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Here’s when consumers might finally stop wincing at higher prices, according to Fed’s Daly
The Fed has recently focused more on stability in the job market. But inflation still weighs heavily on the minds of consumers, the San Francisco Fed President says.Business - MarketWatch - October 16 -
Sanofi Enters Exclusive Talks With CD&R Over Consumer Business Stake Sale
Sanofi moved ahead with a plan to sell a controlling stake in its consumer-healthcare unit Opella to Clayton Dubilier & Rice, entering exclusive talks for a deal that values the business at $17.4 ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21 -
Harley-Davidson’s stock falls as motorbike maker lowers guidance to reflect still-pressured consumer
Harley-Davidson’s stock was down Thursday, after the iconic motorbike maker topped estimates for the third quarter despite steep declines in profit and revenue, but lowered its full-year guidance ...Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Consumer sentiment hits 6-month high as Republicans grow confident in Trump win
Growing confidence among Republicans in a victory for Donald Trump helped push a survey of consumer sentiment to a six-month high less than two weeks before the U.S. presidential election.Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
These 5 Data Points Can Help Retailers Keep Pace With Shifting Consumer Demands
A consulting firm’s survey finds shoppers expect online and in-store price consistency, increased product availability in shops, and fast and free delivery.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
Elon Musk, Trump allies say his tariff plans could cause short-term pain for consumers
Donald Trump has proposed universal tariffs, which Vice President Kamala Harris attacked, calling the proposal a "Trump sales tax" on American consumers.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Yum Brands’ earnings fall short of estimates as Pizza Hut parent says consumers are still pressured
Only Taco Bell managed same-store sales gains.Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Six Flags’ revenue beats as theme-park operator says consumers flocked to its parks in October
Six Flags Entertainment Corp.’s stock rose 2.9% early Wednesday, after the theme-park operator’s third-quarter revenue beat consensus estimates and it said strong consumer demand continued through ...Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Papa John’s stock falls as same-store sales hurt by still-cash-strapped consumer
Pizza chain says it’s still operating in a challenging consumer environment.Business - MarketWatch - 14 hours ago -
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Post-Affirmative Action, Is Sustained Campus Diversity Suspicious?
There are perfectly legal explanations for why schools’ demographics might not change after the fall of affirmative action.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
Retail sales post solid gain in September, showing a continued strong economy
Retail sales increased 0.4% in September, with strength in a broad range of categories that overcame weak gas and auto spending, the U.S. Commerce Department said Wednesday.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Tory politician's wife jailed for race hate post
Lucy Connolly, wife of West Northamptonshire councillor Raymond Connolly, is jailed for 31 months.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Watchdog opens investigation into anti-immigrant posts on Facebook
Oversight Board says parent company Meta has ‘serious questions’ to answer over two posts allowed to remain online. Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta must answer “serious questions” about its handling of ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
ABB Posts Higher Profit, Raises Margin Guidance
The Swiss industrial-technology company’s profit and revenue rose as the electrification business offset weakness in robotics, discrete automation and e-mobility.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 17 -
Ministers explore handing Post Office to sub-postmasters
The proposal is in its early stages and is one of many under consideration, sources told the BBC.Top stories - BBC News - October 19 -
Ministers explore plan to hand Post Office to subpostmasters
Campaigner Alan Bates says mutualisation won’t work as organisation will continue to need government subsidies. Ministers want to turn the Post Office into a co-operative and have asked business ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Tele2 Posts Higher Profits; Backs Targets
Tele2 reported a slightly higher third-quarter net profit, helped by growth in revenue from its core telecommunications services, though revenue and underlying earnings were a touch below ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 22 -
Post Office scandal musical 'shows the heartache'
After a landmark TV drama, more wrongly accused sub-postmasters are shown in a new stage musical.Top stories - BBC News - October 22 -
Abortion Pills Are Safe. Post-Roe America Isn’t.
In many states, hospitals are delaying or denying standard reproductive care.Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
No More ‘Single Girl’ Posts for This Comedic Writer
Sara Runnels was known for her humorous stories and social media shares about the single life, but her dating status quickly changed after meeting Adam Zack.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25 -
NY Post endorses Trump after previous criticisms
The New York Post is endorsing former President Trump for president, arguing that his record in the White House matters more than his tendency to be "ridiculously hyperbolic." Writing that Trump ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Washington Post Says It Won’t Endorse a Presidential Candidate
The decision was made by Jeff Bezos, the paper’s owner, according to a person with knowledge of the talks. Will Lewis, the chief executive, said the paper was “returning to our roots” of not making ...Business - The New York Times - October 25 -
The Washington Post ends backing presidential candidates as paper says Bezos axed Harris endorsement
The Washington Post's editorial board will not make a presidential endorsement this year or "in any future presidential election," the newspaper's publisher and chief executive announced Friday.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Marty Baron on Post endorsement choice: 'This is cowardice'
Marty Baron, the former executive editor for The Washington Post, said it is "cowardice" for the publication not to endorse a presidential candidate in this year's election. “This is cowardice, ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Washington Post reels from Bezos decision to not endorse
The Washington Post is reeling from a decision to abstain from endorsing a presidential candidate in the 2024 election, a move that was reportedly made by billionaire owner Jeff Bezos after its ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Why fears of post-election violence may be inflated
Democrats are sounding the alarm that former President Trump’s harsh rhetoric in the home stretch of a tight presidential race could portend a repeat of the mass political violence that broke out ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Inside The Washington Post’s Decision to Stop Presidential Endorsements
Post owner Jeff Bezos ended the decades-long practice, weeks after a discussion at a meeting in Miami. The move has drawn criticism in and outside the newsroom.Business - The New York Times - October 27 -
Post endorsement controversy sparks staff resignations, protests
A decision by The Washington Post to not endorse a candidate for president in next week's election is sparking vocal protests and resignations from some staffers. Post publisher and CEO William ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Jeff Bezos kills the once-great Washington Post
Two billionaire newspaper owners, Patrick Soon-Shiong and Jeff Bezos, have announced their papers will not be endorsing any presidential candidates in the 2024 election, citing their organizations' ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Washington Post cancellations hit 250,000 – 10% of subscribers
Reader backlash against decision not to make presidential endorsement rolls on despite Bezos defense of decision. Deterioration of the Washington Post’s subscriber base continued on Tuesday, hours ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
Marler criticised after saying haka 'needs binning'
England prop Joe Marler is criticised after posting that the haka "needs binning" before Saturday's match against New Zealand.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Marler sorry for 'poorly articulated' haka post
England prop Joe Marler apologises for his "poorly articulated" social media post in which he said the haka "needs binning" before Saturday's match against New Zealand.Top stories - BBC News - October 31
