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Business news • May 22

SpaceX launches more powerful Super Heavy-Starship rocket on test flight

SpaceX launched a revamped Super Heavy-Starship rocket Friday on a flight to test more powerful engines, enhanced control systems and a host of other...

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Business news • May 22

Experts believe we could see record-breaking gas prices this summer

An expert said that if several factors affecting gas prices don't change, the U.S. could see $6-a-gallon gas at the pump by November.

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Business news • May 22

LIRR strike serves as reminder: It pays big to work for the MTA

As LIRR workers went on strike, MTA Chair Janno Lieber pointed out they're the highest paid railroad employees in the country. His remarks were an instance...

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Business news • May 22

Wall Street rises, Dow hits record high as Middle East hopes lift sentiment

NEW YORK, May 22 (Reuters) - U.S. ‌stocks rose on Friday, with the Dow reaching a record closing high, as investors cheered signs of progress in talks to...

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Business news • May 22

SpaceX launches Starship test flight on second try

SpaceX launched its massive Starship rocket on Friday, a day after the company scrubbed plans before takeoff.

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Business news • May 22

As The Oil Shortage Bites, Nissan Tells Dealers Which Customers Get Priority

If you want genuine Nissan 0W-20, you might need to fall in one of five categories.

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Business news • May 22

'I got drafted': Inside Meta's push to move 7,000 staff into its AI task force

Meta reassigned thousands of employees to a new AI task force during this week's layoffs. Some are anxious and confused about what comes next.

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Business news • May 22

Senior Walmart executives depart amid rejig under new CEO, memo shows

Senior Walmart executives Tom Ward, COO of warehouse chain Sam's Club, and Cedric Clark, U.S. store operations chief, are leaving ​amid a major management...

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Business news • May 22

Stock market today: S&P 500 notches longest weekly win streak since 2023, Dow climbs to record high

The S&P 500 is vying for the index's longest weekly winning streak since 2023.

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Business news • May 22

I scanned Amazon’s Memorial Day sale and found some insane deals

Amazon's Memorial Day deals are live, but not all are worth it. These are the best deals to shop now across home, outdoor, tech and everyday essentials.

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Business news • May 22

Wall Street keeps rising, even as U.S. households keep getting more discouraged

The split between Wall Street and most U.S. households keeps growing wider. The S&P 500 added 0.4% Friday and pulled closer to its all-time high to finish...

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Business news • May 22

Here's the Bodycam Footage of the Cybertruck That Drove Into a Lake

On Monday a man in Grapevine, Texas drove his Tesla Cybertruck into a lake to test the vehicle's “wade mode.” Police arrested the Cybertruck's owner,...

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Business news • May 22

Everlane made millennial shoppers feel virtuous. Its Shein deal sparked instant backlash.

Everlane's acquisition by Shein is sparking backlash from shoppers who saw the brand as an ethical alternative to fast fashion.

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Business news • May 22

Trump to Fed chair Warsh: "Don't look at me, don't look at anybody"

Warsh faces more political pressure to deliver lower rates than any other Federal Reserve chair in recent memory.

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Business news • May 22

What Gas Prices Do Next Is Anyone’s Guess

With the Strait of Hormuz closed for 82 days and Memorial Day Weekend upon us, Americans could face $5-a-gallon gas this summer, an energy expert told...

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Business news • May 22

Dow adds nearly 300 points Friday for new record close; S&P 500 notches eighth winning week: Live updates

Stocks rose Friday as Treasury yields eased, resulting in a winning week for Wall Street despite heightened volatility. The Dow Jones Industrial Average

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Business news • May 22

Google Appeals Antitrust Ruling, Says Apple Chose Its Search Engine 'Fair and Square'

Google today appealed a 2024 ruling that found it violated antitrust law by paying to be the default search engine on iPhones.

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Business news • May 22

Amazon Memorial Day sales are live— here's what to buy from brands like Apple, Ninja, Adidas and more

We've spotted some standout price drops on spring style, self-care essentials, summer stock-ups and more.

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Business news • May 22

Markets News, May 22, 2026: Stocks End Higher Ahead of Holiday Weekend; Dow Closes at Record High; S&P 500 Posts 8th Straight Week of Gains

Stock indexes finished the week on a high note, with the Dow closing at a record high, and the S&P posting an eighth straight week of gains.

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Business news • May 22

AAA data: Gas is up 43% from last Memorial Day

As 39.1 million travelers are expected to hit the roads, gas prices are averaging $4.55 a gallon nationwide ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

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