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Northern Trust Shares Hold Near Highs on Quiet Day

Northern Trust ended Friday at $167.77, about 3% below its 52-week high, after climbing 2.4% last week. The bank posted Q1 net income of $525.5 million, up 34% from a year ago, with a 17.4% return on common equity. Nasdaq trading resumes Tuesday after the Memorial Day holiday. Northern Trust’s next ex-dividend date is June 5.

May 25, 2026

US Consumer Stocks Slide Amid Inflation Concerns and Growing Debt
June 1, 2026, 10:12 PM EDT. Walmart shares fell 14% in two weeks, and Costco dropped 13% since May 19, signaling potential decline in consumer spending, critical for the economy. Analysts warn that inflation, driven by expansive federal spending-dubbed the "Funny Money" system where increasing money supply reduces dollar value-continues to pressure markets. US government debt has doubled from $20 trillion in 2016 to nearly $40 trillion, raising concerns over fiscal sustainability. This expansion benefits early money recipients (Cantillon Effect) while harming latecomers. The aging Boomer generation defends the current economic status, but younger voters face a deteriorating financial landscape. Market watchers view these retail stock declines as key indicators of potential broader economic weakness.