Employers are replacing workers with artificial intelligence and then calling them back, but employees are demanding higher pay to return.
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| Market | US stocks |
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| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Broadline Retail |
| Market cap | $2.6T |
| Close on 11/04/2026 | 266.14 |
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