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Jul 12 2025BUSINESS

Graduation Luck: How Timing Shapes Job Success for Young Adults

The job market for recent college graduates has seen a significant shift in the past few years. Those who graduated in 2021 and 2022 entered a booming job market with low unemployment rates. However, the situation has changed. By March, the unemployment rate for recent graduates had risen to 5. 8%. This shift has made it much harder for new graduates to find jobs. M...

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Jul 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's MacBook Break: Why the Slowdown?

Apple's MacBook lineup might be taking a breather. With Intel facing some serious heat, Apple seems to be rethinking its yearly MacBook releases. The latest buzz suggests we won't see new MacBook Pros until 2026. Why the wait? Well, the current models aren't exactly groundbreaking. They've been rocking the same design since 2021. Even the rumored OLED display won't m...

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Jul 05 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Big Foldable Gamble: Will It Pay Off?

Samsung is set to reveal new folding phones on July 9th. The company is hoping that adding the "Ultra" name to its folding phones will make a big difference. But will that be enough to convince more people to buy them? Folding phones are still a small part of the smartphone market. In 2024, they made up only 1. 5% of all smartphones sold. Motorola has seen some succ...

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Jun 26 2025FINANCE

Crypto SPACs: Investors Cool as New Players Enter the Game

The crypto world is buzzing with new Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), but investors are not as excited as they once were. Two recent examples are M-3 Brigade Acquisition V Corp. (MBAV) and Columbus Circle Capital I Corp. (CCCM). Both have seen their stock prices drop, raising questions about the future of crypto SPACs. First, let's talk about Columbus ...

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Jun 17 2025FINANCE

Home Construction Confidence Hits a Low

The confidence of homebuilders has taken a hit, reaching near-record lows in June 2025. This drop is largely due to higher mortgage rates and economic uncertainty. The National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) showed a decline in builder sentiment, falling 2 points to 32. This is a stark contrast to June 2024, when the index wa...

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Jun 16 2025LIFESTYLE

The Classic Showdown: GR86 or MX-5 Miata?

The world of cars is always changing. Right now, electric cars and big SUVs are all the rage. But there's a group of cars that's been around for a while and still has a lot of fans. These are the small, sporty cars that put the fun back into driving. Two of these cars are the Toyota GR86 and the Mazda MX-5 Miata. They're both popular, but which one is better? Let's d...

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Jun 01 2025BUSINESS

The Return of the Boomerang: Why Old Jobs Are New Again

The job market is changing. More people are going back to their old jobs. This trend is called boomerang hiring. It's not just about workers going back. Employers are also more open to hiring people they've worked with before. This shift is happening because the job market is uncertain. Both employers and employees are looking for stability. The tech and media indus...

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May 30 2025FINANCE

First-Time Homebuyers: Where to Find the Best Deals

First-time homebuyers are facing a tough market. Prices and mortgage rates are high. This can make it hard to find a good deal. But, there are ways to make it easier. One big factor is where you choose to buy. Some places have lower prices and more options. This can make a big difference in how much you spend. A recent study looked at 180 cities in the U. S. ...

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May 30 2025CRYPTO

Trump's Sudden Love for Crypto: A Political Power Play

In the past year, Donald Trump has made a significant shift in his stance on cryptocurrency. This change is not just a personal financial move but also a strategic political one. Trump's newfound enthusiasm for crypto has led to a series of bold promises and actions. Trump's journey with crypto began last July when he spoke at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville. He...

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May 29 2025BUSINESS

Tariffs Take a Toll: Best Buy's Financial Shift

Best Buy has recently announced a change in its financial outlook for the year. This change is largely due to increased tariffs, which have raised the costs of many products the company sells. These tariffs are part of a broader trade policy that has been causing waves in the U. S. economy. The company now expects its revenue to be lower than previously thought. Inst...

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