US employers announced 97,000 job cuts in May — and AI was blamed for 40% of them

U.S.-based companies announced more than 97,000 planned job cuts in May, marking the highest level for the month since the pandemic-era layoffs of 2020, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas (1).
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Is Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA) A Good Stock To Buy Now?

Is PPTA a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on Perpetua Resources Corp. on Valueinvestorsclub.com by Arturo. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on PPTA.

AI is part of this, but not the whole story: US employers announced 97,000 job cuts in May — and AI was blamed for 40% of them

AI-linked layoffs are surging, but the technology isn’t at the root of all recent job losses.

What Makes Visa (V) a Lucrative Investment?

Vltava Fund, a value-focused investment management company, published its investor letter for the second quarter of 2026. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here.