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Amex sees strong discretionary spending, but stock retreats after solid 2024 run
The company says new member benefits are resonating with younger generations.Business - MarketWatch - October 18 -
Here's How Many Hours Netflix Users Spend On The Platform Every Day
People watch a lot of Netflix, but just how much do they watch? As part of Netflix's latest earnings briefing , the company revealed the number of hours the average paid subscriber watches: ...Tech - GameSpot - October 18 -
This Museum Is Old. But With $75 Million to Spend, Why Is It So Dingy?
Decades of mismanagement and financial neglect have turned the New York State Museum, a trove of national treasures, into a dreary place.Top stories - The New York Times - October 19 -
Hawaii teenager rescued after spending night clinging to kayak in ocean
US Coast Guard and off-duty lifeguard rescued Kahiau Kawa, 17, after he became separated from his school’s paddling team. A teenager in Hawaii was recovering on Friday after spending more than 11 ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Trump allies spending millions to dissuade voters in key states from polls
In critical battlegrounds, Maga allies mounting lawsuits to ‘lay the groundwork’ to challenge election if he loses. US politics – live updates Key rightwing legal groups with ties to Donald ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Nippon Steel spends whopping $1.3M on lobbying amid merger threat
The Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel paid its primary lobbying firm $1.3 million during a dangerous period for its proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel over the summer. From July through September, ...Politics - The Hill - October 21 -
Saab Sees Sales at Upper End of Guidance as Defense Spending Surges
The Swedish defense company said demand remained high across its business units, but it noted significant strength in its dynamics division, which produces equipment such as ground combat weapons ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22 -
Thales Orders Beat Forecasts Amid Defense-Spending Surge
Thales posted orders above analysts’ expectations for the first nine months of the year as its defense and security business continued to benefit from robust military spending amid high ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23 -
Reeves wraps up ‘grim’ spending talks amid council bankruptcy fears
Local government expected to suffer further squeeze in chancellor’s first BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - October 23 -
Here's how much Americans plan to spend on the holidays this year
Numerous estimates show Americans are expected to spend more on the holidays this year as wages rise and inflation cools.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
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 - October 26 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - October 26 -
Battle of the billionaires: the mega rich spending to swing the US election
A small number of big spenders are having an outsize effect on fundraising in the 2024 presidential voteWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
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 - October 28 -
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 - October 28 -
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 - October 28 -
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 - October 28 -
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 - October 28 -
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. - October 29 -
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 - October 29 -
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 - October 29 -
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 - 6 days 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 crisesBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
U.S. economy grew 2.8% last quarter, powered by consumer spending
Consumer confidence soared in October, signaling that Americans may continue to open their wallets.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Crypto’s ‘Death Star’ election spending has wowed D.C. Will profits follow?
Digital asset companies are the biggest corporate donors in 2024Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago -
UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors
Ten-year gilt yield hits five-month high after chancellor’s first BudgetBusiness - Financial Times - 6 days ago