A woman walks past a “Now Hiring” sign in front of a store on January 13, 2022 in Arlington, Virginia. Olivier Douliery | AFP | Getty Images Retailers are ramping up hiring this year, defying economic concerns as consumers keep shopping. The retail trades added nearly 22,000 jobs in April, accounting for almost one-fifth of …
Timeka Gomillion is working two jobs — as an usher at an event space, and a receptionist at the student center — while finishing her computer engineering studies at the University of the District of Columbia. The 35-year-old said she’s juggling multiple jobs out of financial necessity — and with rising living expenses, she expects …
Whirlpool shares tumbled Thursday after the iconic appliance maker warned that the war in Iran triggered a severe downturn, underscoring how sharply higher fuel prices and collapsing consumer confidence are beginning to weigh on big-ticket purchases. “War in Iran resulted in recession-level industry decline in the U.S. as consumer confidence collapsed in late February and …
Avishek Das | Lightrocket | Getty Images DoorDash reported mixed first-quarter results after the bell on Wednesday as it pours more money into new technology and features. Shares popped 10% following the report. Here’s how the company did versus LSEG estimates: Earnings per share: 42 cents vs. 36 cents expected Revenue: $4.04 billion vs. $4.14 …
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on April 30, 2026. NYSE Stocks rose on Wednesday following a report that the U.S. and Iran were nearing an agreement to end the war. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 528 points, or 1.1%. The S&P 500 advanced 1.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite …
Higher gasoline prices and mounting geopolitical tensions are doing little to slow the American consumer — at least judging by the latest results and commentary from Uber Technologies and The Walt Disney Company. The two companies pointed to a remarkably resilient spending backdrop, with consumers continuing to shell out for rides, food delivery, vacations and …
Uber reported first-quarter revenue on Wednesday that missed estimates, but the ride-hailing giant issued bookings guidance for the current quarter that exceeded analysts’ expectations. The stock climbed 10% following the earnings release. Here’s how the company did versus Wall Street’s expectations, according to estimates compiled by LSEG: Earnings per share: 13 cents vs. 70 cents expected Revenue: $13.2 …
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(PRO Views are exclusive to PRO subscribers, giving them insight on the news of the day direct from a real investing pro. See the full discussion above.) New York Stock Exchange insider Jay Woods is keeping an eye on an earnings report from Uber Technologies this week, which could possibly spark a share price rally. …
CEO of Palantir Technologies Alex Karp speaks during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on Jan. 20, 2026. Fabrice Coffrini | AFP | Getty Images The U.S. stock market is on a tear, clearing one hurdle after another, from elevated crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions to five of the seven “magnificent” …