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Nov 16 2025BUSINESS

Why Shopping Local in Utah is a Smart Move This Holiday Season

Shopping local isn't just about buying stuff; it's about supporting the people around you. In Washington County, small business owners say they do more for the community than big stores ever could. They build relationships, invest money locally, and create unique experiences. Take Jennifer Hawkins,

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Pig Hill Farms: A Shining Light on Biosecurity

Pig Hill Farms in Lyon County is making waves with a unique approach to keeping their pigs healthy. They've started using far-UV light as part of their biosecurity measures. This isn't your average light bulb; it's a special kind of ultraviolet light that's safe for humans but tough on germs. The f

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Aftermath of the Louisville Plane Crash: A Scrapyard's Tale of Survival

In the midst of a typical workday, chaos erupted near the Louisville, Kentucky, airport. A UPS cargo plane, attempting to take off, crashed and set off a chain of explosions that devastated a nearby scrapyard. Workers at Grade A Auto Parts & Recycling were thrust into a nightmare, fighting for their

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Dubai's Sky Duo: How flydubai and Emirates Share the Skies

Dubai has two major airlines, Emirates and flydubai. They work together, not against each other. flydubai is the smaller one. It flies to 119 places. Emirates flies to more, 143 places. But flydubai is not small in spirit. It has a big heart and a big network. flydubai uses smaller planes, Boeing 7

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

China's Plan to Boost Economy Over Next Five Years

China's finance minister recently shared some big plans for the country's economy. Over the next five years, China aims to strengthen its fiscal policy. This means they will use different tools like taxes, government bonds, and subsidies to support economic growth. The minister mentioned that the g

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Could Portable Mortgages Shake Up the Housing Market?

The idea of portable mortgages is making waves in the housing market. This concept would let homeowners move their current mortgage to a new home, keeping their old interest rate and terms. It sounds like a dream for those stuck with low rates, but is it really the solution to the housing market's p

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Tencent Music: A Bright Future Ahead?

Tencent Music Entertainment Group Class A is making waves in the stock market. Analysts are bullish on this company. Lincoln Kong, a respected analyst from Goldman Sachs, thinks it's a good buy. He recently set a price target of HK$99. 00 for the stock. This is higher than the current price of HK$75

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Job Cuts Skyrocket: A Closer Look at the Numbers

The job market is in a tough spot right now. In October 2025, companies in the U. S. cut 153, 074 jobs. That's a huge jump from October 2024, when only 55, 597 jobs were cut. It's also a big increase from the month before, with 54, 064 job cuts in September 2025. This news comes from Challenger, Gra

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Fintech's Future: Merging Worlds and AI's Role

In 2026, the fintech world is expected to see big changes. Experts predict a lot of action in the areas of IPOs and mergers. They discussed this at a recent event focused on fintech trends. One major trend is the blending of decentralized finance (DeFi) and traditional finance (TradFi). This mix is

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Walmart's Stock Soars: A Look at the Numbers

Walmart's stock has seen a remarkable rise since Doug McMillon took the helm in 2014. It has more than quadrupled in value, outperforming many of its competitors. Only Amazon and Costco have seen better returns in that time. Target, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Kroger, and Albertsons have all lagged

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