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Retail Sector on Edge as Black Friday Spending Set for First Drop in 4 Years
A projected 4% decline in holiday weekend spending signals growing consumer caution, even as overall seasonal forecasts remain positive.
Housing Sector Eyes Relief as Mortgage Rates Dip to Multi-Week Lows
A notable drop in the 30-year fixed rate to 6.21% offers a glimmer of hope for housing affordability, though homebuilder and lender stocks show a muted initial reaction.
US Airlines Face New Headwinds From 'America-First' Tourism Policy
A planned $100 national park surcharge for foreign visitors threatens to dampen lucrative international travel demand, pressuring carriers like United, American, and Delta.
Bain's $2.1B Kioxia Sale Signals Caution in Booming Memory Chip Market
The private equity giant's move to sell a large stake in the Japanese chipmaker raises questions about the sustainability of the sector's AI-fueled rally.
Pharma Sector Faces Headwinds as US Finalizes Price Cuts
Negotiations for 15 blockbuster drugs including Ozempic, Ibrance, and Janumet signal a new era of government pricing power, pressuring manufacturer revenues.
EV Sector Faces Reality Check as Federal Tax Credits Expire
Automakers like Ford and GM confront slowing demand and rising competition from hybrids as crucial consumer subsidies end, pressuring sales and profitability.
Solar Sector Dims as Bankruptcies and Subsidy Cuts Mount
PosiGen's bankruptcy filing highlights a deepening crisis in the residential solar industry, battered by high interest rates and the end of key federal tax credits.
Fintech Lenders Face New Risks as Online Gambling Boom Fuels Consumer Debt
Bank of America warns the surge in sports betting is creating a potential wave of loan defaults, straining underwriting models for consumer finance firms.