International inbound travel to U.S. shows mixed recovery
Canadian travel dropped sharply in the first half of 2025, according to numbers by U.S. Travel Association.
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U.S. stocks end mixed Friday, but S&P 500 and Nasdaq book weekly gains
Sarepta shares plunge 40% as future of its gene therapy appears at risk
Sarepta reported a third death tied to its gene therapies.
Corporate America keeps calling consumers ‘resilient.’ Consumers beg to differ.
Rich American Express customers continue to spend freely, with one exception
American Express said Friday that travel spending in the quarter was weaker than transactions for goods and services.
Insurers just marked the costliest first half of the year since 2011
Global insured losses for the first half of this year have reached $84 billion, according to a recent Gallagher Re report.
Inflation outlook tumbles to pre-tariff levels in latest University of Michigan survey
Consumers' worst fears about tariff-induced inflation have receded, though they are still wary of price increases to come.
Company insiders have gotten bearish. But these 11 stocks remain in favor.
Why Delta and United are pulling away from the airline pack
U.S. airlines are struggling from weaker domestic spring and summer demand and lower fares.