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Microsoft has been the worst Big Tech stock lately. Here’s why it may become the best.

Microsoft is getting more disciplined on AI spending and is better positioned than rivals for a consumer-spending slowdown, according to one analyst.

MarketWatch - Mar. 13

Is a US recession inevitable?

Trump’s on-again, off-again trade war is creating market uncertainty and sending consumer confidence plummeting

Financial Times - Mar. 14

What alcohol would cost more under 200% Trump tariff?

Experts say President Donald Trump's proposed tariff on European Union alcohol would be disruptive to the U.S. market and consumers.

The Hill - Mar. 14

Democrats: Defend the rule of law, not oligarchs

Enforcing the laws on behalf of consumers, workers and small businesses isn’t just the right thing to do — it is also a powerful political signal.

The Hill - Mar. 14

Why America is obsessed with eggs

The rise in egg prices unnerves consumers and makes us question the wider economic environment.

MarketWatch - Mar. 15

The C.F.P.B. Remains Alive as the Trump Administration Tries to Shut it Down

Court orders have paused, and at times reversed, the Trump administration’s efforts to shut down the consumer watchdog agency.

The New York Times - Mar. 15

'See you in four years': Canada flexes economic muscle as tariff negotiations continue

Trump's plans for tariffs and comments about Canada becoming a state has enraged the country's consumers and politicians.

CNBC - Mar. 17

Retail sales rose modestly in February, but fell short of forecasts

Weaker than expected retail sales comes as businesses warn that U.S. consumers are pulling back on spending.

CBS News - Mar. 17

More Americans expect credit applications to be rejected, NY Fed finds

Nearly 9% of consumers last month reported needing credit but not applying for it out of fear of being denied.

CBS News - Mar. 17

China Outlines Plan to Bolster Consumption in Face of Trump Tariffs

Beijing’s leaders are ordering fiscally strapped local governments to spend more to help workers, consumers and businesses.

The New York Times - Mar. 18

Muse unveils wearable that combines brainwave tracking and brain oxygen measurements

Muse by Interaxon, a neurotechnology startup, unveiled Muse S Athena, a consumer wearable that can deliver advanced cognitive fitness insights.

VentureBeat - Mar. 18

Bank of America's CEO says economic growth is 'better than people think' and the Fed should stay on hold

The Bank of America CEO said Wednesday that consumers are continuing to spend and growth should be solid though slower this year

CNBC - 6d

Carbon Arc offers a marketplace for buying and selling licensed, real world transaction data to power LLMs and enterprise applications

Instead of committing to bulk data contracts, businesses can consume only the insights they need, reducing operational overhead.

VentureBeat - 5d

2025 Is Shaping Up to Be a Year of Self-Care. Call It the White Lotus Effect.

Wellness tourism has ballooned into a $259 billion industry just as consumers have more reason to check out.

Inc. - 4d

How to gift your way to a lower inheritance tax bill

As IHT bills hit a record high, financial planners recommend consumers plan before the rules change from 2027

Financial Times - 4d

China’s Tax Revenue Declines as Its Leaders Brace for Trump’s Tariffs

Tax revenues have fallen, leaving the government with less money to help consumers or exporters as Beijing braces for President Trump’s tariffs.

The New York Times - 3d

Samsung Electronics Executive Han Jong-Hee Dies at 63

Mr. Han was co-chief executive and oversaw the company’s consumer electronics business since 2021.

The New York Times - 1d

Oasis sale 'may have misled fans' says watchdog

CMA concerned that Ticketmaster may have breached consumer protection law for Oasis reunion tour.

BBC News - 20h

Here's how to delete your personal data, genetic sample from 23andMe

Privacy experts are urging consumers to protect their 23andMe data now that it has declared bankruptcy. Here's how to delete yours.

CBS News - 15h

Top Fed official says market angst over inflation would be ‘red flag’

Austan Goolsbee’s warning comes after key survey shows consumers expect soaring price growth

Financial Times - 8h

Rashford, Henderson recalled in Tuchel's first England squad

Thomas Tuchel said Marcus Rashford and Jordan Henderson are contenders for England's 2026 World Cup squad after earning recalls in his first squad on Friday."Everyone who's with us on this journey ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Plumlee, Adams ejected after first-half skirmish

The Suns' Mason Plumlee and Rockets center Steven Adams were involved in a first-half skirmish that resulted in both players being ejected.

ESPN - Mar. 13

Hamilton's first Ferrari race 'a big crash course'

Lewis Hamilton says his first race for Ferrari was "a big crash course" after he finished 10th in a chaotic Australian Grand Prix.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Hamilton's first Ferrari race 'a big crash course'

Lewis Hamilton says his first race for Ferrari was "a big crash course" after he finished 10th in a chaotic Australian Grand Prix.

BBC News - Mar. 16

Boulter knocked out of Miami Open in first round

British number one Katie Boulter is knocked out of the first round of the Miami Open following a straight-set defeat by American Peyton Stearns.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Japan first nation to qualify for 2026 World Cup

Japan become the first nation to book their place in the 2026 World Cup through qualifying after defeating Bahrain 2-0 in Saitama.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Hamilton takes first Ferrari win in China sprint

Lewis Hamilton takes his first win for Ferrari on only his second outing for the team with a dominant victory in the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix.

BBC News - 4d

Newly Acquired Wild Forward Scores First With Minnesota

ST. PAUL - In his eighth game with the Wild following the trade with the Boston Bruins, Justin Brazeau picked up his first goal and point in a Wild sweater.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

James set for first England start since 2022

Chelsea right-back Reece James is set for his first start for England since September 2022 in Monday's World Cup qualifier against Latvia.

BBC News - 1d

USWNT: Rodman back for first time since Olympics

Forward Trinity Rodman will return to the United States women's national team for the first time since its Olympic gold medal victory in August.

ESPN - 1h

ECU's Parker Byrd, first Division I player with prosthetic leg, records first career hit vs. William & Mary

Byrd made history last year, and he got his first hit on Friday

CBS Sports - Mar. 15

‘There’s a lot of pride;’ University of Dayton prepares for First Four excitement

Hundreds of visitors are flocking to Dayton for the NCAA Men’s Basketball First Four tournament.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Get to know the Bryant Bulldogs, Michigan State's first NCAA Tournament opponent

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Valspar Championship 2025: First-round tee times, groupings at Innisbrook Resort

Tee times and grouping for the first round of the Valspar Championship in Palm Harbor, Florida.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Tennessee defeats Wofford basketball in NCAA Tournament first round

Tennessee defeats Wofford basketball in the NCAA Tournament first round.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Texas Children's Houston Open 2025: First-round tee times and groupings

Tee times and groupings for the first round of the Texas Children's Houston Open.

Yahoo Sports - 16h

March Madness bracket 2025: NCAA tournament first round schedule

The 68-team NCAA tournament field is set. Here's the 2025 March Madness first round schedule, including First Four and all four regions.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

What is the First Four in March Madness? A look at the women's basketball play-in games

The NCAA women's tournament officially tipped off Wednesday with First Four games. Here's a look at the matchups and why they're the First Four.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

What to know about Steve Witkoff, a key figure in Trump's international negotiations

NBC News Chief International Correspondent Keir Simmons reports on U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff’s growing stature in the Trump administration as the U.S. engages in diplomatic talks around the ...

NBC News - Mar. 7

Lutnick defends Trump tariffs: ‘This is the way you run the country’

Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick defended President Trump’s approach to tariffs, saying on Sunday the president is focused on stopping fentanyl from entering the country and is actively engaging with ...

The Hill - Mar. 9

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