Tuesday, October 6

This article examines the growing trend of companies announcing layoffs months in advance, exploring both the anxiety this creates for employees and the potential benefits like extra job-search time, while experts weigh in on how workers and employers can navigate this uncertain period.

Despite packed parking lots and strong sales, Costco and Walmart shares have slipped as investors demand more growth from their defensive‑stock premiums. The stocks’ sensitivity to any sign of weaker spending has turned solid earnings into disappointing market performance.

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