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stock-market-news5 days ago•142 min saved

Walmart's rare sales miss tests consumer spend amid price cuts

Walmart missed quarterly comparable sales for the first time in about five years as shoppers pull back amid higher gas prices, sending shares down about 6% in premarket trading. The retailer still nudged up its full-year net-sales growth target to 4–5% and highlighted strength in its e-commerce and Walmart Connect ads (e-commerce +24%, advertising +43%), though store traffic slowed and price cuts continued (11,000+ items in Q2). U.S. Q2 same-store sales rose 2.6% versus 3.8% expectations; average ticket rose 1.1% (vs 3.1% a year ago). Excluding Inflation Reduction Act effects, core U.S. comps rose 3.4%, the slowest since early-2022. Third-quarter adjusted EPS guidance is 62–64 cents (below consensus of 68 cents), with net-sales growth for the quarter guided to 3–3.75%.

via Investing.com|

#consumer-spending #earnings #inflation-reduction-act

business9 days ago•2 min saved

Prescription prices plunge, but real patient savings remain unclear.

U.S. prescription drug prices fell 0.8% in July and are down 3.1% year over year—the steepest annual decline in more than six decades—driven by generic competition, GLP-1 price pressure, and price cuts tied to the Inflation Reduction Act and related Trump administration deals; but rebates are not fully captured in the CPI, and falling prices don't guarantee lower out-of-pocket costs as many Americans still struggle to afford medications.

via Axios|

#business #cpi #drug-prices

politics11 days ago•17 min saved

Surviving Biden’s Green Push: About $600B of Energy Funds Remain Unspent

POLITICO’s analysis shows roughly $600 billion of Biden-era climate and infrastructure funding—grants, contracts, and direct spending—still available to spend, despite Trump’s rollback of about $540 billion in clean-energy tax incentives; with court battles and political fights ongoing, the fate of these funds remains uncertain and could shape jobs, energy costs, and future tech leadership.

via Politico|

#biden #clean-energy #donald-trump

economy12 days ago•6 min saved

Record drop in U.S. prescription-drug prices driven by generics and policy moves

U.S. prescription-drug prices fell 2.7% over the past year through July—the steepest annual drop on record—driven by more generics, cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, and policy actions such as Medicare price negotiations; while the White House cites Trump-era price agreements as a factor, analysts say inflation-reduction policies and broader market dynamics are also at play, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics measure reflects actual paid prices, which can fall due to insurer deals or switching to cheaper drugs rather than outright price cuts by manufacturers.

via The Washington Post|

#economy #glp-1-drugs #inflation

politics2 months ago•14 min saved

Trump taps climate-law funds to tackle Western drought

With the Colorado River at record-low levels, the Trump administration is using Inflation Reduction Act funds to extend Biden-era contracts that paid water users to reduce deliveries, while Interior surveys a long backlog of proposed projects totaling more than $50 billion. Experts say meaningful relief requires permanently reducing agricultural water use, but political and legal obstacles make such changes difficult; in the near term, short-term buyouts and fallowing agreements funded by federal dollars continue to flow, illustrating a crisis-driven approach that may not solve the river’s core imbalance.

via Politico|

#colorado-river #drought #inflation-reduction-act

climate-and-environment6 months ago•6 min saved

California sues over Biden-era clean-energy funding canceled by Trump

California filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s cancellation of about $2.7 billion in Biden-era clean-energy funding, including $1.2 billion for a hydrogen hub, arguing the cuts violate congressional authorizations and threaten jobs, energy prices and the U.S. lead in clean energy; the suit is joined by several other states and cites due process and separation of powers.

via Los Angeles Times|

#bipartisan-infrastructure-law #california #clean-energy

business6 months ago•5 min saved

EV Pullback Rewrites the South’s Auto Manufacturing Landscape

A surge of roughly $200 billion in U.S. EV and battery investments, much of it in Republican-led districts and especially the Southeast, now faces a pullback as federal incentives fade and sales underperform. Hyundai’s $12.6 billion Metaplant in Georgia exemplifies the shift, with plans moving from pure EV output to a mix of hybrids and EVs, and the company adding more investment to offset changed credits. Analysts warn of up to about $100 billion in write-downs across the sector, while others like Bosch pivot workers to non-EV production. The result is a reimagining of the South’s once-booming EV manufacturing era as incentives vanish and market forecasts shrink from earlier targets.

via CNBC|

#business #electric-vehicles #ev-investments

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Senate Megabill Sparks Debate Over Solar and Wind Tax Cuts

The proposed 'Big, Beautiful Bill' aims to overhaul US clean energy programs, significantly reducing incentives for domestic solar manufacturing and favoring foreign (particularly Chinese) products, which critics say will hinder renewable energy growth, increase costs, and weaken America's manufacturing and environmental goals.

via Engadget|

#china-competition #inflation-reduction-act #politics

energy1 year ago•7 min saved

US Solar Industry Urges Policy Support to Sustain Growth and Jobs

The U.S. solar manufacturing sector has seen significant growth due to recent incentives like the Inflation Reduction Act, but this progress is threatened by potential rollback of tax credits by Congress, which could slow domestic growth, increase costs, and leave the U.S. vulnerable to Chinese dominance in renewable energy supply chains.

via NPR|

#china-dominance #energy #inflation-reduction-act

health1 year ago•2 min saved

Medicare Drug Pricing Battles: Negotiations, Reforms, and Risks

Medicare has begun negotiations on drug prices for 15 medications, including Ozempic, with the process continuing under the Biden administration despite political debates, aiming to lower costs for seniors with prices set to take effect in 2027.

via NPR|

#drug-prices #health #inflation-reduction-act

economy1 year ago•4 min saved

NOAA and Partners Launch $13.9M Initiative to Propel Blue Economy Startups

The Biden-Harris Administration, through the Department of Commerce and NOAA, is awarding $54.3 million to four business accelerators to support small businesses in the Blue Economy. Funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, these accelerators will help develop technologies for ocean renewable energy, carbon sequestration, hazard mitigation, and ecosystem services. The initiative aims to enhance coastal resilience and foster public-private partnerships, with recruitment of businesses set to begin in the next 6-12 months.

via National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|

#blue-economy #climate-resilience #economy

economy1 year ago•2 min saved

Treasury Finalizes Clean Energy Tax Credits Amid Legislative Revisions

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS have released final rules for the Section 48 Energy Credit, providing clarity for clean energy project developers. This move aims to boost clean power production, strengthen the clean energy economy, and create jobs. The rules, informed by stakeholder feedback, clarify eligibility for various technologies like offshore wind and geothermal heat pumps. The Inflation Reduction Act's extension of the ITC until 2025, transitioning to a tech-neutral approach, is expected to enhance energy security and reduce utility bills.

via Treasury|

#clean-energy #economy #energy-security

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

US Backs $7B EV Battery Plants Amid Ramaswamy's DOGE Remarks

Vivek Ramaswamy, a tech billionaire, has vowed to scrutinize federal loans given to electric vehicle manufacturers other than Tesla, under the Inflation Reduction Act. This comes as the U.S. Department of Energy announced a $7 billion loan to Indiana-based battery plants and a $6 billion commitment to Rivian in Georgia. Ramaswamy's stance aligns with Elon Musk's criticism of federal aid to his EV competitors. However, a Goldman Sachs survey suggests skepticism about the effectiveness of Ramaswamy's efforts, with many investors doubting significant spending cuts will be achieved.

via Daily Kos|

#electric-vehicles #elon-musk #federal-loans

automotive1 year ago•6 min saved

Trump's EV Tax Credit Threat Spurs Urgent Buying Decisions

President-elect Donald Trump plans to eliminate the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicle (EV) purchases, a move expected to negatively impact EV sales. This credit, part of President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, has been a significant driver for EV adoption. Automakers like Tesla, Chevrolet, and Ford have several models currently eligible for the full credit, which may become more expensive if the credit is removed. The potential policy change has prompted a rush to purchase eligible EVs before the credit is potentially scrapped.

via Quartz|

#automotive #automotive-industry #donald-trump

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Biden's Agenda Fuels $1 Trillion in Economic Investments

The White House is set to announce that $1 trillion in private sector investments have been made in clean technology and manufacturing, attributed to Biden-era legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act. This milestone highlights the ongoing impact of Biden's policies, even as President-elect Trump has threatened to roll back these laws. The investments are seen as crucial for future American industries, potentially making it challenging for future administrations to reverse these initiatives.

via Axios|

#biden #clean-technology #economic-investment