Whirlpool says Iran war causing 'recession-level industry decline.' The shares are down 20%

Whirlpool says Iran war causing ‘recession-level industry decline.’ The shares are down 20%

Whirlpool shares tumbled Thursday after the iconic appliance maker warned that the war in Iran triggered a severe downturn, underscoring how sharply higher fuel prices and collapsing consumer confidence are beginning to weigh on big-ticket purchases. “War in Iran resulted in recession-level industry decline in the U.S. as consumer confidence collapsed in late February and…

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Kalshi traders confident SEC will end mandatory quarterly earnings reports

Kalshi traders confident SEC will end mandatory quarterly earnings reports

An exterior view of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) headquarters in Washington. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters Prediction markets traders are confident the Securities and Exchange Commission will change its rules governing how often companies must report financial statements to shareholders, to semiannually from quarterly, following a formal proposal by regulators on Tuesday. Opinion…

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Uber and Disney are seeing the same remarkable dynamic in this economy. Both stocks are surging

Uber and Disney are seeing the same remarkable dynamic in this economy. Both stocks are surging

Higher gasoline prices and mounting geopolitical tensions are doing little to slow the American consumer — at least judging by the latest results and commentary from Uber Technologies and The Walt Disney Company. The two companies pointed to a remarkably resilient spending backdrop, with consumers continuing to shell out for rides, food delivery, vacations and…

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