Shrinking Savings and Rising Debt Leave Consumers on Shaky Financial Footing
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Unilever, Nestle slow price rises but the struggle for consumers remains
Both Nestle’s and Unilever updated investors on Thursday, with markets closely eyeing how the companies are handling the start of pulling back on price hikes.MarketWatch - Business -
IRS free tax filing pilot processed more than 140,000 returns, saved consumers $5.6 million in prep fees
This season, the IRS Direct File pilot helped more than 140,000 million taxpayers file taxes for free and saved $5.6 million in tax prep fees.CNBC - Business -
Is your financial adviser on your side? There are new rules for managing retirement savings — why investors should care.
There may now be a distinction between fiduciary responsibilities and your “best interest.”MarketWatch - Business -
Saving Time
The advice to live each day to its fullest can seem like a cliché, but figuring out how to actually do that can be pretty challenging.The New York Times - World -
Saving Time
The advice to live each day to its fullest can seem like a cliché, but figuring out how to actually do that can be pretty challenging.The New York Times - Top stories -
Kid Cudi cancels tour after breaking foot
"The injury is much more serious than I first thought," says the rapper as he cancels tour dates.BBC News - Top stories -
U.K. Consumer Confidence Ticks Higher
Research group GfK’s consumer confidence barometer climbed to minus 19 in April from minus 21 in March, marking the first uptick in sentiment since January.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
Consumer sentiment weakens in late April, University of Michigan survey says
Consumer sentiment deteriorated near the end of April, according to the latest reading from the University of Michigan.MarketWatch - Business -
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Gain insight on SPDR Gold, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, Deutsche Bank, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Poppy Harlow leaving CNN
News anchor Poppy Harlow is leaving CNN. Harlow, who has been with the network since 2008, said in a note to colleagues Friday that she plans to spend more time with family and will continue "to support the evolution of journalism in every way I ...The Hill - Politics -
Israel Prepares Gradual Rafah Offensive
Responding to U.S. and international pressure, Israel is scrapping plans for an all-out assault in favor of an approach that seeks to limit civilian casualties.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Bank of Canada Officials Split on How Soon Rate Cuts Could Start, Minutes Say
Senior Bank of Canada officials were divided on how soon the central bank could start cutting interest rates, although they agreed cuts should proceed gradually given the risk of inflation reaccelerating, according to a summary of deliberations ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
Boeing Burns Through $4 Billion of Cash and Scales Back 737 MAX Production
The aircraft maker has cut production to fix quality problems after door-panel blowout.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Some Anti-Israel Protesters Are Paid
Rockefeller and Soros grants are subsidizing those who disrupt college campuses.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Ecuador's Former Comptroller General Convicted in Case Tied to Odebrecht
Carlos Ramon Polit Faggioni was convicted in Miami of accepting more than $10 million in bribes from the Brazilian construction company.The Wall Street Journal - World -
It's One of the Last Pristine Coral Reefs on Earth. Should We Be Visiting It?
The Raja Ampat archipelago of Indonesia looms large in the imaginations of underwater adventurers. But by visiting its relatively untouched reefs are we protecting them—or threatening them?The Wall Street Journal - World -
IBM to Buy HashiCorp in $6.4 Billion Deal
IBM will pay $35 a share for the cloud-software company in cash, giving the company access to HashiCorp’s roster of some 4,400 clients.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why now is a great time to consider debt relief
A debt relief service may be able to help you deal with mounting debt. Here's why now is a great time to sign up.CBS News - Top stories -
How to pay off $7,500 in credit card debt
Do you have $7,500 or more in credit card debt? Here are a few ways to pay it off quickly.CBS News - Top stories -
What to do if you are in debt and need help
What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?BBC News - Top stories -
WSL top scorer Shaw out for season with foot injury
Manchester City striker Khadija is ruled out for the remainder of the season with a foot injury.BBC News - Top stories -
Colorado Bill Aims to Protect Consumer Brain Data
In a first, a Colorado law extends privacy rights to the neural data increasingly coveted by technology companies.The New York Times - Science -
Nestle Sales Growth Slows Sharply on Consumer Uncertainty
Nestle’s first-quarter organic sales missed forecasts as consumer demand remained weak, particularly in North America, while supply-chain disruptions continued to hold back volumes.The Wall Street Journal - World -
German Consumer Confidence Reaches Two-Year High
The forward-looking GfK consumer-climate index for Germany forecast confidence to rise to minus 24.2 in May from minus 27.3 this month, suggesting the country’s economy may have turned a corner and confirming a similar upbeat sentiment reading ...The Wall Street Journal - World - Germany -
Nestle Sales Growth Slows Sharply on Consumer Uncertainty
Nestle’s first-quarter organic sales missed forecasts as consumer demand remained weak, particularly in North America, while supply-chain disruptions continued to hold back volumes.The Wall Street Journal - Business