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  • Access to federal data in flux
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    David Van Riper, an expert in improving public access to government data, discusses why the information is vital. Plus, Walmart is branching out beyond retail.

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  • Unlike professional financial advisors, financial influencers aren't necessarily accredited to give advice.
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    Traditionally, Americans have relied on certified financial advisors for investment advice. But social media has given rise to free advice from financial influencers.

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  • Flutter Entertainment, parent company of FanDuel, raised revenue expectations from $40 billion to $63 billion by 2030.
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    Same-game parlays are growing in popularity among casual sports bettors. The payouts are bigger, but odds are longer, so sports books are happy to take the bet.

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  • Since buying their first floating cabin in 2021, Brandon and Sarah Jones have bought, renovated and sold two more floating cabins.
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    In 2021, Sarah and Brandon Jones moved to a floating cabin on Lake Fontana in western North Carolina. Even after renovations, living on the water was cheaper than land.

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  • Demographics are destiny
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    In the U.S., there’s an aging workforce in our future. That’s why we’re visiting Cumberland County, Tennessee, where around a third of residents are over 65.

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  • Jan 24, 2025

    House brands

    House brands
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    Private label goods just had a record sales year. Are consumers abandoning brand loyalty for savings, or have in-house brands stepped up their game?

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  • Kellogg's Diner closed during the pandemic and reopened. New York Times reporter Priya Krishna stayed awake to sample the atmosphere and the food.
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    24-hour diners have been disappearing in New York. Reporter Priya Krishna worked the graveyard shift at one that reopened and found it very lively.

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  • Jan 24, 2025

    Still looking

    Still looking
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    Although new unemployment claims barely grew last week, continuing claims hit a multiyear high. Plus, luxury EVs and a climate-friendly home.

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  • Buy in bulk and on credit
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    That’s the recipe for the consumer spending-driven economy. Plus, wildfire relief donations and executive order mumbo jumbo.

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  • That’s a headscratcher
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    We break down some of President Donald Trump’s policy announcements that don’t track with industry realities. Plus, wage growth continues to outpace inflation.

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