Stocks close best week of 2024 on inflation and Federal Reserve outlook

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump argue about the economy

Powwow by Elon Musk and former President Trump

Walmart attracts savvy savers, shares reach all-time high

Starbucks fires CEO and hires new fast-food top manager

Layoffs in companies are increasing

WINNING WEEK: US stocks closed the best week of the year more about the markets. An important report on consumer inflation calmed investors’ nerves…Read more here. Both set the stage for the speech by US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell next Thursday.…more business news here.

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THE ECONOMY: Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump are focusing on the U.S. economy during the campaign. Harris says she will give free money to first-time home buyers…Read more here. While Trump notes that unaffordable housing is a product of President Biden…Read more here.

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ELON MUSK IMPACT: The Tesla CEO hosted former President Trump for an interview that covered many topics, including a dig at the UAW…Read more here. And the missteps in canceling the Keystone pipeline…Read more here.

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WALMART WINS: The country’s largest retailer said shoppers of all income levels are looking for great value products after reporting strong quarterly results… Read more here. Meanwhile, Walmart shares reached a new record high…check here.

VIDEO: Walmart’s CFO explains why business is booming.

YOU ARE FIRED, YOU ARE HIRED: Starbucks fired its CEO, who had held the position for just under a year, and hired a new head of Chipotle…Read more here. Investors liked the move, which sent Starbucks shares soaring…check here.

Increasing job cuts: Cisco and MasterCard joined the many companies laying off employees…Read more here.

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