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Quartz • May 20, 2025

Mark Cuban says he's leaving Shark Tank a lot richer than he started

After 15 years on the television series, Mark Cuban announced his departure, having significantly increased his personal wealth through various investments made during his time on...

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Quartz • May 20, 2025

Noom is offering smaller doses of compounded Wegovy for weight loss

By introducing reduced-strength compounded Wegovy, Noom aims to capture a broader customer base while addressing cost concerns in the expanding weight management industry.

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Quartz • May 20, 2025

Memorial Day weekend gas prices might be the lowest in decades

The reduced fuel costs during the holiday period could lead to notable savings for consumers and potentially influence overall spending patterns in the transportation and travel se...

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Quartz • May 20, 2025

A Tesla battery supplier just had a huge IPO

The recent public offering of the leading electric vehicle battery manufacturer in Hong Kong raised $4.6 billion, marking a significant influx of capital and investor confidence in...

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Quartz • May 20, 2025

Elon Musk says he'll still lead Tesla in 5 years: 'Unless I die'

Elon Musk expressed his intention to maintain his role as Tesla’s CEO over the next five years, highlighting the potential impact this continuity could have on the company’s financ...

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Quartz • May 20, 2025

Tariffs are souring the mood for global exporters, study says

The imposition of trade barriers has led many international businesses to anticipate increased expenses and slower output, impacting their financial outlook and overall economic st...

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Quartz • May 20, 2025

Jamie Dimon says investors are actually being way too chill about tariffs

Jamie Dimon believes that financial markets are underestimating the potential impact of trade restrictions, which could lead to increased costs and uncertainties affecting investme...

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Quartz • May 20, 2025

Smartphone exports from China to the U.S. are plunging

The decline in shipments of Chinese-made smartphones to the United States reflects escalating trade tensions, potentially impacting revenue streams for manufacturers and affecting...

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Quartz • May 20, 2025

Home Depot says it won't raise prices because of tariffs

Despite ongoing tariff pressures impacting the retail sector, Home Depot has decided to maintain current pricing levels, signaling a different approach to managing cost increases c...

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Quartz • May 20, 2025

What wealthy people are reading this summer, according to JPMorgan Chase

JPMorgan Chase highlights that affluent individuals are shifting their focus this summer toward more intellectually engaging content, potentially reflecting evolving interests in e...

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Quartz • May 20, 2025

Home Depot shows that the housing market chill is hitting hard

Home Depot's mixed sales results in the first quarter reveal underlying challenges in the housing sector, as overall revenue increased but same-store sales experienced a slight dec...

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Quartz • May 19, 2025

China says the U.S. is screwing up trade talks with its move against Huawei

The recent U.S. action targeting Huawei has complicated negotiations with China, potentially impacting tariffs, market access, and overall economic relations between the two larges...

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Quartz • May 19, 2025

Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan will let customers buy Bitcoin

JPMorgan’s decision to offer Bitcoin purchases to its clients highlights growing acceptance of digital assets within traditional financial institutions, potentially increasing cryp...

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Quartz • May 19, 2025

'Deeply painful': Nvidia CEO says a new chip ban has cost it $15 billion

Nvidia's CEO reported that recently imposed restrictions on chip sales have negatively impacted the company’s revenue by approximately $15 billion amid ongoing trade tensions.

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Quartz • May 19, 2025

JPMorgan Chase wants bosses to 'resist' hiring and use AI

JPMorgan Chase is considering a slowdown in workforce expansion by encouraging managers to limit new hires and focus on implementing artificial intelligence to enhance operational...

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Quartz • May 19, 2025

A top Fed official sees just one interest rate cut this year

A leading Federal Reserve representative indicated that monetary policy may involve a single rate decrease in 2025, followed by a period of observation to evaluate the economic imp...

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Quartz • May 19, 2025

Trump-world admits it: America pays for tariffs

Despite previous assertions, recent statements from key figures acknowledge that the economic burden of tariffs ultimately falls on U.S. consumers and businesses through higher cos...

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Quartz • May 19, 2025

China's Xiaomi will spend $7 billion on homegrown chips amid the trade war

Xiaomi plans to allocate nearly $7 billion over the next ten years to enhance its domestic semiconductor production, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers during ongoing t...

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Quartz • May 19, 2025

Congrats, you own crypto now: Coinbase joins the S&P 500

Coinbase’s inclusion in the S&P 500 reflects increased acceptance of digital asset firms within traditional financial markets, potentially attracting broader investor interest and...

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Quartz • May 19, 2025

Trump said Walmart earned billions more than expected. Here's why that's preposterous

Walmart's actual financial performance did not exceed projections by a significant margin, making claims of unexpected substantial profits inconsistent with the company's typical e...

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Quartz • May 19, 2025

The Dow drops 300 points as Moody's downgrades U.S. debt and Trump attacks Walmart

U.S. financial markets experienced notable declines amid a credit rating downgrade and political tensions, leading investors to seek safer assets as volatility increased across maj...

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Quartz • May 18, 2025

Target, Home Depot, and Zoom: Stocks to watch this week

Investors closely monitored key companies amid fluctuating market optimism influenced by the evolving U.S.-China trade discussions and significant movements in major technology sec...

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Quartz • May 18, 2025

Trump to Walmart: Make less money

President Trump's criticism of Walmart highlights concerns that ongoing trade tensions and increased tariffs may lead to higher operational costs, potentially impacting the company...

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Quartz • May 17, 2025

Stocks rally, Tesla's board chair sells, and Coinbase's big moment: Markets news roundup

Recent market movements have led to a modest increase in the Nasdaq's year-to-date performance, while the S&P 500 remains unchanged and the Dow Jones shows a slight decline.

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Quartz • May 17, 2025

Walmart's warning, Costco's gold bar craze, and Trump's retreat: Business news roundup

Costco's increasing demand for gold products highlights shifting consumer spending patterns, which may influence the company's revenue streams and affect market dynamics in the ret...

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Quartz • May 16, 2025

Mark Cuban is leaving Shark Tank — and making a $750 million return to sports

Mark Cuban is reentering the sports sector by launching a $750 million private equity fund following his recent sale of the majority ownership of the Dallas Mavericks.

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Quartz • May 16, 2025

Vietnam approves a $1.5 billion Trump golf resort project as tariff talks loom

The approval of a $1.5 billion investment for developing golf courses, hotels, and real estate in Vietnam represents a substantial economic commitment amid ongoing negotiations ove...

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Quartz • May 16, 2025

Verizon dumped DEI. Then regulators cleared its $20 billion Frontier deal

Following Verizon’s decision to discontinue its diversity initiatives, regulatory approval was granted for its $20 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications, marking a major t...

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Quartz • May 16, 2025

Consumer sentiment nears rock bottom over fears of higher prices

The decline in consumer confidence reflects growing worries about rising costs and economic policies, which may lead to reduced household spending and potentially slow overall econ...

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Quartz • May 16, 2025

3 stocks Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is selling — and 2 stocks it's buying

Berkshire Hathaway’s recent transactions reflect a strategic portfolio adjustment, with significant stock sales exceeding purchases by approximately $1.5 billion, indicating a caut...

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