Wesley Brown
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Wesley Brown is a long-time business and public policy reporter based in Arkansas. He has written for many print and digital publications across the country.
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Home Depot Says Tariffs Won’t Impact Store Prices, Shares Spike Before Retreating
The company said it remains ‘bullish’ on the fundamentals of home improvement.
Charter and Cox Communications Announce $34.5 Billion Merger Deal
The combined company is expected to surpass Comcast as the nation’s largest cable provider and will operate in 46 states.
Redfin: Americans Buying More Older Homes Than Ever as Construction Stalls
The report indicated that only 9 percent of U.S. homes were built in the 2010s, the lowest share of any decade since the 1940s.
Small Retailers More at Risk in Prolonged US–China Trade War, Says Largest US Mall Operator
‘The bigger retailers have sophisticated supply chains and long-term relationships with suppliers everywhere,’ said Simon Property CEO David Simon.
New ‘Junk Fee’ Rules Kick In for Live-Event Ticketers and Short-Term Rentals
The rules require that all mandatory fees be disclosed upfront, except for taxes and shipping charges.
Falling Crude Prices Slowing US Drilling Activity in Permian Shale Play
An expert says recent oil company spending cuts are a short- to mid-term response to global growth uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and investment shifts.
Americold Says Tariff Impact Limited, Offers Cautious Outlook
The cold storage warehouse and logistics operator still plans to expand its worldwide projects in the second quarter.
State DMV Officials Seeing Last-Minute Rush for REAL IDs Ahead of Deadline
TSA officials say travelers should expect long waits and delays without it.
AEP’s First-Quarter Earnings Beat Estimates Amid Minimal Tariff Impact
The utility giant’s commercial power load grew by 12.4 percent year over year in the first quarter, with hyperscale data centers set to boost demand further.
Ford Expects $1.5 Billion Hit From Tariffs, No Notable Industrywide Vehicle Price Hikes
The company’s first-quarter earnings were down from a year ago but exceeded market expectations.
