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The home improvement and hardware retail sectors faced a challenging year in 2025, as sales suffered from a continued housing slump and consumers’ reluctance to spend in uncertain economic conditions. Industry leader Home Depot’s sales declined by 3.8% in its fourth quarter of 2025, ending Feb. 1, 2026, though its annual sales rose by 3.2%. […]

You have a savings account, and you feel responsible for keeping it open and funded at your local bank branch. The balance sits there, earning a fraction of a penny for every dollar you deposit into that account each month. Here is the part your bank branch never explains during those routine visits or brief

U.S. stocks jumped on April 17,closing on a very healthy note to end the week after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz will stay operational during the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. That eased fears of a major oil supply shock. The Dow rose more than 900 points, the S&P 500 climbed above 7,100 for the first time,

JPMorgan Chase just reported strong first-quarter results. Its CEO used the earnings call to warn investors not to get comfortable. On JPMorgan’s Q1 2026 earnings call on April 14, CEO Jamie Dimon declined to predict whether the U.S. was heading for a recession. But he did not hold back on what happens when the next

Premium cards now charge annual fees north of $700, while average APRs on accounts assessed interest hit 22.30% in the fourth quarter of 2025, the Federal Reserve’s G.19 consumer credit report shows. For many people, that means searching for a credit card that avoids large annual fees while still rewarding the dollars you spend each

My 22-year-old son likes Popeyes but only vaguely knows the cartoon character carrying the same name. (The chicken chain is actually named after Popeye Doyle, the character from “The French Connection,” not the spinach-eating sailor). He’s also unfamiliar with a number of other celebrities who have lent their names to chicken chains, including Roy Rogers,

Retired Americans collecting Social Security benefits often anticipate the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in their monthly paychecks, which is designed to ensure their benefits don’t lose value as prices for everyday items rise due to inflation. In my reporting on this and other personal finance topics over the years, I’ve found that these adjustments are

TheStreet aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Why we love this deal The weather might be getting warmer, but the volatility of spring weather always has us on guard, especially since Mother Nature loves to throw all kinds

Goldman Sachs just raised its outlook on China’s robotaxi market by a meaningful margin. The revision signals the bank now believes commercialization is moving faster than it previously assumed. In a note published April 18, Goldman analysts led by Allen Chang forecast that China’s robotaxi fleet will nearly triple from 5,000 vehicles in 2025 to

The American starter home has slipped beyond the reach of many younger adults, and families are watching their kids fall further behind each year. Rents, student debt, and high home prices have pushed first-time buyers well past what used to be an ordinary milestone, according to NAR. In many households, a shift has occurred, with