: The Fed's hawkish stance risks 'overkill,' economist says
As the U.S. continues its reckoning with inflation, the Federal Reserve has not backed down.
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Falling gas prices 'might be a sign' of what’s next with inflation: Strategist
Gas prices are continuing to steadily decline after hitting a record high earlier this year, and one strategist is optimistic that it's a sign of things to come on the inflation front.
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Planet Fitness CEO: Gen Z gym memberships are ‘off the charts’
As Americans shake off pandemic trends and return to the gym, fitness chains like Planet Fitness (PLNT) are seeing increased membership sign-ups — particularly from one demographic.
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Teacher shortage: Union president details what’s behind the 'foreseeable' problem
Teachers are leaving the profession like never before, leaving many school districts in dire need of educators to fill those roles.
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Pet health ‘has proven to be recession resistant': Zoetis CFO
While some industries have proven to be vulnerable to the recent economic downturn and record inflation, pet health care is not one of them.
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Millennial net worth seemingly doubled since the start of COVID-19
Although the COVID-19 pandemic had devastating effects on the U.S. economy, one key demographic was able to benefit during that time: Millennials.
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Market strategist: 'It's a good point in time to take a deep breath'
After roughly 18 months of volatility, tech and small-cap stocks are starting to show signs of life.
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Hybrid work ‘bigger concern' than inflation or recession for commercial real estate: expert
Commercial real estate is down, and hybrid work settings are a big reason why, at least according to one real estate executive.
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Kevin O’Leary on inflation: ‘We just print too much money’
Inflation is arguably one of the biggest economic challenges in the U.S. right now, but not everyone can agree on what led to the major shift.
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Housing: 'Mortgage rates are going to continue to rise,' economist explains
Mortgage rates have been steadily rising over the past year and with the Federal Reserve’s latest rate hike, there likely won’t be a slowdown any time soon, according to one economist.