McDonald’s admits its value meals have become too confusing
The fast-food chain said too many promotions at once led to confusion for staff and customers alike.
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Why Ford believes its 10.2% July U.S. sales decline was still a 'good' month
The July decline adds to a lackluster sales year for the automaker, with results off 9.7% compared to 2025.
Palantir jumps 20% on 'otherworldly' commercial revenue — here's what's driving the demand
"Our customers have declined to become vassal states of the language labs," Palantir's co-founder and CEO Alex Karp said after blowout second-quarter earnings.
Why Michigan voters are hearing 'communist' as they vote Tuesday
President Donald Trump and Republican allies are escalating attacks that label Democrats communists after progressive candidates won elections and primaries.
Trump and Republicans brand Democrats ‘communists’ amid progressive push
President Donald Trump and Republican allies are escalating attacks that label Democrats communists after progressive candidates won elections and primaries.
If I marry my girlfriend, 67, will she lose her Supplemental Security Income and divorced spouse benefits?
“She has been living with me for four years.”
Expo News Today — August 4, 2026
HSBC pretax profit beats estimates, boosted by higher net interest income and fees and more — today's expo signal.
McDonald's is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect
McDonald's stock has fallen more than 11% this year, dragging its market cap down to roughly $191 billion.
As ‘Spider-Man’ joins ‘The Odyssey’ in Imax, are premium movie screens worth the extra price?
Some movie fans call premium screenings a “gimmick.” Others are driving six hours to see “The Odyssey” in Imax 70mm.
Cyclospora outbreak is linked to two deaths in Michigan as case counts continue to rise
It’s rare for cyclosporiasis to cause death. These are the first deaths associated with the largest-ever cyclospora outbreak in the U.S.
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Stocks return to record highs. Investors who sat tight during the recent momentum crash are being rewarded.
S&P 500 heads for 25th record close of 2026, after a 42-day break.
McDonald’s admits its value meals have become too confusing
The fast-food chain said too many promotions at once led to confusion for staff and customers alike.
Should wealthier Americans forgo their Social Security benefits as a charitable gesture?
A reader writes: “I will likely be in a position to decline my benefits.”
‘My head hit the driver’s window’: A teenager T-boned our car. Will Medicare pay my hospital bills?
“My car was nearly 20 years old, and I only carried liability and uninsured motorist coverage, not collision coverage.”
TikTok users are sharing the items they say are always worth the money—here's what financial planners say
Financial planners weigh in on a recent trend on TikTok that has users sharing the items they swear are always worth the money.
‘I’m easing into retirement’: I’m getting an $80,000 pension payout. Where can I invest it safely?
“I expect to have several years before I take distributions from my 401(k) account.”
Oil prices tumble after Bessent says Strait of Hormuz deal may come this week
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would allow freedom of navigation.
These charts suggest the S&P 500 is looking like a bargain. Take them with a grain of salt.
Stocks are expensive and cheap at the same time. That’s the strange spot the S&P 500 finds itself in: It’s sitting at a fresh all-time high on Tuesday, yet the valuation metrics that usually flash a warning sign are instead flashing green.
Chipotle stock falls on potential link to salmonella outbreak in Minnesota
Chipotle has pulled the affected supply from restaurants and replaced them with peppers from different growers, according to the company.
An overlooked player in data center buildout delivers once again
Not only did results outpace expectations on both the top and bottom lines, but we also got a boost to full-year guidance.
Palantir jumps 30% on 'otherworldly' commercial revenue — here's what's driving the demand
"Our customers have declined to become vassal states of the language labs," Palantir's co-founder and CEO Alex Karp said after blowout second-quarter earnings.
Bessent says U.S. backed Japan’s yen intervention to help stabilize Asia
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. bought yen alongside Japan to curb currency volatility and reduce risks to Asian markets.
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