The recent rally in Chewy shares, triggered by a social media post from meme stock leader Roaring Kitty, has once again brought attention to the power of online influencers in the stock market. Keith Gill, commonly known as Roaring Kitty, has a history of stirring up trading activity in speculative stocks like GameStop by posting
The cost of prescription medications in the United States has been steadily rising, with a staggering 37% increase since 2014. This rise in prices has far exceeded the rate of inflation, leading to higher out-of-pocket expenses for consumers. The average American now spends $16.26 out of pocket per prescription, according to data from GoodRx. This
Recent reports have indicated a shift in the real estate market, with home prices showing signs of cooling off after months of rapid growth. While prices are still higher compared to a year ago, the rate of increase has slowed down considerably. This slowdown can be attributed to several factors, including rising mortgage rates and
Walgreens, a major retail pharmacy giant, faced a significant blow as its shares plummeted nearly 20% following the release of fiscal third-quarter earnings that failed to meet expectations. The company had to slash its full-year adjusted profit outlook due to the harsh business environment for pharmacies and U.S. consumers. Amidst these challenges, Walgreens CEO Tim
The forecast for Chinese automakers to achieve 33% of the global automotive market share by 2030 highlights the rapid expansion expected to occur outside of their home country. This growth, which is projected to come from a forecast 21% market share this year, is anticipated to be largely driven by sales in markets outside of
The upcoming 2024 presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump is expected to shed light on their stance regarding tax policy. One crucial issue that will likely be discussed is the expiration of Republicans’ tax breaks, which were implemented through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA). Several provisions
H&M saw its shares plummet by more than 14% following the release of its second-quarter financial results. The company reported a smaller-than-expected increase in profits, causing concern among investors. Operating profit for the period fell short of analyst estimates, coming in at 7.1 billion Swedish kroner, compared to the anticipated 7.37 billion Swedish kroner. Despite
Cody Gude, a 35-year-old resident of Tampa, Florida, was eagerly anticipating his student loan payments dropping from $200 to $100 in July. This decrease in payment meant that he would no longer have to work extra hours delivering groceries on Instacart. However, his relief turned to disappointment when federal judges in Kansas and Missouri put
Southwest Airlines recently announced a 4% decrease in its shares during premarket trading, following a revision of its second-quarter revenue forecast. The airline cited changing booking patterns as the primary reason for the adjustment. Southwest now predicts a fall of 4% to 4.5% in revenue per available seat mile for the second quarter compared to
In a recent discussion at the World Economic Forum’s “Summer Davos” meeting in Dalian, China, Wan Gang, who played a crucial role in China’s electric car strategy, proposed an intriguing idea. He suggested that Chinese investment in the European electric vehicles industry could be a mutually beneficial way to navigate through the ongoing trade tensions