Consumer confidence surges as election nears; job openings move lower

A "We're Hiring" sign in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. Elijah Nouvelage | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesConsumers grew more optimistic about the U.S. economy heading into the contentious presidential election even as job openings hit multi-year lows, according to separate reports released Tuesday.The Conference Board's consumer confidence...

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How to prevent AI from further widening the racial wealth gap

Human resources and technology concept for AI augmenting team work.Leowolfert | Istock | Getty ImagesThe rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has been stunning in both its speed and impact. According to data from Goldman Sachs, investment in AI is expected to reach $100 billion in the U.S. and $200...

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VFC, MCD, PFE, PYPL and more

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell. VF Corp – Shares soared nearly 20% following the North Face and JanSport parent's better-than-expected quarterly results. For the fiscal second quarter, the company posted adjusted earnings of 60 cents per share on $2.76 billion in revenue. Analysts surveyed by...

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