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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 -
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 - November 12 -
Jim Cramer looks at Target earnings, says consumers are loyal to value and not brands
Jim Cramer also named other companies seeing success despite a tough consumer landscape, including Costco, TJX, Chili's-parent Brinker and Texas Roadhouse.Business - CNBC - 3 days ago -
Elon Musk, Trump allies say his tariff plans could cause short-term pain for consumers
Donald Trump has proposed universal tariffs, which Vice President Kamala Harris attacked, calling the proposal a "Trump sales tax" on American consumers.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
The US consumer is fine (but no better)
Aggregates conceal a lotWorld - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
Consumer confidence surges ahead of election
American consumers are feeling more confident ahead of Election Day, but they’re still not as confident as they were before the pandemic, according to a new survey from The Conference Board, a ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
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 -
Carlsberg Misses Sales Expectations on Weak Consumer Backdrop
The Copenhagen-based brewer didn’t meet revenue and sales volumes expectations due to a poor performance in China and other countries, but reiterated its full-year guidance.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31 -
Consumers are anxious ahead of the election. Corporate America is feeling it
Like it or not, there’s an election on Tuesday. Voters are stressed. And to at least a small degree, so are corporations.Business - MarketWatch - November 3 -
China consumer slowdown weighs on U.S. earnings again
From Apple to Starbucks, U.S. consumer brands are reporting yet another quarter of China sales declines.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
The thought of a Trump presidency is eating me alive | Francine Prose
I look the way people do outside the intensive care unit, as they wait to learn whether a friend will survive. Our friend, in this case, is democracy. US election 2024 – live news updates US ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Clashes, confusion and secrecy consume the Harris campaign's finances
If Kamala Harris' campaign was known for anything, it was its blockbuster fundraising.Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
JD.com Profit, Revenue Rise as Consumer Sentiment Improves
The Chinese e-commerce giant reported higher profit and revenue in the third quarter despite fierce competition from Alibaba and PDD Holdings.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 14 -
Consumer watchdog to oversee digital wallets, payment apps
Large companies that offer digital wallets and payment apps will now be overseen by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB finalized a rule Thursday to bring companies handling ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Consumer Sentiment Climbs as Trump Backers’ Confidence Surges
The post-election partisan flip pushed the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index to its highest level since April.Business - Inc. - Yesterday -
10-year Treasury yield ends with biggest six-week climb in a year as consumer sentiment rises
U.S. government debt sold off on Friday, giving the 10-year yield its biggest six-week advance in about a year, after data showed consumer sentiment rose this month.Business - MarketWatch - October 25 -
Court of Appeal sides with UK consumers over ‘secret’ car loan commissions
Close Brothers shares plummet after landmark ruling that puts sector at risk of redressBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Indonesia’s iPhone 16 ban will hurt consumers more than Apple
Government decision to block sale of latest iPhone is far from disastrous for tech groupWorld - Financial Times - October 28 -
Consumer report shows companies are failing to protect from robocalls, texts
A new report says many phone companies are not doing enough to protect people from robocalls and texts. A consumer watchdog group says more than half of them have not fulfilled all of the ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
U.S. consumer confidence surges in October to highest level in nine months
The U.S. consumer-confidence index surged to 108.7 in October from a revised 99.2 reading in the prior month, the Conference Board said Tuesday. This is highest level of confidence since January.Business - MarketWatch - October 29 -
Consumer confidence surges as election nears, while job openings move lower
Consumers grew more optimistic heading into the contentious presidential election even as job openings hit multiyear lows.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
Consumer confidence surges to record high ahead of Election Day
During the final weeks of the 2024 presidential campaign, consumer confidence has surged to the highest level in three years, but inflation remains a major concern for families. NBC’s Christine ...Politics - NBC News - October 30 -
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 -
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