This week in business was a bit of a balancing act. Consumers faced a number of fresh reminders this week that everyday products are not always safe or convenient. Companies are rethinking their footprints, closing stores in some markets while making bold moves to expand elsewhere. The markets reminded everyone that investor confidence can rise faster than fundamentals, especially when a big name signals conviction.

Technology updates kept the spotlight, offering both sleek new features and practical questions about how global rollouts actually work in daily life. Real estate data showed a market that is slowing but not collapsing, and credit data highlighted how uneven the recovery feels, with some households finding it harder to keep up even as others benefit from strong asset gains.

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