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Jobs data shows labor stability with soft spot in the tech sector, rising credit card balances reveal consumer strain, after Supreme Court tariff decision, new 10% U.S. tariffs proposed.

Big-name IPOs are hitting the market this summer. In the first of two IPO columns, Mitch discusses weighing fundamentals, valuation, risk, and portfolio fit in any investment decision.

U.S. economy grew more slowly in Q1 than initially estimated but profits rose, companies proceeding cautiously on tariff refunds, tough market for summer jobs.

Consumer sentiment hit its lowest reading since 1952, yet the markets don’t seem to care. To understand why, look at consumer spending, business investment activity, and earnings growth.

Despite concerns in the private credit market, commercial bank lending is accelerating, corporate default rates are relatively contained, and businesses continue to access capital.