Miscellaneous

New YouGov polling finds that Americans are more likely now than they were in March 2025 to describe the global economy as poor. People are also more likely now than they were in March to say their household expenses are outpacing their income, and most say they're being personally affected by inflation.

Real Estate - Homes

The fate of LBM and hardware companies are inextricably tied to the U.S. housing market. With that in mind, below is a roundup of new data, statistics, insights and trends shed some light on how 2026 is shaping up.

Dating Services

Workplaces have become a popular "swipe zone" for dating apps, according to a new Hily survey. Ninety-two percent of the 1,700 Gen Z and millennial Americans surveyed by Hily said they've swiped, flirted, and matched with potential dates on company time.