Job openings remained stuck at an elevated level.

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Many analysts were expecting some cooling, but the nation's employers had other ideas.

The latest look at job openings from the Labor Department shows the number is essentially

unchanged at more than 8 million. A resilient job market gives the Federal Reserve more time to try to bring

inflation down. Consumers, meanwhile, continue to shy away from most discretionary items.

Bath and body works, today forecasted subdued full-year sales of its personal care products.

Volvo is launching the world's first EV battery passport,

accessible with a QR code.

That's ahead of a European Union mandate due to take effect in three years.

The passport tracks sources for the raw materials and

components making up batteries. The Wall Street Journal says E-Trade is

considering booting Keith Gill off its platform. It's reportedly concerned about

market manipulation.

Gail goes by the online moniker Roaring Kitty, his social media posts have again fueled a

spike in the value of GameStop shares.

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