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Wealthier Americans are driving much of the growth in spending, while lower-income consumers are falling further behind.
Profits in the second quarter are on track for about 12% year over year growth, according to an analysis by FactSet.
Lydia Clarke navigates co-owning two California cheese shops and a bar amid tariffs and a decline in business in downtown Los Angeles.
The United States exported a record 31 quadrillion BTUs of energy last year, about 30% of total domestic energy production.
ICE's big new budget offers upside for private prison companies and the communities staffing new facilities.