US Consumer Optimism Surges as Holiday Shopping Season Gets Underway
The Conference Board, a business research organization, said on Tuesday that its consumer confidence index increased to 102 in November from 99.1 in October.
Nov 28, 2023 8:32 PM EST
Shein Files for U.S. IPO As $66 Billion Chinese Fashion Giant Expands Globally
Shein has quietly registered to go public in the United States as the Chinese-founded fast-fashion giant seeks to broaden its appeal internationally with a much-discussed IPO.
Fast Food Inflation Persists: McDonald's and Other Chains Brace for Continued Price Hikes
Fast food gained popularity due to its low cost and quick service, but consumers are discovering that its dishes no longer provide the same value as they previously did.
Citigroup Loses Key Municipal Bankers to Jefferies Amidst Department Shakeup
A umber of healthcare-focused bankers at Citigroup departed for competitor Jefferies Financial following discussions among the company's leadership about completely discontinuing the municipal banking division.
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Debt-Ridden States: The Heaviest Student Loan Burdens in the Nation
According to a recent research, Maryland has the highest average student loan debt per borrower-more than $40,000-of any state.
Nov 28, 2023 6:35 AM EST
UK Doctors' Strike Threat Recedes as Government Agrees to Pay Rise
Officials claimed Monday that the British government reached an agreement with leading physicians in England that might put an end to a string of disruptive strikes.
Nov 28, 2023 2:45 AM EST
US Shoppers Get Ahead on Cyber Monday Deals In an Attempt to Save More
Discount-seekers used their phones and laptops to scoop up gadgets, apparel, toys, jewelry, appliances, and even personal care goods as the biggest U.S. online shopping day of the year got began on Monday.
Nov 27, 2023 8:29 AM EST
UK Prime Minister Sunak Unveils $37 Billion Investment Drive to Woo Global Investors
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hosted global CEOs after announcing 29.5 billion pounds ($36.76 billion) in private sector investments in the nation.
Nov 26, 2023 9:57 PM EST
Gas Prices Plummet for Thanksgiving, Bringing Cheer to Drivers Across the Nation
According to data from car club AAA, the national average price of petrol touched $3.27 per gallon on Thursday.
Nov 24, 2023 9:42 AM EST
Buy Now, Pay Later Surges in Popularity, Raising Concerns About Consumer Debt
Consumers are likely to utilize "buy now, pay later" payment arrangements significantly this Christmas season, which bodes well for businesses but raises concerns among credit experts.
Nov 23, 2023 7:50 PM EST
Biden's FCC Moves to End Pay-TV Providers' Grip on Customers with Early Termination Fee Ban
Pay-TV companies would not be allowed to charge early termination fees to customers who cancel their service contracts before they expire, according to a proposed regulation from the Federal Communications Commission.
Nov 23, 2023 10:40 AM EST
IRS Extends Reprieve for PayPal and Venmo Users, Delaying $600 Reporting Threshold
On Tuesday, the agency said that it is once more postponing the enforcement of a 2021 regulation that mandates that payment companies like Venmo, Paypal, or Cash App issue 1099-K tax forms to anyone who received more than $600 in the current tax year.
Nov 23, 2023 10:06 AM EST
UK Payments Report Challenges Mastercard and Visa Dominance, Seeking Alternatives for a Fairer Market
A report commissioned by the government on Wednesday stated that Britain needed a "digital alternative" to depending on Visa and Mastercard for card payments.
Nov 23, 2023 5:07 AM EST
Sam Altman Makes Stunning Return to OpenAI Helm After Brief Ouster
The former CEO of ChatGPT creator OpenAI will return to the business that dismissed him just days ago.
Nov 22, 2023 8:00 PM EST
Temasek Issues Alert Over Imposter Agents in China Shilling Bogus Investments
Temasek Holdings, a Singaporean company, issued a warning about potential scams involving the sale of financial instruments or goods to naïve people under the guise of the company's Shenzhen, China, office.
Nov 22, 2023 5:16 PM EST
Binance CEO's Guilty Plea and $4 Billion Fine Signal Crackdown on Crypto Money Laundering
Zhao resigned as the CEO of the business, and Binance acknowledged breaking the Bank Secrecy Act as well as possibly breaking sanctions laws by failing to set up procedures for reporting suspicious transactions.
Nov 22, 2023 8:00 AM EST
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