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Is the meme-stock craze making a comeback with Krispy Kreme and GoPro?

Is the meme-stock craze making a comeback with Krispy Kreme and GoPro?

Stocks in Struggling Retailers and Well-Known Brands Surge as Online Traders Rally Shares of underperforming retailers and older consumer brands experienced sharp gains as independent traders, dismissing Wall Street’s doubts, organized through online platforms. The movement is strikingly similar to the frenzy seen in 2021. However, the current surge

Trump clashes with Fed's Powell during unusual Fed visit

Trump clashes with Fed's Powell during unusual Fed visit

Trump Criticizes Fed Renovation Costs During Visit to Central Bank Donald Trump clashed with Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on Thursday during an unusual presidential visit to the central bank’s headquarters. Trump intensified his push for the Fed to lower interest rates while touring the Washington headquarters and scrutinizing

"Report warns 'climateflation' may hike UK food prices over 30% by 2050"

"Report warns 'climateflation' may hike UK food prices over 30% by 2050"

The UK faces a growing "climateflation" threat as increasingly severe weather could push food prices up by over a third by 2050, according to research. Analysis by the Autonomy Institute highlights the financial strain on households, warning that climate-driven food price hikes could push nearly 1 million people

"Kids' IRA under Trump offers modest gains, but smarter choices exist"

"Kids' IRA under Trump offers modest gains, but smarter choices exist"

There are branded merchandise, commemorative coins, watches, sneakers, and now… child savings accounts bearing a well-known name. Will this new offering gain traction? As a financial consultant, I have doubts. The newly introduced savings plan, linked to recently passed legislation, is designed to assist young people in building savings. Parents

"Government relocates hundreds of transport staff to state-run rail company"

"Government relocates hundreds of transport staff to state-run rail company"

Hundreds of Staff Shifted from Transport Department to State Rail Operator as Reforms Proceed A significant number of civil servants are being reassigned from the Department for Transport (DfT) to the state-run rail operator as part of broader efforts to streamline government operations and restructure the railway system. While officials

"UK blueberry harvest rises almost 25% due to warm spring"

"UK blueberry harvest rises almost 25% due to warm spring"

British Blueberries Thrive After Record Warm Spring British blueberries have seen a significant boost in yield this year, with harvests up by nearly a quarter compared to last season, according to growers. The warm spring weather contributed to an early crop, producing more and larger berries, while newer plant varieties

Advocates press UK councils to adopt four-day work week

Advocates press UK councils to adopt four-day work week

Dozens of Councils Consider Four-Day Week After Local Authority Makes Permanent Shift Several councils are being urged to adopt a four-day workweek after a local authority became the first in Britain to permanently approve the change. This decision follows similar moves by over 200 private-sector businesses, where employees kept their