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U.S. Retail Slowdown Raises New Questions for Businesses

A to Z Times Contributor—AUGUST 14, 2026

American retailers experienced an unexpected decline in sales during July, providing new evidence that consumer spending may be losing momentum after a stronger period earlier in the year. Retail sales fell 0.2% from the previous month, according to newly released federal data. The decline was significant because consumer spending remains one of the most important

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Google’s New Pixel Devices Put AI at the Center of Consumer Technology

A to Z Times Contributor—AUGUST 12, 2026

Google introduced a new generation of Pixel devices as the technology company made artificial intelligence the central feature of its latest hardware strategy. The new lineup includes Pixel 11 smartphones, a foldable Pixel model, the Pixel Watch 5 and Pixel Tag. Across the products, Google emphasized deeper integration with its Gemini artificial intelligence system. The

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Big Tech Earnings Reinforce AI’s Growing Role in the Global Economy

A to Z Times Contributor—JULY 29, 2026

Artificial intelligence remained at the center of the business world on July 29 as investors closely monitored quarterly earnings from several of the world’s largest technology companies. The reports provided fresh insight into how AI continues to influence corporate strategy, infrastructure investment, and long-term economic growth, underscoring the technology’s expanding role across industries. Technology companies

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Investors Turn Attention to Big Tech Earnings as AI Spending Faces Its Next Major Test

A to Z Times Contributor—JULY 20, 2026

Wall Street began the week focused on one question that has shaped financial markets throughout the year: can the technology sector continue to justify its massive investment in artificial intelligence? With quarterly earnings from several of the nation’s largest technology companies approaching, investors are closely watching for signs that billions of dollars committed to AI

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AI Investment Remains a Driving Force for Global Markets as Earnings Season Begins

A to Z Times Contributor—JULY 13, 2026

Artificial intelligence continued to dominate business and technology discussions on July 12 as investors prepared for another busy corporate earnings season. Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and concerns over inflation, analysts say the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure remains one of the strongest forces shaping global financial markets, influencing investment strategies across technology, finance, and manufacturing