BUSINESS ABOVE THE FOLD
Dow and S&P Hit Record Highs While Nasdaq Trips
Two out of three indexes hit fresh highs this week while the Nasdaq stumbled — classic overachiever energy. Apparently, investors are allergic to balance.
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Manufacturing Finds Its Footing, Barely
U.S. factories showed the first signs of life in months, though new orders are still crawling. It’s less a comeback tour and more a sound check.
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Small Business Confidence Still High, Costs Still Higher
Optimism’s holding strong on Main Street, even as inflation and tariffs keep running up the tab. Hope’s not a strategy — but it’s keeping the lights on.
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Weak Dollar Splits Winners and Losers
Exporters are smiling while import-heavy companies are nursing headaches. Turns out even the dollar’s having an identity crisis.
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Philly Fed Says Capital Spending’s Up, Activity’s Down
Manufacturers are buying new gear even as production slows. It’s like upgrading your amp while forgetting to plug it in.
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THE BABY BREEZE
Check out Brad’s mini mullet. It definitely gives him more power!
PARTY BELOW THE FOLD
AFI Go Full Goth with Silver Bleeds the Black Sun...
The punk veterans dropped a neon-lit, darkwave fever dream that feels equal parts Halloween and heartbreak. Old-school fans: your eyeliner can officially come out of retirement.
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Fall Tours Drop Hard and Loud
Ghost, Nine Inch Nails, and more announced fall dates, officially ending your savings account. The 2025 tour calendar looks like a mosh pit in motion.
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The Mullet Times — Smart Enough for the Boardroom. Short Enough for the Bathroom.