FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend

Harris, Trump and Allies Spend Over a Half-Billion Dollars in 16 Days

Donald Trump has now raised $1 billion since announcing his run for president. And he has Elon Musk’s $119 million. But Kamala Harris has a huge cash advantage.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

A Psychologist Explains Why Americans Spend Billions to Scare Themselves Silly on Halloween

Why do Americans shell out north of $12 billion on Halloween? A psychologist explains the appeal of scaring ourselves silly.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

How Tom Llamas, an NBC Anchor, Spends His Sundays

Mr. Llamas, who has been racing between hurricanes and election coverage, makes time for baseball with his children and not-so-scary movies with his wife.

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

The average person will spend more than $100 on Halloween this year

This year, the average person will spend more than $100 on Halloween, with some decorating as early as June. Halloween is no longer one day of candy and costumes for kids.

Hunt accuses OBR of ‘political intervention’ over spending review

Former chancellor says watchdog’s plan to publish findings of review on Budget day is a ‘significant concern’

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

The Real Reasons the G.O.P. Is Spending Millions on Anti-Trans Ads

Republicans are banking on an issue that isn’t a priority for voters: trans rights.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Enterprise AI moves from ‘experiment’ to ‘essential,’ spending jumps 130%

Wharton research shows dramatic surge in enterprise AI adoption, with spending up 130% and smaller companies leading in implementation rates.

Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago

Amazon's satellite spending has investors on edge. The payoff may be worth the wait

Amazon is pouring money into satellite internet service Project Kuiper. Investors have questions on what it means for profits.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Reddit’s results are on deck. Analysts expect ad strength and growth in online spending.

Reddit reports its third quarterly results as a public company after market close on Tuesday amid expectations of ad strength and healthy online spending growth.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

Why a Climate Nonprofit Plans to Spend $250 Million on Electric Semi Trucks

Climate United has a three-year plan to lease electric trucks and cut emissions at California ports to meet a 2035 zero-emissions deadline.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Steve Bannon says spending four months in prison 'empowered' him

Steve Bannon, the right-wing podcast host and former Donald Trump campaign official, held a press conference following his release from prison. Bannon claimed he had been "a political prisoner" ...

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Visa says spending trends are stable, and this time Wall Street agrees

Visa’s CFO expects the “stable and resilient consumer” to keep up such spending trends into the company’s new fiscal year.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

Taxes, spending and borrowing all higher as the new Labour government seeks to 'rebuild' the UK

British Treasury chief Rachel Reeves says taxes will rise by $52 billion to plug a hole in the public finances and provide new funding for the U.K.‘s cash-starved public services, as she announced ...

World - ABC News - 16 hours ago

EU should spend 20% of budget on security and climate disasters, report says

Finland’s former president reports on cost of Europe’s preparedness for multiple crises

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Expert on how much is too much in presidential campaign spending

Vice President Harris leads in fundraising, topping a billion dollars, while many Americans support limits on campaign spending. Daniel Weiner, director of elections and government at the Brennan ...

Crypto’s ‘Death Star’ election spending has wowed D.C. Will profits follow?

Digital asset companies are the biggest corporate donors in 2024

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors

Ten-year gilt yield hits five-month high after chancellor’s first Budget

Business - Financial Times - 22 hours ago

Rachel Reeves goes back to the future with a tax and spend budget

Chancellor heeds calls long made on the left for spending to match other European countries with rise of £70bn a year. Autumn budget live – latest updates Budget 2024: key points at a ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

United Airlines raises spending requirements to earn frequent flyer status

United Airlines customers will have to spend and fly more to earn elite benefits next year.

Business - CNBC - 22 hours ago

Treasury failed to disclose ‘material’ spending pressures under Hunt, says OBR

Watchdog says it cannot tell how big ‘black hole’ inherited by Rachel Reeves would have been with full transparency

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

United Airlines raises spending requirements to earn frequent flyer status

United Airlines customers will have to spend more to reach frequent flyer status next year, the latest move by the carrier to increase profits and give an exclusive feel to the increasingly crowded ...

Meta sees AI spending accelerating as earnings top forecasts

Mark Zuckerberg cites the potential for ‘strong’ returns in coming years on heavy investments in new technology

Business - Financial Times - 1 hour ago

Meta misses on user growth, warns of 2025 jump in AI spending

Meta reported weaker-than-expected user numbers and warned of a significant acceleration in its infrastructure expenses in 2025 in its third-quarter earnings.

Business - CNBC - 19 hours ago

Even Mark Zuckerberg seems surprised by Meta's pace of spending on AI

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg explained on the earnings call how the speed of Meta's AI technology buildout led the company to lift guidance for capex.

Business - CNBC - 17 hours ago

Holiday spending tips to avoid impulse buys and stay on budget

A recent study reveals Gen Z and Millennials are most likely to make impulse buys during the holidays than Gen X and Baby Boomers. Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings Plus" with tips to make ...

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Harris, Trump and Allies Spend Over a Half-Billion Dollars in 16 Days

A Psychologist Explains Why Americans Spend Billions to Scare Themselves Silly on Halloween

How Tom Llamas, an NBC Anchor, Spends His Sundays

The average person will spend more than $100 on Halloween this year

Hunt accuses OBR of ‘political intervention’ over spending review

The Real Reasons the G.O.P. Is Spending Millions on Anti-Trans Ads

Enterprise AI moves from ‘experiment’ to ‘essential,’ spending jumps 130%

Amazon's satellite spending has investors on edge. The payoff may be worth the wait

Reddit’s results are on deck. Analysts expect ad strength and growth in online spending.

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Steve Bannon says spending four months in prison 'empowered' him

Visa says spending trends are stable, and this time Wall Street agrees

Taxes, spending and borrowing all higher as the new Labour government seeks to 'rebuild' the UK

EU should spend 20% of budget on security and climate disasters, report says

Expert on how much is too much in presidential campaign spending

Crypto’s ‘Death Star’ election spending has wowed D.C. Will profits follow?

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Rachel Reeves goes back to the future with a tax and spend budget

United Airlines raises spending requirements to earn frequent flyer status

Treasury failed to disclose ‘material’ spending pressures under Hunt, says OBR

United Airlines raises spending requirements to earn frequent flyer status

Meta sees AI spending accelerating as earnings top forecasts

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