Consumer Sentiment Climbs

Alibaba posts profit beat as China looks to prop up tepid consumer spend

The results come at a tricky time for Chinese commerce businesses, given the broad sluggishness in the world's second-largest economy.

Business - CNBC - November 15

Pop-Tarts Bowl MVP will have choice of 3 edible mascots for winning team to consume, send to 'mouth heaven'

Last year's game was a viral success. This season will look to up the absurdity.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

Student loan servicers are pulling incorrect payments from borrowers' bank accounts, consumer protection bureau says

Lenders often encourage federal student loan borrowers to sign up for automatic payments. But a new report shows the decision can backfire.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Delta Air Lines sees opportunity in the ‘premium consumer’ as it lays out long-term financial targets

Delta Air Lines Inc. on Wednesday said it sees an opportunity to tap into affluent travelers as it laid out its long-term goals the next three-to-five years.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Target CEO says ‘consumers continue to spend cautiously’ amid triple-miss earnings report

Target’s stock is set to suffer worst day in more than two years after profit, revenue, comparable sales and outlook all came in below expectations.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

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.

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