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April 2026

Factsheet: What the research says about early care and education in the United States

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Key takeaways The U.S. child care system is widely inaccessible and unaffordable, despite its importance to the healthy functioning of the overall economy. Care workers are also paid very low wages despite the high cost of care for families, leading to staff turnover and instability in the industry.Several states are considering or implementing policies and […]

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How does early childhood care and education affect U.S. families and workers, and which policies support child participation and boost the quality of care?

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Key takeaways As states consider policy action in early childhood care and education, there is an existing—and growing—evidence base from which to draw lessons. This report summarizes the rigorous evidence on program and policy impact, identifying several key themes. Demand-side policies. These policies equip U.S. families with the means to access early care and education,

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“The Roaring 2020s Are Back”: S&P Futures Hit New Record With Nasdaq Up 12 Straight Days On Iran Truce Optimism

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“The Roaring 2020s Are Back”: S&P Futures Hit New Record With Nasdaq Up 12 Straight Days On Iran Truce Optimism Stock futures are edging higher on continued optimism about an extended truce in the Middle East, while Taiwan Semi’s solid results have sparked another leg higher in AI trade. As of 8:15 am ET, S&P

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Despite ‘Survey’ Sadness, Jobless Claims Slide Near Historic Lows

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Despite ‘Survey’ Sadness, Jobless Claims Slide Near Historic Lows The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits for the first time fell to just 207k (below the 213k expected and down from the prior 209.25k) – back near its lowest levels in 5 years (and trend towards its lowest level in 50 years)… Source: Bloomberg

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Key highlights from PepsiCo’s (PEP) Q1 2026 earnings results

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PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) reported its first quarter 2026 earnings results today. Net revenue increased 8.5% year-over-year to $19.4 billion. Net income attributable to PepsiCo was $2.32 billion, or $1.70 per share, compared to $1.83 billion, or $1.33 per share, last year. Core EPS grew 9% to $1.61. For fiscal year 2026, the company expects

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KLA Corporation Reports Q4 FY2025 Results and Analyzes Industry Outlook

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Introduction KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) concluded fiscal year 2025 with record-setting financial and operational performance, underscoring its pivotal role in the global semiconductor capital equipment industry. As of April 15, 2026, KLA’s market capitalization reached approximately $227.8 billion, reflecting robust investor confidence and the company’s sustained leadership in process control and inspection solutions. The fourth

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Fire Erupts At Major Australian Refinery, Amplifying Fuel Shock As “Green” Killed Refining Buffer

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Fire Erupts At Major Australian Refinery, Amplifying Fuel Shock As “Green” Killed Refining Buffer Australia’s failed “green” domestic energy policies had already sparked a fuel-supply shock shortly after the U.S.-Iran conflict disrupted tankers at the Hormuz chokepoint. Now, a fire has broken out at the larger of Australia’s two remaining oil refineries, adding even more

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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (JBHT) Posts Q1 2026 Results

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JBHT|EPS $1.49 vs $1.47 est (+1.4%)|Rev $3.06B|Net Income $141.6M J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. reported first-quarter earnings that edged past Wall Street expectations, as the logistics giant posted diluted earnings of $1.49 per share, surpassing analysts’ $1.47 forecast by 1.4%. The Arkansas-based transportation company generated $3.06B in revenue for the quarter, reflecting a 5.0% increase

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J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Q1 Earnings: What the Numbers Show

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JBHT|EPS $1.49 vs $1.47 est (+1.4%)|Rev $3.06B|Net Income $141.6M Stock $226.77  EPS YoY +27.4%|Rev YoY +4.6%|Net Margin 4.6% J.B. Hunt delivered a modest earnings beat in Q1 2026, but the market’s negative reaction signals investor concerns about the quality and sustainability of the company’s recovery. The integrated freight and logistics provider reported GAAP EPS of

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