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In this edition of Indicators of the Week: the new incentive for speed in cash prizes for Olympic tr

With tax season upon us, many people are paying someone or a software to get their tax returns done.

Europe wants clean energy, but it's struggling to compete with the low cost of China's green technol

You've heard of the British royal family, but what about the "working royals?" Today on the show, an

Why companies spin off

2024/4/8

General Electric has been staggering along for years as a conglomerate. But recently, it's turned to

The U.S. labor market continues its hot streak, adding 303,000 jobs last month — more than expected.

"Shadow fleet" refers to the collective of ships used by countries that have sanctions against them,

Since 2020, grocery prices have shot up. If you're looking to save a buck, it's often more affordabl

The sun is shining, birds are singing, and...our allergies are going NUTS. That can only mean one th

Does breaking the law ... make financial sense? Paying future fines and settlements at the risk of h

Many broad economic indicators are positive, but consumer sentiment is negative. Even with cooling i

March Madness is in full swing as Men's and Women's college basketball teams across the country comp

Help Wanted at Boeing

2024/3/26

Boeing's CEO Dave Calhoun has resigned and will step down at the end of the year. It comes after a s

You might notice we're looking a little refreshed thanks to our new podcast logo. Today on the show,

Countries all over the world are making big moves in monetary policies. From unexpected cuts to long

Snowmaking has helped cover up the effects of climate change for a long time. But by the turn of the

The number of teenagers in the workforce today is at its highest level in about 20 years. At the sam

Tick tock for TikTok?

2024/3/19

The political pressure on TikTok continues to ratchet up. This week Biden administration officials a

The majority of European members of NATO are not spending as much on defense as they agreed to. But

It's Indicators of the Week, our up close and personal examination of economic headlines. Today we h