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Holiday spending estimate ticks up from last year
Americans expect to spend more on holiday gifts this year than in previous years, according to a Gallup survey released Wednesday. The survey, conducted Nov. 6-20, showed Americans on average ...Politics - The Hill - 7 hours ago -
Holiday spending tips to avoid impulse buys and stay on budget
A recent study reveals Gen Z and Millennials are most likely to make impulse buys during the holidays than Gen X and Baby Boomers. Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings Plus" with tips to make ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Should you use home equity to cover holiday spending?
Financial experts generally advise against it, but it could make sense in some situations. Here's why.Top stories - CBS News - November 19 -
Walmart thrives and Target struggles as shoppers prioritize basics and bargains
Big retailers’ fortunes are diverging ahead of the holiday shopping season, with consumers proving to be choosy spenders in the run-up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday.Top stories - NBC News - November 20 -
Consumer spending climbs ahead of holidays. Households far from tapped out.
Consumer spending rose at a healthy pace in October and fueled a U.S. economic expansion that shows no sign of slowing in the waning months of 2024.Business - MarketWatch - 8 hours ago -
'Inflation is like a regressive tax,' economist says — only one group can 'easily afford' holiday spending this year
If the thought of holiday spending makes you wince, you're not alone. Only one group can easily afford this year's costs, a survey found.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Millennials say they plan to spend big this holiday season — 'I see a lot of optimism,' expert says
Millennials plan to spend more than any other generation for the holidays, a new survey says. But using credit cards or payment plans may come at a high cost.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend
Also in today’s newsletter, North Korea fires its longest-ever test missile, and the activists ready to challenge the election resultWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Is the UK spending enough on defence?
And what Trump 2.0 could mean for Ukraine.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
Pfizer’s earnings crush estimates as company raises guidance
Drug company Pfizer saw strong growth for its heart-disease drugs and migraine treatment.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
UK borrowing costs hit post-election high on eve of Reeves’ first Budget
Chancellor will draw parallels with Tony Blair government’s efforts to repair country’s social fabric in late 1990sBusiness - Financial Times - October 30 -
Comcast tops earnings estimates as Olympics propel the company
Comcast beat third-quarter earnings estimates as the Summer Olympics in Paris boosted NBCUniversal’s revenue and Peacock’s subscriber count.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
Airbnb misses on earnings but squeaks in a revenue beat
Airbnb reported third-quarter earnings Thursday that showed revenue up 10% year over year.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Spectrum Brands’ stock slides as profit lags estimates
“Challenging economic and geopolitical conditions” are impacting consumer demand, according to its CEO.Business - MarketWatch - November 15 -
Kuaishou Posts Profit, Revenue Growth, Meeting Estimates
The Chinese short-video app operator reported in-line results on advertising strength, even as it continued to face challenges in its e-commerce business.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 20 -
Researchers estimate 136M Americans eligible for Ozempic
As many as 136 million adult Americans may be eligible for Ozempic, researchers estimate. According to a study published Monday in JAMA Network, among the 25,531 participants, 8,504 were eligible ...Politics - The Hill - November 20 -
Spend $1,800 On Jewelry, Get A PS5
The holiday season is coming up, and if you're looking to spend a lot of money on jewelry, you could get a PlayStation 5 for "free." Premium jewelry brand Helzberg has announced a new and ...Tech - GameSpot - November 12 -
Will DOGE put spending on the chopping block?
President-elect Donald J. Trump has tapped Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to head up a non-governmental Department of Government Efficiency to recommend what government programs should be cut, with ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Chipotle misses revenue estimates as same-store sales growth disappoints
Chipotle's same-store sales rose 6% in the third quarter, just missing Wall Street's expectations.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
Biogen’s stock hit by soft sales of Alzheimer’s treatment
“We continue to see momentum with ongoing product launches and we are increasingly excited about the potential of our pipeline,” the company’s CEO said.Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Coinbase’s stock falls nearly 5% as earnings fall short of estimates
Coinbase Global Inc.’s stock fell in after-hours trading Wednesday, after the cryptocurrency exchange’s third-quarter profit and revenue fell short of estimates.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Merck’s stock slides as Q3 earnings beat estimates, but company lowers guidance
Merck’s stock fell Thursday morning, despite the company beating profit and sales estimates for the third quarter.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Bristol Myers’s stock pops as earnings top estimates and company raises guidance
The company says it “made important strides in the third quarter.”Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Amazon reports boost in quarterly profits, exceeds revenue estimates as it invests in AI
Amazon reported a boost in its quarterly profits Thursday and exceeded revenue estimatesTech - ABC News - October 31 -
Avis’s stock slides after third-quarter earnings fall short of estimates
Avis Budget Group’s stock was falling in after-hours trade Thursday, after the car-rental company’s third-quarter earnings fell short of estimates.Business - MarketWatch - October 31 -
Exxon beats earnings estimates, increases fourth-quarter dividend
Exxon's stock rose in early trading after beating earnings expectations.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Ralph Lauren’s stock jumps 6% after earnings blow past estimates
Global direct-to-consumer same-store sales rose 10%, driven by positive numbers across all regions.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
Planet Fitness’s stock rallies as it beats profit and revenue estimates
Gym chain boosts its outlook for 2024 revenue growth.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
After Hurricanes, Duke Energy Estimates $2.9 Billion in Restoration Costs
After hurricanes Debby, Milton and Helene, a leading energy producer in the South puts a price tag on replacing lost equipment and turning the lights back on in affected areas.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
WK Kellogg’s stock soars as strength in granola and premium cereals boosts sales
WK Kellogg Co.’s stock was enjoying a record rally on Thursday, after the cereal company beat third-quarter earnings expectations as strength in premium granola sales helped mitigate ...Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
Toast’s stock soars after company swings to profit and revenue beats estimates
Toast Inc.’s stock soared in after-hours trade Thursday, after the digital-payment platform for restaurants posted better-than-expected revenue for the third quarter, offsetting a profit miss.Business - MarketWatch - November 8 -
Sony raises guidance on gaming strength, quarterly operating profit beats estimates
Sony raised sales guidance for the full year and posted operating profit that smashed analyst expectations after a strong quarter for its gaming business.Business - CNBC - November 8 -
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire, Week 11: Audric Estime takes over
Ricky Pearsall, Audric Estime, and Drake Maye headline the best waiver wire targets for Week 11 of the fantasy football season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 11 -
Disney stock surges on streaming growth, guidance
Revenue for Disney's entertainment segment – which includes the traditional TV networks, direct-to-consumer streaming and films – increased 14% year over year.Business - CNBC - November 14 -
Civil War Toll Much Worse in Confederate States, New Estimates Show
An analysis of newly released 19th-century census records offers more insight into the conflict’s costs.Science - The New York Times - November 19 -
