Some retailers tell consumers Trump's tariffs are a reason to buy now

Best Buy cuts full-year sales forecast due to softer demand for consumer electronics

Best Buy is waiting for a wave of shoppers to replace old devices and upgrade to new, higher-tech ones after an approximately two-year sales slump.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Should you buy gold from a big retailer? Pros and cons experts say to know

Buying gold from a big retailer could make sense for some investors, but it won't be the right move for everyone.

A New Trump Administration Is No Reason to Change Investing Plans

Big changes are coming in the next Trump administration. But your investing plans needn’t change, our columnist says.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

There Is a Reason Trump Wants Fewer Adults in the Room

The point of placing loyalists in positions of influence isn’t to make the government work; it is to bend the government to Trump’s will.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 16

Target's big discounting effort falls short as consumers spend less on some goods

Target reported earnings Wednesday that came in far below Wall Street's expectations, something the big-box retailer attributed to slower than expected demand.

Trump threatens Mexico with tariffs

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump threatens tariffs on Mexico over border crossings Former President Trump on ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Trump, tariffs and trade wars

And, Government promises overhaul of job market.

JB Smoove on hosting new game show "Buy It Now" for budding entrepreneurs

Emmy-winning comedian JB Smoove, known for Curb Your Enthusiasm, is bringing his humor to "Buy It Now," a Prime Video game show where entrepreneurs have 90 seconds to pitch products to a live ...

‘Buy now, pay later’ group Affirm launches in the UK

Move comes as British government looks to bring the popular borrowing method under FCA rules

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Buy now, pay later provider Klarna says it filed confidentially for U.S. IPO

Klarna, which is known for its popular buy now, pay later business, has confidentially filed IPO documents with the U.S. SEC.

Business - CNBC - November 13

1980s vs. now: Here's where it's much harder to buy a home

Browsing real estate listings is enough to make you wish you invented a time machine so you could have bought a house a generation ago. This article may also have that effect.

Politics - The Hill - November 15

You Can Now Buy Lab-Grown Foie Gras

A lab-grown alternative to fattened duck liver offers a controversial future for the cultivated meat industry: as a luxury product for the few.

Tech - Wired - November 19

What ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Could Be Costing You

“Buy now, pay later” is more popular than ever, but it’s not without downsides.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

More retailers squeeze in earnings reports before Black Friday with holidays and tariffs in focus

With Black Friday and the holiday shopping sprint just days away, quarterly results from retailers such as Macy’s Inc. and Nordstrom Inc. this week will help set the tone for the rest of the ...

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

PS5 Pro Disc Drive Is Sold Out At Most Retailers, But Walmart Has It (For Now)

PS5 Pro Disc Drive ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 5

ChatGPT will now work as a search engine as OpenAI partners with some news outlets

OpenAI is launching a ChatGPT-powered search engine that could put the artificial intelligence company in direct competition with search giant Google and affect the flow of internet traffic seeking ...

Tech - ABC News - October 31

Considering long-term care insurance now? 3 reasons to apply before 2025

There are multiple reasons why seniors should apply for long-term care insurance now, before 2025. Here are three.

What Will Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Businesses?

Companies are already scrambling to avoid potential tariffs. Here’s how they could play out in Donald Trump’s second term.

Business - Inc. - November 7

From cars to planes: global manufacturers brace for Trump’s tariffs

Executives across multiple industries expect supply chain upheaval

Business - Financial Times - November 8

China Readies for Trump Tariff Wave

A senior trade official says the U.S. taxes on Chinese exports will backfire, and the country’s economy can withstand ‘external shocks.’

Business - Inc. - November 22

Mexican peso and Canadian dollar fall after Trump’s tariff pledge

European equities slip while US Treasury yields edge higher

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

How to deal with Trump’s tariff threats

Canada, Mexico and China have options to avoid a trade war

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Trump’s tariffs are a reality check for markets

Bessent is a pragmatic pick, but he will not make up for the president-elect’s unpredictability

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Trump's win could lead companies to push up prices. Here's why.

President-elect Donald Trump's vow to raise tariffs could have Americans paying more for goods, from toys to auto parts, experts say.

Black Friday is almost here but some sales aren't all they are cracked up to be: Here's what not to buy

Retailers hype Black Friday discounts, but these may not be the best prices of the year, experts say.