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Richard Rosso & Matt Doyle host Rich's last live Radio-episode* and reveal the reason for Matt's recent absence from the show. Airport Security parameters; strong start to Earnings Season; references to '80's TV sit-coms; market futures, Lance's charts, the ultimate Death Cross; Richard previews Saturday's (7/19) Candid Coffee, and the genesis of the partnership with Lance Roberts; understanding Money Scripts; Netflix & streaming services; Gen-Z and Social Media. Rich and Matt discuss the possibilities of Mrs. Roberts' bakery/coffee shop; Retail Sales report analysis: People are still spending. The Paradox of Thrift, Fed meetings and a brief history of the Federal Reserve Banking System. Rich reviews American Express' report, debt to income ratios and Money Scripts (Brad Klontz); how childhood location bears on credit scores in later life. * NOTE: The Real Investment Show will be 100% digital starting Monday, August 4. Please be sure you're SUBSCRIBED here to catch each episode! SEG-1: Matt's Back (and leg) & some market commentary SEG-2a: Candid Coffee Preview SEG-2b: Money Scripts & Financial Success SEG-3a: Mrs. Roberts' Coffee Shop & Retail Spending SEG-3b: Retail Sales Summary SEG-4: AmEx reports, Money Scripts, & Managing Money Hosted by RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP, w Senior Relationship Manager, Matt Doyle, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch today's video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaEHi-fSbuQ&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1 ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "The Magnificent Seven Are Mediocre" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/the-magnificent-seven-are-mediocre/ ------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Prepare Now for Correction," is here: https://youtu.be/VDnRZFc0Hpw ------- Our previous show is here: "The Magnificent 7 Are Mediocre," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFXBBqri1lo&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1 ------- Register for our next live webinar, "RIA Retirement Blueprint," July 19, 2025: https://streamyard.com/watch/qaMtj3cydgDQ ------- Get more info & commentary: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #MoneyScripts #CreditScoreTips #FinancialMindset #CreditHealth #MoneyBehavior #EarningsSeason #RetailSales #Inflation #ParadoxOfThrift #InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing

Richard Rosso & Matt Doyle host Rich's last live Radio-episode* and reveal the reason for Matt's recent absence from the show. Airport Security parameters; strong start to Earnings Season; references to '80's TV sit-coms; market futures, Lance's charts, the ultimate Death Cross; Richard previews Saturday's (7/19) Candid Coffee, and the genesis of the partnership with Lance Roberts; understanding Money Scripts; Netflix & streaming services; Gen-Z and Social Media. Rich and Matt discuss the possibilities of Mrs. Roberts' bakery/coffee shop; Retail Sales report analysis: People are still spending. The Paradox of Thrift, Fed meetings and a brief history of the Federal Reserve Banking System. Rich reviews American Express' report, debt to income ratios and Money Scripts (Brad Klontz); how childhood location bears on credit scores in later life.   * NOTE: The Real Investment Show will be 100% digital starting Monday, August 4. Please be sure you're SUBSCRIBED here to catch each episode!  SEG-1: Matt's Back (and leg) & some market commentary SEG-2a: Candid Coffee Preview SEG-2b: Money Scripts & Financial Success SEG-3a: Mrs. Roberts' Coffee Shop & Retail Spending SEG-3b: Retail Sales Summary SEG-4: AmEx reports, Money Scripts, & Managing Money   Hosted by RIA Advisors Director of Financial Planning, Richard Rosso, CFP, w Senior Relationship Manager, Matt Doyle, CFP  Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch today's video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaEHi-fSbuQ&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1 ------- Articles mentioned in this report: "The Magnificent Seven Are Mediocre" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/blog/the-magnificent-seven-are-mediocre/ ------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Prepare Now for Correction," is here:  https://youtu.be/VDnRZFc0Hpw ------- Our previous show is here: "The Magnificent 7 Are Mediocre," https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFXBBqri1lo&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1 ------- Register for our next live webinar, "RIA Retirement Blueprint," July 19, 2025: https://streamyard.com/watch/qaMtj3cydgDQ ------- Get more info & commentary:  https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #MoneyScripts #CreditScoreTips #FinancialMindset #CreditHealth #MoneyBehavior #EarningsSeason #RetailSales #Inflation #ParadoxOfThrift  #InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing

Stocks advanced on a fresh wave of earnings and retails sales jumped, Stocks advanced on a fresh wave of earnings and retails sales jumped, More on the next Pints and Portfolios this Saturday July 19th from 11:30am to 1:30pm in Sunnyvale with Rob Black and EP Wealth Advisors

Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.In today's episode, we examine FHFA's latest remarks on acceptable forms of credit score. Plus, Robbie sits down with Garrett, McAuley & Co.'s Joe Garrett to discuss the future of mortgage commissions, debating whether automation, shrinking margins, and smarter underwriting tools will make 100-basis points payouts a thing of the past. And we close by looking at what robust retail sales and falling jobless claims say about the economy.Thank you to Ocrolus. Ocrolus is transforming the mortgage industry with AI-powered data and analytics, featuring cutting-edge tools for automated indexing, income analysis, and discrepancy insights. Ocrolus is empowering underwriters to make timely, confident lending decisions. Whether you need to verify income across complex pay scenarios or review borrower documents with confidence, Ocrolus helps mortgage teams move at the speed of automation with the precision of human oversight. Learn more at ocrolus.com/mortgage.

S&P Futures are flat to lower this morning with corporate earnings announcement in focus. GE, PEP, MMC AA & TSM are higher after their updates. On the economic front reports on Retail Sales and Jobless Claims are due out before the open. Trade deal talks with the E.U. heat up and an announcement is expected soon. China is pushing for its Cosco to be an equal partner in Blackrock MSC deal over ownership of western ports. After the bell today are earnings reports from NFLX & IBKR. Friday morning earnings releases are expected from AXP, MMM, SLB & SCHW.

Kevin Hincks reports from the Cboe Global Markets to break down the biggest stories of the premarket price action. He says the latest round of earnings continue to show resilience in uncertainty with highs bars being held and low bars being jumped. Retail sales also showed better-than-expected results, which Kevin attributes to a still-strong consumer. He also talks about the Fed's path forward for interest rate cuts as more ecodata hits the wire.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

The show opens with much better than expected retail sales numbers for June. I also clarify about VP Vance's tie breaking vote and how the final vote for the recission bill was today. NPR's CEO Katherine Maher thinks you need NPR and PBS because you can't get broadband or cell service everywhere in rural America. We learned that Judge Boasberg penned a memo with support of several other activist judges and sent it to SCOTUS Chief Justice Roberts showing they had already determined their feelings about any Trump case brought before them. Rep. Jamie Raskins (D-MD) continues to show us he is still the Designated Liar. Jill Biden's Chief of Staff, Anthony Bernal, refused to answer any congressional oversight questions. Rep. James Comer (R-KY) gives us his thoughts on pleading the fifth. It does open up the possibility of getting a lot more people to answer questions, including Jill Biden. The Democrats in the Senate walked out of committee, with Spartacus himself, Sen. Corey Booker (D-NJ) trying to once again filibuster to stall a vote for a Trump judicial nominee. All the Dems have is obstructionism as part of their America Last agenda. I then take a moment to reflect on the concept of “political correctness” and how it's led to where we are today. I hope it encourages people to stop being afraid to share their thoughts and to engage in much needed conversations. The most ridiculous item of the day goes to Prime Minister Keir Starmer who wants to lower the voting age in the UK to 16. As to big wins, it looks like Trump will declassify the documents needed to continue the Grand Criminal Conspiracy Investigation. We remind the audience about the last time Trump was in office and implemented some tariffs, it led to jobs and investment in America. Italy has just signed on to get natural gas from the United States to the tune of $15 billion dollars. ICE has been granted access to Medicaid data, which will allow them to track down even more illegals. And, Trump has just announced that not a penny more will be wasted on the boondoggle that was high-speed rail in California. Finally, we get two back-to-back polls from CNN's Harry Enten. Even with the Epstein topic, GOP support for Trump continues to grow. Unfortunately, during the same polling period, Demcrats continue to lose the confidence of their base. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR,  TRUTH Social and YouTube by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!!

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US President Trump said they are very close to an India deal, could possibly make one with Europe & it is too soon to say re. Canada.US stocks finished higher but with volatile trade amid reports that Trump had drafted a letter to fire Powell; later, Trump denied this.DXY has regained some composure after getting hit on Fed independence concerns, G10s softer with AUD lagging after soft jobs data.USTs ease after Wednesday's upside, JGBs initially followed suit but picked up after the latest JGB liquidity auction.Crude remains afloat, XAU rangebound, base peers lack conviction in contained trade.Highlights include Australian Employment, UK Jobs, EZ HICP (Final), US Trade, Jobless Claims, Retail Sales & Atlanta Fed GDPNow, G20 Finance Ministers Meeting, Speakers including Fed's Kugler, Daly, Cook & Waller, Supply from Spain, France & UK, Earnings from Novartis, Publicis, Volvo, PepsiCo, GE, Abbott Laboratories, Netflix & TSMC.Click for the Newsquawk Week Ahead.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Alissa Coram and Ken Shreve analyze Thursday's market action and discuss key stocks to watch on Stock Market Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news US inflation is rising and tariffs are getting the blame.But first, the overnight dairy auction brought prices +1.1% higher in USD terms, +3.6% higher in NZD terms. It was the first rise we have had in these full auctions since yearly May. This time, the expected +2.5% rise in SMP was matched by an unexpected rise of +1.7% in WMP prices. Butter prices were unchanged but cheddar cheese prices fell a sharpish -5.6%.In the US they got the expected rise in CPI inflation for June, up 2.7% when it was rising 2.4% in May. The Fed will have noticed that "core inflation" rose 2.9%. Food prices rose 3.0% and rents up 3.8%. The overall level was restrained by an -8.3% drop in petrol prices. As those year-ago petrol prices normalise in future months, they won't be restraining anything. Just in time for the pass-through of the tariff-taxes. An independent Fed will be concerned about the upwad trajectory.A Fed factory survey in the New York state recorded a rise in July, their first since February. But they are seeing input cost pressure picking up. However they also report it is easier to pass on those costs and seemed relieved about that.Canada also reported its June CPI inflation rate, coming in at 1.9%, up from 1.7% in May.India reported declining merchandise exports in June, in fact their lowest level of the year and almost -8% lower than year-ago levels. Imports fell too. But strong services exports (outsourcing services) balanced things out. In contrast to China, India's rise is domestically-driven, not foreign trade driven, making them somewhat insulated from the tariff-wars.China reported that its Q2-2025 economy expanded +5.2% in inflation-adjusted terms from Q2-2024. This was bang on what Beijing had set as a target, and what observers were expecting them to announce. Strong exports and consumer subsidies helped a lot.China said its retail sales were up +4.8% in June from a year ago, its industrial production up +6.8%. So that suggests they had the best of both worlds - rising industry and rising internal consumption. That they seem to have done this all with only a modest rise in electricity production (+1.7%) would be impressive if it was believable. They are almost certainly making big strides in energy efficiency but it is unlikely as reported. Despite these cred issues however, it is clear that the Chinese economy is not going backward.But even if they aren't as steep as they have been over any of the past 15 months, new house prices in China are still falling. Only 12 of the 70 largest cities had prices that held basically unchanged however. But for resales, none were in that category. The lure of housing speculation in China is but a distant memory. For most developers that is trouble. But pockets like in Shenzhen may be seeing a bit of a shine.In the EU, industrial production surprised with a good +3.4% gain in May, far better than expected and continuing the 2025 expansion. The gains were even stronger in the euro areaSo it will be no surprise to learn that German ZEW sentiment seems to be in full recovery mode; this data for July, so those industrial production gains have likely continued.In Australia, the Westpac/Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment survey showed a third consecutive rise in July, although a small one. Despite the surprise no-cut by the RBA recently, most consumers still expect interest rates to move lower from here. But they remain uncertain about the outlook for the overall economy and jobs. Housing-related sentiment dipped slightly but price expectations remained high.And staying in Australia, the RBA has reached the preliminary view that it would be in the public interest to remove surcharging on eftpos, Mastercard and Visa cards. They also want to lower the cap on interchange fees paid by businesses, and require card networks and large acquirers to publish the fees they charge. They are now in the 'consultation' phase, which will no doubt involve fierce pushback. Here the Commerce Commission has been looking at the same issues, and will report on the New Zealand changes they want to see, very soon.The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.49%, up +6 bps from yesterday at this time.The price of gold will start today at US$3,327/oz, down -US$22 from yesterday at this time.American oil prices are down -50 USc to US$66.50/bbl while the international Brent price is just over US$68.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at 59.4 USc and down -30 bps from this time yesterday. Against the Aussie we are unchanged at 91.3 AUc. Against the euro we are also unchanged at 51.3 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just under 67.4, and down -10 bps.The bitcoin price starts today at US$117,421 and down -2.0% from this time yesterday. And that takes it back below NZ$200,000. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been modest, still just on +/-1.9%.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

APAC stocks were mostly subdued with the region cautious ahead of upcoming key events, including central bank announcements and the July 9th tariff deadline.US President Trump said 12 nations will receive tariff letters on Monday (deliveries to start from 17:00BST). Also, threatened 10% additional tariff for those aligned with BRICS.US Treasury Secretary Bessent said letters to trading partners will notify them that if no deal is reached, they will revert to April 2nd tariff levels; tariffs to take effect on August 1st.European equity futures indicate a quiet open with Euro Stoxx 50 future flat after the cash market closed with losses of 1% on Friday.DXY has kicked the week off on the front foot, antipodeans lag alongside the soft risk tone, EUR/USD remains on a 1.17 handle.Crude pressured after OPEC+ accelerated its output hike with an increase of 548k bpd for August (prev. 411k bpd increase).Looking ahead, highlights include German Industrial Output, Swedish CPIF (Flash), EZ Sentix & Retail Sales, BoE Gilt sale operation.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Singapore shares dipped today as investors continue to mull new property cooling measures in the country. The Straits Times Index was down 0.23% at 4,010.52 points at 1.29pm Singapore time, with a value turnover of S$620.57M seen in the broader market. SGX-listed property developers are in focus today as the Singapore Government raised the Seller’s Stamp Duty (SSD) rates by four percentage points, and extended the holding period that SSD applies from three to four years. Meanwhile, from how US President Donald Trump’s tax package cleared its final hurdle in Congress, to how the President is planning to start sending letters to the US’ trading partners to inform them of their tariff rates, more international headlines remain in focus. On Market View, Money Matters’ finance presenter Chua Tian Tian unpacked the developments with Benjamin Goh, Head of Research and Investor Education, SIAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kia ora,Welcome to Thursday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news the financial markets are awaiting the reconciliation of the US budget bill between the Senate and House versions. And they are waiting for news of "the countries lining up to make a [tariff] deal". There only seems to be one, Vietnam, and the details of that 'deal' remain murky.Meanwhile, American home loan interest rates fell last week to a three month low and that brought a surge in refinancing, although applications for a new mortgage were basically unchanged at a low level. That resulted in the total volume of mortgage applications rising by +2.7% last week from the prior week.Monitored job cuts in June shows it a relatively quiet month with 47,000 layoffs recorded. So far in 2025, the retail sector has cut the most private-sector jobs this year with 80,000 lost, hit by tariffs, inflation, and uncertainty. The expected DOGE cuts aren't as prominent yet due to the ongoing legal action uncertainty.But in contract, the US ADP Employment Report recorded a shrinkage in private payrolls in June by -33,000 when a +95,000 gain was expected. That's a big miss. This is a precursor for tomorrow's non-farm payrolls report for June which is expected to show a low +110,000 jobs gain. And while the ADP Report has a spotty track record matching the official data, you would have to suspect there are downside risks to the non-farm payroll estimates.Whatever the actual data shows, it seems pretty clear the stuffing is being knocked out of the once-strong engine of the US economy. 2025 is shaping up to be their weakest jobs growth since at least 2015 (pandemic excepted).US vehicle sales are also easing, down to a 15.3 mln annual rate and well below the March rate of 17.8 mln. The pre-tariff surge has created a shadow. But few analysts think it will rise much, mainly because of the tariff taxes.We don't have the equivalent China vehicle sales data yet but it will be very much higher (32.7 mln in the year to May), However they have their own problems of very rapid innovation and obsolescence, and worrying viability of large parts of their industry. Xiaomi's sudden entry into this sector is causing an existential shock for its rivals.Singapore's manufacturing PMI inched up out of contraction in June from May, snapping a two-month retreat as firms likely front-loaded orders ahead of looming American tariff deadlines. The recovery was primarily driven by faster expansion in new orders, new exports, and input purchases.In Australia, retail sales rose marginally in May to be +3.3% higher than year-ago levels. For context, Australian CPI was up +2.4% in the year to March, up +2.1% in their monthly inflation indicator for the year to May. So they have been getting 'real' volume increases although that may have faded recently. And this recent fade may bolster the case for a July 8 RBA rate cut.Meanwhile Australian building consents stopped falling in May as they had done in April, and are now +6.5% higher than May 2024. Multi-unit buildings are back driving the increase. The RBA's May 21 rate cut is getting the credit.The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.29%, and up +4 bps from yesterday at this time.The price of gold will start today at US$3,347/oz, and up +US$10 from yesterday.American oil prices are much firmer from yesterday, up +US$1.50 at just over US$67/bbl while the international Brent price is up the same at just under US$69/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now just on 60.8 USc, down -10 bps from yesterday. Against the Aussie we are down -10 bps at 92.5 AUc. Against the euro we are down the same at 51.6 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at 68.1 and also down -10 bps from yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$109,025 and up +2.6% from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been modest at just over +/-1.9%.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

Wall Street began the quarter with a mixed session as Trump's tax and spending bill passed the US Senate and Tesla hit a 3-week low. Trump and Musk's feud was reignited by some social media posts in which Musk criticised the bill and Trump threatened to cut various government subsidies. S&P 500 fell 0.11%, Nasdaq down 0.82%. Volume was low in the holiday shortened week. Dow steadily rose throughout the day, finishing near the high. Up 400 points. Most sectors up. Tech the major drag, Utilities the only other sector to record a loss. No major reason for the pullback in Tech – some profit taking, jitters over concentration. Nothing concerning yet. Materials by far the best performing sector. Economically sensitive, boosted by positive economic news, as US job openings increased unexpectedly in May while ISM manufacturing PMI came in at 49, beating forecasts of 48.8. Expectations of stimulus also a tailwind.ASX to rise. SPI futures up 19 points (+0.22%). Gold and copper up.Want to invest with Marcus Today? The Managed Strategy Portfolio is designed for investors seeking exposure to our strategy while we do the hard work for you.If you're looking for personal financial advice, our friends at Clime Investment Management can help. Their team of licensed advisers operates across most states, offering tailored financial planning services.  Why not sign up for a free trial? Gain access to expert insights, research, and analysis to become a better investor.

APAC stocks began the week mostly in the green following last Friday's record highs on Wall St; participants digested a slew of data including mixed Chinese PMIs.US and Canada agreed to resume negotiations with a view towards reaching a deal by July 21st after Canada rescinded the Digital Services Tax.The Senate is set to vote on Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill on Monday following a 51-49 vote to open the debate on the bill.European equity futures indicate a positive open with Euro Stoxx 50 future up 0.3% after the cash market closed with gains of 1.6% on Friday.DXY has kicked the week off on the backfoot but holding above Friday's low, JPY outperforms, EUR/USD sits on a 1.17 handle.Looking ahead, highlights include UK GDP (Q1 final), German Import Prices, Retail Sales & CPI, Italian CPI, US Chicago PMI, ECB's de Guindos & Lagarde, Fed's Bostic & Goolsbee.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US President Trump said he just signed a deal with China on Wednesday; it was later clarified that the US and China have agreed to an additional understanding to implement the Geneva agreement.US Commerce Secretary Lutnick stated that several deals will be announced in the coming week, with the Europe deal expected at the end.Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi said Tehran is assessing whether diplomacy with the US is in its interest, adding that there is currently no understanding for renewed talks with the US.APAC stocks traded mostly firmer for a bulk of the session following gains on Wall Street, before waning off best levels to trade mixed.European equity futures are indicative of a firmer open - catching up to some of the late Wall Street gains - with the Euro Stoxx 50 future +0.5% after cash closed -0.2% on Thursday.Looking ahead, highlights include French CPI, Spanish HICP, Retail Sales, EZ Business Climate, Italian Industrial Sales, US PCE, UoM Survey Final, Fed's Williams, Hammack; ECB's Cipollone, and Supply from Italy. Click for the Newsquawk Week Ahead.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

We kicked off the program with four news stories and different guests on the stories we think you need to know about!Is Your Pet Having a Midlife Crisis? With Dr. Kelly Fishman - Veterinary Sports medicine Rehab Expert, founder of Strut Animal Mobility Specialists. Fuji Fire: Sifting Ashes of a Forgotten U. S. Marine Corps Tragedy. With Chas Henry – Author & Former Journalist.5 Tips to Keep Your Phone from Overheating. With Peter Nixon - Director of Retail Sales in the Northeast for AT&T.Last weekend a new Miss Massachusetts was named – Khailah Griffin plans to spend her year of service advocating for the unhoused in the Commonwealth! With Khailah Griffin – Newly crowned Miss Massachusetts.

On this week's episode of the Modern Retail Podcast, senior reporters Gabriela Barkho and Melissa Daniels break down the latest May retail sales data and explain what it signals about consumer sentiment heading into summer. They also get into announcements from big CPG corporations like Kraft Heinz and General Mills about eliminating artificial dyes in U.S. products amid the "Make America Healthy Again" movement.During the featured segment, they're joined by reporter Julia Waldow for a deep dive segment on the rise of private labels. These days, store brands are not just cheaper alternatives to name brands but trendy and even viral products in their own right. About 40% of shoppers say they buy private labels to save money, and 60% say it's because it's a better value, per a Numerator survey.

There's a lot of cash sitting on the sidelines in low-yield savings accounts, earning next to nothing. Instead of settling for 0.05% interest, we explore more savvy options like high-yield savings accounts, money market funds, short-term CDs, and Treasury bonds. We break down the difference between saving and investing and why your idle Venmo balance might be doing more harm than good.In market news, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, consumer sentiment is on the rise, retail sales are falling, and housing starts saw a steep drop. Meanwhile, markets reacted to global uncertainty after President Trump abruptly left the G7 summit in Canada to address rising tensions between Israel and Iran, triggering a Tuesday selloff.We also delve into a recent Gallup poll which reveals how Americans are allowing political leanings to influence their financial decisions. We unpack the risks of trading on headlines, the long-term performance of buy-and-hold strategies across administrations, and why letting politics dictate your portfolio could cost you over time.Rounding out the show, the “Henssler Money Talks” hosts break down the true cost of pet ownership. While we would all take a bullet for our furry family members, everything from food, toys and routine care to dental work and emergency surgeries could run anywhere from $15,000 to $55,000 over a pet's lifetime. But it's not all bad news—there may be a veterinary sector play worth watching, with fewer restrictions than traditional pharmaceutical companies.Join hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, and Kelly-Lynne Scalice, a seasoned communicator and host, on Henssler Money Talks as they explore key financial strategies to help investors navigate market uncertainty.Henssler Money Talks — June 21, 2025  |  Season 39, Episode 25Timestamps and Chapters5:53: Don't Let Your Cash Nap: Smarter Ways to Save24:13: Rates on Hold, Markets on Edge36:49: Left, Right, or Buy-and-Hold?43:45: Fur Babies and Financial RealitiesFollow Henssler:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HensslerFinancial/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/HensslerFinancial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/henssler-financial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hensslerfinancial/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hensslerfinancial?lang=en X: https://www.x.com/hensslergroup  “Henssler Money Talks” is brought to you by Henssler Financial. Sign up for the Money Talks Newsletter: https://www.henssler.com/newsletters/ 

In today's episode of The Daily Voice, Sam reviews the main headlines from yesterday and previews the day ahead.

Retail and food service sales declined sharply in May, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, raising concerns about the strength of consumer demand under President Donald Trump's second term. Even essential sectors like groceries and restaurants saw drops, while online shopping was one of the few areas of growth. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:17532056201798502,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-9437-3289"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");pt> Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe blue states destroyed their states and cities by brining in illegals. The job numbers are manipulated to make you think illegals were adding to the economy via taxes, all fake. Trump makes another tariff deal, Canada is close. [CB] are now ramping up on gold purchases, why not paper currency? Trump is now exposing and removing everything the [DS] has put into place over the many years. Trump is cutting strings of the [DS] across the world and now he is focused on Iran, soon the people of Iran will rise up and take back their country. Trump is in control of the operation, the end goal is peace. Trump is ending the endless in this country and around the world so we the people can take back control of the US. There will be no WWIII. Economy https://twitter.com/WallStreetApes/status/1934431383956672732 (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs");   Because they have to pay for all the empty buildings that are in this downtown. Building after building is empty. Shop after shop. No one's there anymore. The restaurants have closed down. And who's footing the bill? It's the people that live in Minneapolis. They're paying 20- 27% more than to cover the lease on these buildings. The taxpayers are paying for these empty buildings. Why are these buildings empty? Well, one reason why is because Governor Tim Walsh does not require federal employees to go to work here. They're still working from home. Therefore, no one's coming down here to work. Crime has went up in this city because no one's coming to work. Everyone's left. No shops are open, no restaurants are opened. This is what is happening in Minneapolis. It is actually a dying city, and it's very sad. One good thing, though, if you did come to this city, you'd actually save a lot of money because. Because there's nowhere to shop. It's a beautiful city, but it's a dying city. Governor Tim Walz, we dodged a bullet not having him as a VP.” **Quick context: The governor doesn't have authority over federal workers coming into the office, those building contracts should be terminated. Tim Walz is responsible however for all the businesses closing and the state employees that don't have to come into work US Retail Sales Tumbled In May As Gas Prices Fell, Car-Buying Stalled    And after the small 0.1% MoM rise the prior month was revised to a 0.1% MoM decline, BofA was right again with Retail Sales tumbling 0.9% MoM in May - the biggest drop since March 2023... Source: Bloomberg The big driver of downside was a drop in Gasoline Station sales - which makes some sense as gas prices have tumbled - and an even bigger drop in Auto Sales (as the tariff front running surge evaporates)...   Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1934913157832822902 https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1934804048814735704  the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reversed guidance issued last week, which had temporarily exempted farms, hotels, and restaurants from immigration raids. On Monday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials instructed agents to resume conducting raids at these worksites, following pushback from the White House and immigration hardliners.

Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Sara Eisen engaged in wide-ranging discussions about a number of market-moving stories: President Trump returned to Washington early Tuesday morning after cutting short his attendance at the G7 summit in Canada, retail sales for May came in weaker than expected, solar stocks plunged in reaction to the Senate version of Trump's tax and spending cuts bill. Also in focus: Day one of the Fed's policy meeting, the reported feud between OpenAI and Microsoft, Amazon's AWS looks to take on Nvidia with a new chip, Tim Cook, Brad Pitt and Formula 1 superstar Lewis Hamilton at the world premiere of Apple's film "F1 the Movie." Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Stocks under pressure as investors watch developments out of Israel and Iran – along with a disappointing retail sales number, plus homebuilder sentiment coming in at its lowest level in years: Carl Quintanilla, Sara Eisen, and David Faber broke down the morning's headlines and data – and discussed the market implications alongside any Fed impact. Fidelity's Jurrien Timmer saying he sees opportunity here, arguing for a broader rally in the 2nd half of the year… And a similar story when it comes to CNBC's latest Fed Survey, with key details this hour.  Also in focus: the future of energy – and importance of energy independence. The CEO of nuclear energy company OKLO joined the team with shares inches from fresh highs – as solar stocks plummet on reports there could be a full phase-out of green energy credits by 2028… Plus: a deep-dive on the Uranium plays you should be watching here.  Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

War continues despite reports that Iran may want to negotiate. Investors await today's retail sales and tomorrow's Fed projections after Monday's rebound. Oil remains in focus.Important DisclosuresThe information provided here is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned here may not be suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decision.All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market conditions. Data contained herein from third-party providers is obtained from what are considered reliable sources. However, its accuracy, completeness, or reliability cannot be guaranteed.Examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.All names and market data shown above are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation, offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Supporting documentation for any claims or statistical information is available upon request.Past performance is no guarantee of future results, and the opinions presented cannot be viewed as an indicator of future performance.Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.Diversification strategies do not ensure a profit and do not protect against losses in declining markets.Indexes are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs, and expenses and cannot be invested in directly. For more information on indexes, please see schwab.com/indexdefinitions.The policy analysis provided by the Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., does not constitute and should not be interpreted as an endorsement of any political party.Fixed income securities are subject to increased loss of principal during periods of rising interest rates. Fixed income investments are subject to various other risks including changes in credit quality, market valuations, liquidity, prepayments, early redemption, corporate events, tax ramifications, and other factors.The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.(0130-0625)

S&P Futures are moving lower as the conflict in the Middle East weighs on sentiment. President Trump left the G7 meeting earlier than scheduled without any trade deals. He posted a comment calling on the residences of Tehran to evacuate the city which has the markets on edge. The FOMC meeting starts today with an announcement scheduled for tomorrow. The BOJ left rates unchanged. Oil and defense stocks are higher this morning. Solar stocks are falling as Senate Republicans look for a full phase out of tax credits. Economic data on Retail Sales and Industrial production are due out this morning. On the earnings front, LEN is moving higher after its earnings report. LZB is due out after the bell today.

Anthony Ferry breaks down May Retail Sales, which fell more than expected. He notes pockets of strength in health & beauty and furniture. He notes that shipments from China are down significantly. “What people can get are what people are buying,” he says, and expects shelves to be emptier the next few months. However, he expects a very strong Prime Day sale for Amazon (AMZN).======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

Jacob Aiken-Phillips and Michael Green give their takeaways from the May Retail Sales report. Michael thinks a lot of demand from China was pulled forward, showing up in strength in furniture and other areas. He thinks people are ignoring the weakening labor market and that tariffs are a “tax on consumption.” He's also wary of student loan repayments restarting. Jacob notes that control group numbers were strong but doesn't think we've seen the full impact of tariff prices yet. He likes Costco (COST) and Walmart (WMT) in this environment.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

From Wall Street to Main Street, the latest on the markets and what it means for your money. Updated regularly on weekdays, featuring CNBC expert analysis and sound from top business newsmakers. Anchored by CNBC's Jessica Ettinger.

From Wall Street to Main Street, the latest on the markets and what it means for your money. Updated regularly on weekdays, featuring CNBC expert analysis and sound from top business newsmakers. Anchored by CNBC's Jessica Ettinger.

APAC stocks traded mixed/mostly lower with the region failing to coattail on Wall Street's gains, as geopolitical angst kept risk subdued.US President Trump posted that "Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" before cutting his G7 trip short, stoking fears of a US military offensive. Sentiment later stabilised after CBS reported that the US is not joining Israel offensively in its military operations against Iran.BoJ maintained its rate at 0.5% as expected via unanimous vote, and is to reduce the amount of monthly JGB purchases by about JPY 200bln each quarter from April 2026 onward (as telegraphed); Tamura dissented on the taper plan.Japanese PM Ishiba and US President Trump did not reach a tariff agreement, but confirmed they are to continue tariff talks, according to Fuji TV.European equity futures are indicative of a softer open with the Euro Stoxx 50 future -0.6% after cash closed with gains of 1.0% on Monday.Looking ahead, highlights include German ZEW, US Export/Import Prices, Retail Sales, Industrial Production, BoJ Press Conference, BoC Minutes, G7 Leaders' Summit, IEA OMR, Supply from UK, Germany & US.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US President Trump says he wants "a real end," with Iran "giving up entirely" on nukes”, via CBS's Jacobs.US President Trump says the EU is not yet offering a fair deal, there is a chance of a deal with Japan but they are "tough". Pharma tariffs coming soon.Stocks hit as Iran-Israel strikes continue and Trump posts that "everyone" should evacuate Tehran.FX markets in narrow ranges awaiting US Retail Sales; incremental strength in JPY post-BoJ, but Ueda sparked some weakness thereafter.Two-way action for JGBs; USTs just about firmer while EGBs & Gilts reside in the red.Crude moves higher as Trump cuts his G7 trip short and now awaiting developments from the situation in Iran.Looking ahead, US Export/Import Prices, Retail Sales, Industrial Production, BoC Minutes, G7 Leaders' Summit.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we unpack the latest economic headlines starting with May's lower-than-expected retail sales and what that might signal about consumer confidence heading into summer. We also preview the Federal Reserve's interest rate meeting set to conclude tomorrow that is expected to hold rates steady. Plus, we drop some early hints about potential shifts in the tax code that could impact your financial planning Show Notes: 

Contact us today to learn more about how you can benefit from Financial Resilience! → https://hubs.la/Q035Qlcs0 This week on TrendsTalk, ITR Economist Taylor St. Germain notes that while US Retail Sales and GDP remain strong, consumer expectations are down – as sentiment is aligning more with stock market performance. Tune in this week to find out why headlines about consumer anxiety can be misleading for the broader economy.

This week may be shortened due to the Juneteenth holiday, though Kevin Hincks points to a slew of potential market movers set to hit Wall Street. While crude oil prices stabilizing show neither escalation or de-escalation in the Israel and Iran conflict, he points out risk in the United States with headlines grabbing attention over the weekend. On the docket this week: the Fed's interest rate decision coming in Wednesday. Kevin urges investors not to miss retail sales and jobless claims, either.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

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APAC stocks traded mixed following the subdued handover from the US amid a stunning online bust-up between US President Trump and Elon Musk.US President Trump said that trade talks with China have never been off track and straightened out the complexity.European equity futures indicate a slightly lower cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 future down 0.1% after the cash market finished with gains of 0.1% on Thursday.DXY is a touch higher, EUR/USD ran out of steam ahead of 1.15, JPY marginally lags with FX markets otherwise steady.RBI cut the Repurchase Rate by 50bps to 5.50% (exp. 25bps cut) and changed its stance to neutral from accommodative.Looking ahead, highlights include German Industrial Output & Trade Balance, French Trade Balance, EZ Employment, GDP & Retail Sales, US NFP, Canadian Jobs, Bundesbank Semi-Annual Forecasts, ECB President Lagarde & BoE's Pill.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

What does it take to dress some of the most popular, and stylish, men in America? In this episode of Rochester Living, we sit down with Peter Roberti, Vice President of Retail Sales at Adrian Jules, to talk about the legacy of one of Rochester's most iconic menswear brands. As a third-generation leader in the family business, Peter shares stories from behind the scenes—how his grandfather started the company, how he and his father came to tailor for celebrities like Shaquille O'Neal and Robert De Niro, and why personal style still matters in a world of fast fashion. Whether you're into fashion, local business, or just love a good multi-generational success story, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

Send us a textIn this episode, the CPG Guys are joined by Mark Williamson, AVP of Retail Media at Costco, the world's largest club format omnichannel retailer. Follow Mark on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkwilliamson/Follow Costco on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/costco-wholesale/Follow Costco online at: https://www.costco.com/f/-/company-informationMark answers these questions:Mark, you have a rich professional background working at Sam's Club, Ahold Delhaize USA and Citrus Ad recently rebranded as Epsilon. What was it about the opportunity at Costco around retail media that made you make this move and what were your objectives coming into the role?Why is retail media an important mechanism for brands to engage with shoppers and what makes it so appealing compared to the last century driven by linear TV and print media? What is the promise of retail media in your opinion?What do you see as the key attributes of Costco's retail media offering that should drive brands to leverage it in engaging your members?What are the core onsite ad unit offers that brands can leverage and which ones drive the most application from your suppliers?How about offsite and instore ad units? How is Costco affording quality offerings to brands in these areas?Why is transparent measurement of retail media performance marketing an essential component of brands moving their budgets into closed-loop measurement ecosystems and how is Costco ensuring that their platform succeeds in providing brands with the necessary omnichannel measurements?How does Costco make these solutions available to brands? Is it managed service, self-serve, ad tech partnerships with agencies?What are some of the industry trends that you are focused against for platform improvement and supplier adoption of Costco's RMN?CPG Guys Website: http://cpgguys.com FMCG Guys Website: http://fmcgguys,com ThinkBlue Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkbluesolutions/ Rhea Raj Website: http://rhearaj.com Katseye Website: https://www.katseye.world/Subscribe to Chain Drug Review here: https://chaindrugreview.com/#/portal/signupSubscribe to Mass Market Retailers here: https://massmarketretailers.com/#/portal/signupDISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

Struggling with excess inventory? In this episode, we sit down with Melodie van der Baan, founder of Max Retail, to explore how boutique owners can turn unsold merchandise into serious revenue. Listen in as Melodie shares her journey from sales rep to tech entrepreneur and reveals how Max Retail helps over 2,000 retailers move past-season inventory through top third-party marketplaces like eBay and Poshmark—all while staying anonymous and skipping returns. If cash flow, profit margins, and smart inventory management are on your radar, this episode is for you! Resources: Melodie van der Baan: Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn Max Retail: Website | LinkedIn Get Your Ticket To Boutique Summit 2025 Join The Boutique Hub   Ashley Alderson: Instagram   The Boutique Hub: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TikTok | YouTube 

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The Labor Department reported U. S. weekly Jobless Claims; Kevin has the details and offers his insights. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) for April; Kevin discusses the data and the. implications going forward on Interest rates. The U.S. Retail Sales report was released; Kevin has the details. JPMorgan offers their latest predictions as to the possibility a recession this year; Kevin digs in to the report and offers his insights. US House Energy and Commerce Committee proposed replenishing the Strategic Petroleum Reserves. Oil reacts to a possible Iran nuclear deal, Russian President Putin's refusal to meet with Ukraine's Zelinsky, U.S. Crude inventory increases and the International Energy Agency upgrade of 2025 oil demand growth forecast.

In this episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Steve Dennis begin by dissecting the week's most important retail news, highlighting the Trump administration's UK trade deal. They discuss the more consequential negotiations with China befor examining how Chinese e-commerce giants Temu and Shein are experiencing sales drops of 17% and 23% respectively after implementing pricing changes.April's surprising 7% jump in US core retail sales indicates consumers are pulling forward purchases ahead of expected tariff impacts. The hosts discusss positive earnings news from Tapestry (Coach's parent company), which increased profit guidance despite economic uncertainty, and Warby Parker, which delivered its first profitable quarter in its history. They conclude the news segment with Skechers' unexpected $9 billion acquisition by private equity firm 3G Capital, noting that the footwear giant operates in 180 countries with 5,300 stores.The interview segment features Josh Friedman, Senior Vice President of Digital and E-commerce at Ulta Beauty. Friedman brings extensive experience from previous roles at Dell, JCPenney, and Neiman Marcus. He discusses Ulta's 35-year journey and upcoming expansion into Mexico and the Middle East, emphasizing their mission to be "all things beauty, all in one place."When asked about Ulta's success factors, Friedman points to three key elements: comprehensive brand assortment, their powerful loyalty program with 44 million members, and Ulta's collaborative company culture. Personalization is a major focus for Ulta, built on their loyalty program foundation. Friedman explains how Ulta leverages search and virtual try-on technology to help deliver relevant customer experiences. Under new CEO Kecia Steelman Ulta is recalibrating its structure and focus. Friedman shares details about their upcoming curated marketplace launch, emphasizing it will be invitation-only and focused on carefully selected beauty and wellness brands that complement their existing offerings. The marketplace will allow Ulta to test new products and extend into additional categories while maintaining quality control.  Here is a 10% off code for the CommerceNext Growth Show exclusive to Remarkable Retail listeners: REMARKABLE. About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling authro of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.