Why Consumers Are Cutting Back on Shopping and Embracing ‘No Buy 2025’

Why Is Egg Shopping So Unpredictable?

Some stores have none, others plenty, at all kinds of prices. Chalk it up to the complexities of how a once-ubiquitous staple arrives on shelves.

The New York Times - 5d

Why Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founders Want to Buy Their Company Back From Unilever

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield are reportedly looking to reacquire the beloved ice cream brand, claiming its corporate owner has muzzled the company’s social activism.

Inc. - 3d

Why some German voters embraced the far right

Concerns over the economy may have contributed to the increasing number of votes for the far-right party during Germany's national election. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.

CBS News - Feb. 24

Why More People Are Embracing the Alcohol-Free Drinking Boom

Health-conscious drinkers are fueling a nonalcoholic beverage boom—with help from the startup Monday Morning.

Inc. - Feb. 22

'Failure has definitely shaped me': Why D-backs believe Corbin Carroll will be better than ever in 2025

After a Rookie of the Year campaign in 2023, Carroll struggled for his first time as a pro last season. Here's why -- and how it made him stronger.

ESPN - 5h

Consumers turn to buying or renting hens as egg prices soar, but it may not help you save

Amid the rising costs of eggs, some consumers are looking for alternatives. Across the country, some hatcheries said they're seeing more interest in buying chickens, but experts warn you may not ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

Why this spot-on consumer-confidence measure should concern stock-market bulls

What current consumer-sentiment readings really mean for stocks.

MarketWatch - 2d

Could Elon Musk benefit from DOGE cuts at consumer protection watchdog?

Earlier this month, President Trump fired Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Lesley Stahl has more on the agency and the Trump administration's attempts to ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

Super Micro is back in compliance. Is that enough to make its stock a buy?

A Mizuho analyst has brought back his coverage of Super Micro shares — but declines to recommend them, citing competitive challenges.

MarketWatch - 3d

What's the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2025)

The iPhone 16e is here. Here are all the details on Apple's current smartphone lineup to help you find the right model.

Wired - 3d

Trump to ratchet up China tariffs again. Here’s why American consumers will feel the pain this time.

New York Fed analysis suggests “missing imports” from China could mean higher costs ahead.

MarketWatch - 4d

Third of emissions cuts must come from consumers, says UK climate watchdog

Government advisers call for an overhaul of domestic heating systems and suggest airfares could rise

Financial Times - 5d

U.S. Consumers Cut Spending More Drastically in January Than Any Other Time in the Past Four Years

The threat of tariffs has led shoppers to tighten their purse strings.

Inc. - 3d

Here's why Home Depot remains a buy after retailer clears lowered earnings bar

We're also reiterating our price target of $440 a share on Home Depot stock.

CNBC - 6d

Why American Businesses Aren’t Raring to Get Back Into Russia

The White House promised “incredible opportunities” if Moscow ended the war in Ukraine. But Russia’s economy is struggling and the business environment is unpredictable.

The New York Times - 4d

Jim Cramer says our newest stock is a buy after dipping on slow start to 2025

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

CNBC - Feb. 21

White House pushes back on criticism of Trump spending cuts

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday said Americans support the massive job and spending cuts President Trump has enacted across the federal government since returning to the Oval ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

Why Morgan Freeman wore a glove at the 2025 Oscars

Morgan Freeman has been known to wear a single glove at times.

The Hill - 18h

Embracing Darkness on the Isle of Rum

On Rum, Europe’s newest dark-sky sanctuary, the island’s 40 residents have learned to embrace darkness.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

12 of the best independent shops in Copenhagen

From sleek interior stores to modern perfumiers and quirky sex shops, the Danish capital has no shortage of unusual shopping opportunities. Inspired by Keith Haring’s Pop Shop, which the artist saw ...

The Guardian - 6d

Tax refunds in 2025 are about $1,000 less than in 2024. Here's why.

IRS data shows that the average refund check so far is about $2,200, or $1,000 less than a year earlier. Here's what experts say.

CBS News - 3d

Why you won't see performances of original song nominees at 2025 Oscars

The Oscars have scrapped live performances of the original song nominees for the first time in more than a decade, sparking backlash from fans and music industry insiders.

Los Angeles Times - 21h

Will the expected IRS cuts delay my 2025 tax refund?

Tax accountants urge Americans to file early this year to avoid delays in getting your 2025 tax refund.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Tesla’s stock is back to red: Why China full-self-driving boost was short-lived

Tesla shares are trading about 30% below a December high as concerns about Elon Musk and DOGE swirl.

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

Pizza shop works to reduce recidivism rates

A Philadelphia pizzeria owned and operated exclusively by formerly incarcerated people is offering a creative and delicious solution for people who have served time in prison but can't get jobs. ...

CBS News - 2d

Trump’s first month back in office marked by mixed polling on his federal cuts

NBC News White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor, Senior National Security Correspondent Courtney Kube and Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin join Meet the Press NOW to report on President ...

NBC News - Feb. 20

Gazans Returning Home to Jabaliya Embrace Reopened Market

A single image of a farmer’s market sprouting back up in devastated northern Gaza tells the story of loss and, perhaps, eventual rebirth.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

"Resolute": Benjamin Hall on embracing the challenge of recovery

In 2022 the Fox News correspondent, covering the war in Ukraine, was critically wounded when his car was struck by Russian missiles. The author of the bestseller "Saved," he now writes about his ...

CBS News - Feb. 23

Is the Future of the Creator Economy Direct-to-Consumer?

Confusion surrounding the TikTok ban last month has pushed creators to seek more stable ways to earn.

Inc. - Feb. 21

Trump tariff threats rattle consumers

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Consumer confidence dips in Trump’s first month A new survey found that ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Investor sentiment vs consumer sentiment

And the flatlining stock market

Financial Times - 6d

'I make more in one hour on TikTok than a day in the shop'

Laura Mallows sells most of her products via TikTok but "dreams" of opening a physical shop once more.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Beloved owner of one of Hollywood's last costume shops dies at 90

Ursula Boschet, the iconic Hollywood costumer who was a local institution for half a century, has died.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Warby Parker to open eyewear shops inside several Target stores

Target will open five Warby Parker "shop-in-shops" in 2025, with plans to expand partnership with eyewear company.

CBS News - 4d

2025 Mexico Open leaderboard: Aldrich Potgieter opens four-shot advantage on back of second-round 61

Akshay Bhatia sits six shots back of the lead after consecutive 66s over the opening 36 holes at Vidanta Vallarta

CBS Sports - Feb. 22

Kansas vs. Oklahoma State odds, how to watch, prediction, picks: Model backs Jayhawks in Feb. 22, 2025 game

SportsLine's proven computer model has revealed its best bets for Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Kansas Jayhawks Saturday on CBS and streaming on Paramount+

CBS Sports - Feb. 22