AI spending is boosting the economy, but many businesses are in survival mode - CNBC

AI Spending Fuels Economic Boom While Main Street Businesses Enter Survival Mode

The Great Economic Divide: AI Investment vs. Main Street Reality The massive surge in corporate spending on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure is creating a profound divergence in the U.S. economy. While major technology firms are driving record stock market valuations and robust growth, the majority of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across the country are…

The Great Candy Shift: Why Gummy Treats Are Challenging Chocolate’s Halloween Dominance

The Rise of Non-Chocolate: Economic and Generational Forces Reshape Halloween Handouts For decades, chocolate has reigned supreme as the undisputed king of Halloween candy bags. However, as the 2025 trick-or-treating season approaches, market analysts and confectionery manufacturers are observing a significant shift: the non-chocolate segment, particularly gummy and fruity candies, is poised to capture a…