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LVMH at €397: Jewelry Is Carrying the World’s Biggest Luxury Group
Luxury

LVMH at €397: Jewelry Is Carrying the World’s Biggest Luxury Group

First-half revenue of €38.6 billion hides a split story: watches and jewelry grew 9% organically while fashion and leather goods slipped — and analysts are trimming targets.

Meridian Newsroom30 Sept 20265 min read
Italy’s Quiet Jewelry Powerhouse: FOPE’s Revenue Jumps 32% in First Half of 2026
Luxury

Italy’s Quiet Jewelry Powerhouse: FOPE’s Revenue Jumps 32% in First Half of 2026

The Vicenza goldsmith founded in 1929 reported net revenue of €56.8 million and a 26.1% EBITDA margin, with Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia accelerating.

Meridian Newsroom30 Sept 20265 min read
The American Fashion Comeback: Ralph Lauren’s 14% Growth Story
Luxury

The American Fashion Comeback: Ralph Lauren’s 14% Growth Story

Ralph Lauren closed its 2026 fiscal year with 14% growth to $8.1 billion, beat quarterly expectations and paid a September dividend — as icons from Ralph Lauren, Coach and Gap lead an American fashion revival.

Meridian Newsroom30 Sept 20265 min read
Small Business Jobs Hold Steady in September as Wage Growth Cools
Entrepreneurship

Small Business Jobs Hold Steady in September as Wage Growth Cools

New Paychex payroll data shows the small business labor market stable heading into the final quarter, with hourly earnings growth below 3 percent for more than two years.

Meridian Newsroom30 Sept 20266 min read
If Your Degree Doesn't Pay, You Could Lose Your Student Loans: Inside the New Earnings Accountability Rule
Education

If Your Degree Doesn't Pay, You Could Lose Your Student Loans: Inside the New Earnings Accountability Rule

The Trump administration has finalized a rule tying federal Direct Loan eligibility to graduate earnings — a 'Do No Harm' standard that could reshape which degrees American students can afford to pursue.

Meridian Newsroom29 Sept 20266 min read