Segments From This Episode

• JPMorgan pauses stock buybacks as profits slump

  by Kristin Schwab

  

  CEO Jamie Dimon also cited economic worries, including the Ukraine war and inflation, in the big bank’s move to conserve cash.

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• Some homebuilders are dropping prices as mortgage rates rise, economist says

  by Amy Scott, Richard Cunningham and Sean McHenry

  

  People “desperately want to purchase,” but are stepping out of the difficult market, says Ali Wolf, chief economist at Zonda.

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• Shanghai’s lockdown has eased, but businesses are still tallying the costs

  by Jennifer Pak

  

  Shanghai’s lockdown crippled supply chains and logistics. Materials and transport costs climbed, and there have been personal struggles too.

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• With a new school year in view, many districts struggle to find enough teachers

  by Stephanie Hughes

  

  Some districts are offering more pay and housing stipends. Others are cutting back, putting a bigger load on remaining teachers.

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• Alaska Airlines, Microsoft and carbon capture firm join forces to develop sustainable fuels

  by Meghan McCarty Carino

  

  Sustainable aircraft fuel is tricky — electric batteries and biofuels have big drawbacks. A startup is converting carbon dioxide into jet fuel.

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• TikTok has a problem with paid ads going undisclosed

  by Amy Scott and Sarah Leeson

  

  The FTC requires social media influencers to clearly disclose paid advertisements, but not everyone does.

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