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A recent Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) survey found that 12% of U.S. adults are using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, primarily for diabetes treatment and weight loss....

The last time the U.S. experienced stagflation was in the 1970s, characterized by high inflation, high unemployment, and slow economic growth....

MGP Ingredients (MGPI), traditionally a supplier of alcohol and specialty wheat products, significantly expanded its operations by acquiring Luxco, a prominent producer of beverage alcohol products with a well-diversified portfolio of brands...

The consensus is that U.S. interest rates have peaked and will likely decline, which could boost various industries by lowering financing costs...

Coffee is often viewed as an essential product, making companies like Starbucks (SBUX) seemingly resilient to economic downturns due to its addictive nature and daily utility for consumers...

Vistra (VST), a utility company, has broken away from the typical slow-growth pattern of the utility industry through its diversified electricity generation assets in key U.S. markets...

The recent U.S. job report has sparked optimism among investors and economists despite its modest appearance, showing the smallest job gain in six months with only 175,000 new jobs and the slowest wage increase in three years at 3.9%...

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has risen significantly from about 3% in 2020 to 7.2%, making home purchasing more expensive and difficult...

The U.S. Senate passed a bill that would require TikTok to be sold to an American company within six months or face a ban...

During economic downturns, investors often shift their capital to more stable assets like cash, gold, and safer parts of the stock market...

In the first quarter of 2024, the U.S.’ economic growth slowed down, with the real GDP increasing by only 1.6%, a sharp drop from the 3.4% growth in the last quarter of 2023...

Japan’s GDP grew significantly from $91 billion in 1965 to $1.1 trillion by 1980, with its economy focusing on innovation, efficient manufacturing, and exports, particularly in consumer electronics and automobiles...

The demand for weight loss drugs is expected to rise with 13 new obesity drugs projected to be on the market by 2029, suggesting a continued popularity in pharmaceutical solutions for weight management....

Tesla is planning to revolutionize ride-hailing with a network of self-driving robotaxis....

Last week, the U.S. Senate passed a bill requiring TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell TikTok to an American entity within six months or face a ban in the U.S. due to national security concerns....

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (WH) is a major player in the hotel industry, boasting over 9,200 hotels across 95 countries with a predominantly asset-light approach....

The U.S. financial system has a long history of bank failures, from the savings and loan crisis in the 1980s to the Great Recession, and most recently with the collapse of major banks like Silicon Valley Bank....

Life expectancy in the U.S. has steadily increased due to advancements in healthcare, nutrition, and lifestyle changes, leading to a rise in the median age of Americans...

Inflation in the U.S. is driving significant shifts in consumer behavior, with people increasingly seeking deals and opting for cheaper products...

Decades of underinvestment in U.S. infrastructure have led to deteriorating conditions, with over 7% of bridges structurally deficient and frequent water main breaks...