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Oct 29 2025FINANCE

Smart Money Moves: Why Trading Stocks Might Not Be Your Best Bet

A top economist has some strong advice for everyday investors: be cautious. Richard Thaler, a big name in the world of economics, thinks that regular folks might want to think twice before jumping into the stock market. He's not alone in this thought. Many experts believe that the average person mig

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Oct 28 2025FINANCE

UK Shoppers Tighten Belts as Budget Jitters Loom

UK stores are feeling the pinch as shoppers hold back on spending. This isn't new - it's been going on for over a year. The latest figures show sales are still dropping. People are worried about what the finance minister might announce in the upcoming budget. The Confederation of British Industry (

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Oct 23 2025BUSINESS

Fossil's Fight: Tariffs, Tech, and Turnarounds

Fossil, a well-known brand in the world of fashion accessories, is in hot water. It's filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy in the U. S. , pointing fingers at U. S. tariffs and tech giants like Apple and Samsung. This move comes after Fossil proposed a restructuring plan in the U. K. to tackle its growing

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Oct 22 2025BUSINESS

Watertown Mall Gets a New Lease on Life

The Watertown Mall is staying put for now. National Development, a Newton-based company, recently bought the mall for $100. 25 million. This comes after Alexandria Real Estate Equities, a California-based firm, purchased the 24. 5-acre property in 2021 for $130 million. Alexandria had big plans to t

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Oct 21 2025CRIME

Boston's Shoplifting Problem: Progress, But Not Perfect

Boston's retail areas are still dealing with a lot of shoplifting. But, there's some good news. The city has started new plans to fight this problem. Police and business leaders talked about this at a recent meeting. The main issue is that stealing hurts everyone. It's bad for small shops, people l

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Oct 18 2025BUSINESS

Trading Cards Make a Comeback: Why Everyone's Collecting Again

Trading cards are back in a big way, and it's not just kids who are excited. Adults are also getting into the hobby, driven by nostalgia and the fun of collecting. Big stores like Target and Walmart are noticing this trend and stocking up on cards for the holiday season. Sales of trading cards have

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Oct 18 2025CRYPTO

Who's Really Shaking Up the Crypto World?

The crypto market recently experienced a significant downturn, and surprisingly, it wasn't the big institutions that caused it. Instead, it was the everyday crypto enthusiasts and retail investors who played a major role. Both Bitcoin and Ethereum saw a decline in value, but the big players in Bitco

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Oct 17 2025FINANCE

Retail Traders Keep the Market Afloat with Massive Options Trading

On a recent Friday, the stock market saw a significant drop, but something unusual happened. Retail traders, or regular people trading stocks, showed up in force. They bought a ton of options, making it the busiest day ever for options trading. Over 108 million contracts were traded, which is a huge

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Oct 17 2025LIFESTYLE

High-End Shoes Arrive in Dallas: Gianvito Rossi Opens New Store

Dallas, Texas, has a new luxury addition to its shopping scene. Gianvito Rossi, a high-end shoe brand, has opened its first store in Texas at the NorthPark Center. This brand is known for its expensive shoes, which can cost thousands of dollars. Gianvito Rossi has about five boutiques in the U. S. a

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Oct 08 2025BUSINESS

From Rowing to Retail: How Sports Shaped a Business Leader

Malina Ngai, the CEO of AS Watson, has a unique background that sets her apart in the business world. She was once a competitive athlete, and she believes that her time in sports gave her more than just discipline and leadership skills. It also taught her the importance of using data and science to

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