FTC sends $2.5 million to Credit Karma customers

The settlement stems from allegations Credit Karma misled consumers into applying for credit offers.

Liz Cheney's PAC gave $2.5 million to pro-Harris Super PAC

Former Rep. Liz Cheney’s (R-Wyo.) PAC donated $2.5 million in October to a Super political action committee (Super PAC), backing Vice President Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Cheney’s ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

McDonald's investing $100 million to lure customers after E.coli outbreak

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said slivered onions on the McDonald's Quarter Pounders were the likely source of the E. coli.

Karma comes for Boeing’s shareholders

Nearly a fifth of total shares will soon be owned by participants in a giant capital raise

Business - Financial Times - October 28

Medical debt is hurting millions of credit reports — but now there’s a cure

Even responsible, prudent people can end up thousands of dollars in debt if they get sick or injured.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

California Governor Proposes $750 Million in Annual Film Tax Credits

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to more than double the amount the state offers in incentives, which would make its program one of the nation’s most generous.

Business - The New York Times - October 27

SpaceX president says 'there is plenty of room for competition,' as Starlink nears 5 million customers

SpaceX President and COO Gwynne Shotwell urged on rivals in comments Friday, describing competition as healthy for Elon Musk's space company.

Business - CNBC - November 15

NFL star Josh Jacobs is selling his custom-built dream home in Las Vegas for $6 million

Since moving to the Packers, the running back can afford to have his pick of the most exclusive homes in the Green Bay area.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Canada's Trudeau to cut sales tax and send checks to millions of Canadians as election looms

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to temporarily lift the federal sales tax off a slew of items and send checks to millions of Canadians who are dealing with rising costs as a federal ...

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Ex-FTC Executive Singh Spared Prison for Role in Crypto Fraud

The former chief engineer at FTX cooperated extensively with prosecutors in their case against founder Sam Bankman-Fried.

Business - Inc. - October 30

How FTC Chair Lina Khan Became an Election Hot Topic

The Federal Trade Commission chair drew increasing political vitriol as the presidential vote neared. Her political future hangs in the balance.

Business - The New York Times - November 5

Meta must face trial in FTC antitrust lawsuit, judge rules

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Meta must face trial in an antitrust case brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over the social media giant’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

CVS, UnitedHealth, Cigna sue to block FTC case over insulin prices

The complaint is the latest move in a bitter legal fight between the U.S.'s three largest so-called pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, and the FTC.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

This closely watched stock-market indicator hit a 2½-year high. What it says will happen next.

Wall Street was growing more bullish in the final weeks before the Nov. 5 presidential election — a contrarian sign that may suggest limited upside for U.S. stocks.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Schrödinger’s stock pops as it enters collaboration pact with Novartis worth up to $2.5 billion

Schrödinger will receive $150 million upfront plus up to $2.3 billion in milestone and royalty payments.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Super Micro Computer Stock Crashes, Wall Street Concerns Grow

Shares of the Nvidia customer have crashed since its accounting firm, Ernst & Young, resigned.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Custom-Made Shoes: Comfort in a Box

Gifting a pair can be a complex undertaking, but Yohei Fukuda, a master shoemaker in Tokyo, says the result is well worth the effort.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

‘Somebody’s up there saying: good karma!’ Phil Manzanera on Roxy Music, Cuban grooves and making a fortune off Jay-Z and Kanye West

Born into a line of pirates and possible spies, the guitarist went from Castro-era Cuba to art-pop’s greatest group. As his solo work is reissued, he explains why he was too adventurous for his old ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

How to get rid of credit card debt without ruining your credit

You don't have to sacrifice your credit score to get rid of credit card debt. There are lots of routes to consider.

Will enrolling in a credit card debt management program hurt your credit?

Certain debt relief strategies can have a negative impact on your credit — but is debt management one of them?

How will a late credit card payment impact my credit score?

Just one delinquent credit card payment could have a big impact on the health of your credit. Here's how.

Will my credit score drop if I pay a credit card debt collector?

Paying off an old debt could have an impact on your credit score — but not always in the way you'd think.

Lyft told drivers they could make more than $30 an hour. The FTC says it deceived them.

Lyft made “deceptive” earnings claims about how much money drivers could expect to make per hour and how much they could earn in special incentives, the Federal Trade Commission said Friday in ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Number of older adults who lost $100,000 or more to fraud has tripled since 2020, FTC says

Adults age 60 and older are especially devastated by big fraud losses because they have less scope to recover those funds.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

Number of older adults who lost $100,000 or more to fraud has tripled since 2020, FTC says

The number of older Americans who report losing more than $100,000 to fraud in a given year has more than tripled since 2020, according to the Federal Trade Commission, a trend that experts say ...

We’ve racked up a ton of debt and don’t like the school district. Should we sell our house with a 2.5% interest rate?

“We want to move to a better neighborhood.”

Business - MarketWatch - 13 hours ago

‘Bespoke’ private banking: the ultimate in customer service?

Ultra-wealthy clients can pay for customised care in investments, tax and family governance. But they may not get everything they need

Business - Financial Times - October 25

The Key to Boosting Sales: Identifying and Converting Non-Customers

Not everyone is a customer. And you need to examine the types of non-customers you have to understand why.

Business - Inc. - October 26

JPMorgan sues customers over "infinite money" glitch

A temporary glitch let customers deposit phony checks and then withdraw thousands of dollars in "free money." Now JPMorgan is suing.

How Diwali Is Influencing Brands and Driving Customer Experience

From big box retailers to small brands, capitalizing on Diwali makes good business sense.

Business - Inc. - October 30

How to Make Ads Your Customers Want to Share

It’s not just about aiming for virality—it’s about crafting a story so meaningful, your audience feels compelled to share it. Here’s how to do that.

Business - Inc. - October 30

This Is the Wrong Way to Talk to Your Customers Post-Election

Avoid marketing missteps by pausing, considering your audience, and being authentic to your brand.

Business - Inc. - November 7

Starbucks app goes down, customers complain

The app crashed the same day Starbucks introduced its holiday menu, preventing customers from placing mobile orders.

TSMC Pauses Chip Shipments to Chinese Customers

The Taiwanese chip giant will halt shipments to Chinese companies after some of its most advanced chips ended up with Huawei.

Business - The New York Times - November 10

A New Streaming Customer Emerges: The Subscription Pauser

Customers have formed new habits of regularly pausing subscriptions and returning to them within a year.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 11

As a Gift, Custom Art Can Be Something Special

Artists and illustrators now often work from photos, making it possible to buy the service as a present for almost anyone who is almost anywhere.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

3 Holiday Shopping Trends to Improve Customer Experience

Prepare your customer service team for the holiday rush with these insights.

Business - Inc. - November 15

What Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy means for customers

Spirit Airlines is filing for bankruptcy ahead of the busy holiday travel season. The budget airline has faced multiple setbacks recently, including rising labor costs and a failed merger with ...

Putin sends nuclear warning to West

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Russia lowers threshold for using nuclear weapons Russian President ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

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