Consumer Confidence

Sellers returned to the Mid-Atlantic housing market in March, but rising rates and global conflict are creating an uneven and unpredictable spring season.

A global industrial giant's 10-14% surcharge reveals the direct line from Mideast conflict to higher costs for your local hospital and restaurant.

Estonian food group PRFoods reports staggering losses as home market revenue plummets over 70%, forcing a strategic pivot to its stable UK subsidiary.

100 Teamsters at Atlanta's airport secured major wage hikes and benefits, a victory that could ripple through the entire rental car industry.

RV giant THOR Industries' upcoming Q2 earnings are a critical test for consumer spending as interest rate cuts battle cautious sentiment and market shifts.

Top policymakers, including Dr. Agustín Carstens and FATF President Luis Urrutia Corral, will convene in Mérida to address critical cross-border tax issues.

As AI pushes data centers to their limits, the optical industry gathers at OFC 2026 to unveil the power-efficient, high-speed networks of the future.

A breakthrough plant-based ingredient from Nouryon is setting a new standard for laundry, proving high performance and true sustainability can coexist.

A massive $313M federal funding win brings hope to the ALS community, pushing total investment past $1.6B. But how close are we to a real breakthrough?

A new deal for the rare isotope Actinium-225 could break a major supply bottleneck, accelerating the development of highly targeted cancer treatments.

A new report shows the carbon removal market has the tools to fight climate change, but widespread corporate inaction threatens to strand vital projects.

A national report card gives the U.S. a 'B' on rare disease policy, but stark state-by-state disparities leave millions vulnerable to financial ruin.

A spike in layoffs to 14-year highs clashes with extreme investor optimism, raising fears of a major market correction on the horizon for 2026.

The 2026 Chicago Auto Show evolves with new exhibits celebrating local car culture, family fun, and outdoor adventure, redefining the modern auto event.

With a new focus on eye disease and fresh funding, Surrozen will present its novel Wnt-based pipeline to investors. What's at stake for the future of sight?

A new survey reveals a major shift in Valentine's Day, with over a third of consumers buying chocolate for themselves. Is self-love the new romance?

ODU economists predict a stark 2026 for Virginia, citing massive federal job losses, a housing crisis, and a growing divide between the rich and poor.

The state lottery has earned the highest global honor for player protection, but with over a million residents at risk, what does this certification truly mean?

A new report reveals a grim reality: the typical American worker has under $1,000 for retirement. Is the system, not the saver, fundamentally broken?

K-beauty brand Hanhoo expands its reach, launching its affordable, innovative acne solutions nationwide in Target, shaking up the competitive skincare aisle.