What can convince more consumers to buy EVs?

Carmakers and governments have spent billions trying to entice people to switch from petrol to electric, but progress has stalled

Business - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

Best Buy says Trump tariffs could force it to raise consumer prices

Consumers could face higher prices for electronics if President-elect Donal Trump hits Canada, Mexico and China with new tariffs, Best Buy CEO said.

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

Some companies are weaving Trump's tariffs into their marketing efforts, telling consumers to buy now in case prices rise.

EV tax credits could soon vanish. Is now the time to buy?

California plans to blunt any GOP efforts to scrap U.S. tax rebates for electric vehicles. But with uncertainty ahead, experts say current savings may not last.

Euphoria: what can we expect from more of TV’s most talked-about show?

After a loved and hated second season, more of the button-pushing teen drama has been on pause but production is soon to officially begin. You would be forgiven for thinking that Euphoria was all ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

The Best Xbox Gifts You Can Buy This Holiday

This is paid content. It was written and produced in collaboration with the sponsor. The holiday season is fast approaching, and video games and consoles are some of the most sought-after items ...

Tech - GameSpot - 3 days ago

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

Move over Black Friday: Consumer interest in 'Travel Tuesday' soars

Search interest for "Travel Tuesday" rose more than 500% over the last two years, according to a report published Thursday by McKinsey & Company.

Business - CNBC - November 4

More Republican women buying guns: Gallup

Gun ownership among Republican women has grown in recent years, a new survey found. According to Gallup’s annual measurement of gun ownership across the country, the percentage of Republican women ...

Politics - The Hill - November 21

What does the inflation rate increase mean for American consumers?

The Labor Department data released Wednesday showed that inflation ticked back up in October, which is what economists were expecting. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on ...

What to consider when buying a home with someone else

There are several things to consider before buying a home with someone else. NerdWallet's Holden Lewis joins CBS News with some tips to keep in mind when making a purchase.

What our expert shoppers are buying this Black Friday

Browse our editors' favorite Black Friday deals this year, from portable speakers to fancy laundry detergent.

The Northvolt dilemma: can European EVs avoid relying on Asian batteries?

Governments, carmakers and investors must recraft the region’s strategy after the fall of the Swedish group

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Black Friday 2024: What to buy, what to skip and how to save

Save the most money during Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2024 by following these expert tips. Plus, learn what to buy and skip.

Buying big-ticket items this Black Friday before Trump tariffs hit? What to buy — and what to skip.

It might be months before Trump’s tariffs are implemented — but some shoppers are already preparing for potential cost increases and shopping for deals with this in mind.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

You Can Buy Avowed With WoW Gold--Here's How

Avowed, the upcoming RPG from Fallout: New Vegas and The Outer Worlds developer Obsidian, will launch on Battle.net, and players can buy it with World of Warcraft's in-game currency, gold.. Games ...

Tech - GameSpot - 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

GM Cuts 1,000 More Jobs as EV Push Continues

General Motors has cut 1,000 jobs, according to a person familiar with the reductions, marking the latest effort by the automaker to trim costs as it ramps up sales in unprofitable electric vehicles.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 15

Too many wild deer are roaming England's forests. Can promoting venison to consumers help?

There are now more deer in England than at any other time in the last 1,000 years

World - ABC News - November 12

Buying the dip — does anyone eat taramasalata any more?

The UK media had a baffling meltdown this week at a temporary shortage in supplies of the fish-based meze dish

Business - Financial Times - November 16

We're buying more of this industrial stock that's fallen despite a great quarter

The company's stock has given up its post-earnings gains, despite positive news.

Business - CNBC - November 19

Men buy more from Lidl's unusual stock middle aisle, says boss

Ryan McDonnell said the middle of Lidl had a “big male following”.

When's the best time to buy TVs, AirPods and more as Black Friday nears?

NBC News Holiday Price Check is tracking popular gifts through Black Friday, Cyber Monday and beyond, so consumers can comparison-shop and time their purchases.

What Trump's election to the White House could mean for EVs

Republicans, led by Trump, have largely condemned EVs, claiming they are being forced upon consumers and that they will ruin the U.S. auto industry.

Business - CNBC - November 6

What happens next in The Onion's effort to buy Alex Jones' Infowars

The Onion’s winning bid for Alex Jones’ Infowars platform is under review by a federal bankruptcy judge after Jones and his lawyers raised concerns about how an auction was conducted

Entertainment - ABC News - November 15

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

Star Wars Outlaws rolls out more changes and fixes in bid for more buys

Ubisoft rolls out the long-awaited major update for Star Wars Outlaws -- fixes that'll help revitalize the game in time for holiday sales.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 21

‘It gets more and more confused’: can AI replace translators?

A Dutch publisher has announced that it will use AI to translate some of its books – but those in the industry are worried about the consequences if this becomes the norm . As anyone who has tried ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

What Can the Department of Government Efficiency Do?

President-elect Trump has indicated the entity will operate outside the government, a position that comes with legal limits.

Business - The New York Times - November 18

What the US can learn from ‘Wicked’

Glinda and Elphaba’s journey to friendship offers guidance for a fractured America

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Anyone Can Buy Data Tracking US Soldiers and Spies to Nuclear Vaults and Brothels in Germany

More than 3 billion phone coordinates collected by a US data broker expose the detailed movements of US military and intelligence workers in Germany—and the Pentagon is powerless to stop it.

Tech - Wired - November 20

Has life in the U.S. become too political? You can buy a house in Italy for $1.

A village in Sardinia is trying to entice politics-weary Americans to buy cheap homes in Italy.

WATCH: Trump to young girl: ‘I want her hair. Can I buy your hair?’

President-elect Donald Trump complimented one girl’s hair and posed for a picture with her while playing golf in West Palm Beach, Florida.

We're buying more of two stocks that have been unfairly dinged in the past week

We can finally add to our positions now that our trading restrictions are cleared.

Business - CNBC - November 4

General Mills is buying its fifth pet-food business. Here’s why it could fetch more growth.

From an estimated $150 billion of spending in 2024, the category is expected to mushroom up to roughly $200 billion by 2030, according to estimates from Bloomberg Intelligence.

Business - MarketWatch - November 14

Planning a Roth IRA conversion? Trump’s win and GOP trifecta could buy you more time to act.

The chances are “‘pretty high” that income-tax rates will stay where they are after 2025, one expert said.

Business - MarketWatch - November 16

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