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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Lower Oil and Gasoline Prices Forecast for This Summer
Trade uncertainty and OPEC+ production increases are driving oil prices lower. American motorists may see significantly lower pump prices this summer.
Delta Air Lines Shares Soar Despite Pausing Annual Guidance Amid Slow Growth Expectations
The company posted better-than-expected first-quarter earnings.
Largest US Egg Producer Cal-Maine Under DOJ Price Investigation
The company earned $508 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, a 245 percent jump from the year prior.
US Travel Season Starts With Stronger-Than-Expected Spring Break
The TSA said it expects high passenger volumes during the peak spring break travel period, which runs through the end of this week.
Retail Sector Sheds More Jobs Than Usual as Industry Adjusts to Uncertain Future
Retailers reliant on Chinese products are facing severe challenges and scrambling to adjust, says Swap’s chief marketing officer.
AI Data Center Build-Out Raises Concerns About America’s Future Power Needs
Annual electricity demand for U.S. data centers is expected to double over four years to 530 TWh—the current power output of Texas.
Retail Roundup: Sector Cautious Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Tepid Outlook Ahead
Bank of America’s Global Research team lowered their yearly outlook for Target, Ross Stores, and Best Buy due to tariff concerns and inflation-wary consumers.
Target Beats Earnings Expectations but Warns of Consumer Uncertainty
The retailer said it will recapture its ‘Tar-zhay’ chic by investing billions of dollars in new stores and products. But tariffs might create a headwind.
