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Is gold still worth buying this holiday season?

With the price of gold high, some buyers may be considering skipping it this holiday season. Here's what to consider.

MicroStrategy’s stock surges on $4.6 billion bitcoin buy

MicroStrategy shares are surging on the software company and cryptocurrency play’s $4.6 billion bitcoin buy.

Business - MarketWatch - November 18

Australia's Sayona Mining to Buy America's Piedmont Lithium

Sayona Mining agreed to buy North Carolina-based Piedmont Lithium to create a top North American lithium producer that can better withstand swings in the fast-growing lithium market.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 19

The best early Black Friday deals at Best Buy

Best Buy is already offering tons of sales on TVs, headphones, tablets and speakers. Shop brands like Apple, Samsung, Hisense, Nintendo and more.

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

Behind the efforts to prevent The Onion from buying InfoWars

A judge is hearing arguments against The Onion's purchase of InfoWars as part of Alex Jones' efforts to retain power over the brand. CBS News' Janet Shamlian reports.

Qualcomm’s interest in buying rival Intel is reportedly fading

Semiconductor maker Qualcomm Inc.’s interest in acquiring rival Intel Corp. is souring, Bloomberg News reported Monday night.

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

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

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.

Czech billionaire closes in on deal to buy Royal Mail

Daniel Kretinsky is understood to have offered a series of concessions to the UK government.

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.

Dale Vince expresses interest in acquiring The Observer

Green energy tycoon to look at buying Sunday newspaper and holding it in a trust if agreed sale to Tortoise falls through

Business - Financial Times - 11 hours ago

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

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 - November 5

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 - November 6

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 - November 7

Consumer credit posts small increase as Americans cut back on credit-card purchases

The amount of credit U.S. consumers used in September rose a scant 1.4%, but the increase was tied mostly to student loan as Americans scale back on borrowing.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

How Trump’s win and the latest interest-rate cut will affect you as a consumer, homeowner and investor

Also: Expensive stocks, a Medicare warning and another milestone for Nvidia.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

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

Live Nation CEO talks consumer demand, says live music is 'a very scarce commodity'

Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino explained that the nature of live music keeps it in demand.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Consumer prices up 0.2 percent in October, 2.6 percent over past year

Consumer prices rose 0.2 percent in October and 2.6 percent over the previous 12 months as inflation slowly but surely returns to pre-pandemic norms, according to new Labor Department data released ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

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 - November 18

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 - November 19

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 - November 20

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.