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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 - October 30 -
Here’s Why U.S. Consumer Confidence is Climbing Ahead of Election Day
The Conference Board’s monthly report says its index notched the largest gain since March 2021.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
US GDP rose at a 2.8% rate in third quarter on strong consumer spending
Final reading before presidential election was shy of expectations, but shows biggest economy is in robust healthBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
DoorDash keeps investing in expansion, as more consumers use platform in third quarter
DoorDash Inc. on Wednesday reported third-quarter results and a fourth-quarter demand outlook that topped expectations, as the company continues to invest in expansion and improving service.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Regulator Sues Singtel's Optus Over Alleged Misconduct Involving Vulnerable Consumers
Australia’s competition watchdog has filed proceedings against Singtel’s subsidiary, Optus Mobile, alleging what it called “unconscionable” conduct in dealings with some consumers.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Uber shares slide on slowing bookings growth
Forecast for customer spending on ride-hailing app fell slightly short of Wall Street’s estimatesBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Norwegian Cruise Line seeing strong demand, as consumers show ‘health and confidence’
Norwegian Cruise Line’s stock rallies toward a three-year high after an “impressive” quarterly performance and amid continued “robust” demand.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Western consumer groups unconvinced by China’s economic stimulus efforts
Falling sales for luxury, beauty and beer companies fuel doubts about Beijing’s attempts to boost confidenceBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
Labour’s home insulation pledge in doubt, say consumer rights groups
Campaigners warn Budget pledge falls far short of manifesto promise to support energy efficiencyWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Some consumers say a kratom drink's marketing led to an addiction
Jasmine Adeoye, an account manager based in Austin, Texas, said she became addicted to kratom drink "Feel Free Classic," after she sought an alcohol alternative.Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
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 -
Why this week is so crucial for American consumers — and it’s not just the election
American consumers are facing a momentous week, with the outcome of two key events set to shape their financial futures.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
How Distributors’ Fees Cost Consumers and Small Food Companies Dearly
A tussle between big food manufacturers, grocery chains, and distributors for narrow profit margins squeezes the small producers caught in the middle.Business - Inc. - November 5 -
Trump's proposed tariffs could raise prices for consumers and slow spending
President-elect Donald Trump has proposed stiff tariffs on imported goods, which could lead to higher prices and softer spending.Business - CNBC - 5 days ago -
Americans are most optimistic about the economy since 2021, consumer sentiment shows
Growing optimism about how the economy will perform in 2025 pushed a survey of consumer sentiment to a seven-month high shortly before the presidential election that saw former President Donald ...Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago -
Russia Explores Plan to Merge Oil Giants Into Mega Producer
The resulting company would be the world’s second-largest crude producer, behind Saudi Arabia’s Aramco, and would pump almost three times the output of Exxon Mobil.World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago -
Qatar Pauses Efforts to Mediate Stalled Gaza Cease-Fire
The Gulf state’s move reflects frustration with the lack of progress by Hamas and Israel.World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
The Russia-Ukraine War Intensifies, With Drone Attacks, Foreign Troops and Record Losses
The surge in fighting occurs as President-elect Donald Trump pledges to end the conflict.World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
Consumer anger over high prices piles pressure on politicians
Post-Covid inflation rise leaves toxic legacy for governments across rich economiesBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
FirstFT: Bitcoin hits a record high
Also in today’s newsletter, Kremlin denies Putin spoke to Trump last week and America Inc’s new chief executiveWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Home Depot’s sales are improving, but it says consumers are still cautious about spending
Home Depot is mired in a sales slump as homeowners put off major projects.Business - CNBC - 42 minutes ago -
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Neon raises $14M to build direct-to-consumer stores for games
Neon has raised $14 million in funding to build its direct-to-consumer digital store platform to help make game companies more independent.Tech - VentureBeat - 4 hours ago -
This five-star fund’s formula rode Super Micro’s gain, while its disciplined strategy avoided the stock’s brutal decline
The Hennessy Cornerstone Growth Fund follows a highly rated strategy of selecting its entire portfolio from scratch once a year.Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
Market is not liking Spark New Zealand's (NZSE:SPK) earnings decline as stock retreats 5.8% this week
Investors can approximate the average market return by buying an index fund. But if you buy individual stocks, you can...Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
Oil prices rise as U.S. supply posts a surprise decline, but trend ‘favors the bears’
Crude futures finished higher on Thursday for the first time in five sessions, supported in part by an unexpected decline in last week’s U.S. crude inventories, which followed sizeable back-to-back ...Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Kimberly-Clark’s stock falls after sales fall short, with declines in tissues and personal care
Shares of Kimberly-Clark Corp. fell 3.1% in premarket trading Tuesday, after the parent of consumer brands including Huggies diapers, Kleenex tissues and Scott toilet paper reported third-quarter ...Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
Mark Cuban says he proposed Elon Musk meet Harris, but her team declined
Businessman Mark Cuban told ABC News that with two weeks until Election Day, the vice president has momentum on her side, but that she can improve as a salesperson.Top stories - ABC News - October 22 -
Oil prices end lower with weekly U.S. crude supplies up by over 5 million barrels
Oil futures settled lower Wednesday as official U.S. data showed an unexpected weekly climb in domestic crude inventories, prompting prices to post their first loss in three sessions.Business - MarketWatch - October 23 -
No amends for Joost Klein: Dutch go back to Eurovision Song Contest but singer declines to rejoin
The Netherlands will join the next Eurovision Song Contest in SwitzerlandWorld - ABC News - October 23
