Digital Payments Are Having a Jolly Holiday

wsj.com This year’s Black Friday might not have been marked by stories of mobs of shoppers like in past years, but it made up for that drama digitally. In-store U.S. retail sales on…

Black Friday, Cyber Monday highlight use of 'Buy Now, Pay Later,' but experts tell users to be wary

thestreet.com Black Friday and Cyber Monday hit record highs in terms of sales figures, but there was also a record use of the "Buy Now, Pay Later" (BNPL) payment method. Adobe Analytics…

The inmate accused of stabbing Derek Chauvin 22 times bizarrely said he attacked him on Black Friday as a symbolic connection to BLM

aol.com None Derek Chauvin, the former cop jailed for killing George Floyd, was stabbed 22 times in prison. • None The accused attacker told FBI agents he struck on Black Friday in…

Inmate who stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times is charged with attempted murder, prosecutors say

politico.com Derek Chauvin was stabbed in prison 22 times by a former gang leader and one-time FBI informant who told investigators he targeted the ex-Minneapolis police officer because…

41 Awesome Fully Remote Jobs to Apply for in December 2023

tech.co Having a healthy work/life balance means different things to different people. For some, it might be as simple as working a low stress job, but for others the key is working…

Week in Review

marketbeat.com Stocks are trying to hold onto their recent gains. On Thursday, the Dow had a 500-point surge that pushed the index to its high for the year. The bullish sentiment came, in…

Inmate charged with attempted murder after George Floyd killer Chauvin stabbed 22 times

reuters.com [1/2] Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin addresses his sentencing hearing and the judge as he awaits his sentence after being convicted of murder in the death…

How to shop small businesses without overspending this holiday season

fastcompany.com Creating big change in local communities often means starting small—such as choosing to shop at small, local businesses around the holidays. While Black Friday, Cyber…

Robbers are attacking delivery trucks: A new vulnerability to all-important online sales

theglobeandmail.com Gus Carlson is a U.S.-based columnist for The Globe and Mail There’s a group of new and dangerous Grinches threatening to steal Christmas this year and they don’t care…

Cramer's optimistic on retail stocks' performance and consumer spending during the holiday season

cnbc.com CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday said retail stocks have performed well during the holiday season so far, and the strength of consumer spending in November may have taken…

WWE SmackDown Results: Winners And Grades On December 1, 2023

forbes.com WWE SmackDown advertised the Friday night return of Randy Orton, the return of WWE United States champion Logan Paul and Kevin Owens going one-on-one with Grayson Waller.…

Why Americans' 'YOLO' spending spree baffles economists

bbc.com On Black Friday, sales at brick-and-mortar stores were up 1.1% from last year; online alone, US shoppers spent a record $9.8bn (£7.72bn) online alone. Consumers spent…

Retailers Raise Annual Forecasts After Strong Black Friday Sales

pymnts.com Retailers are reportedly expressing optimism for the holiday season sales following stronger-than-expected figures during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The heavy discounts…

The inmate accused of stabbing Derek Chauvin 22 times was nearing the end of his current sentence

businessinsider.com Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Court TV via AP An inmate was charged Friday with stabbing ex-Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin was…

The Score: Shopify, General Motors, Tesla and More Stocks That Defined the Week

wsj.com The Score is a weekly review of the biggest stock moves and the news that drove them. Black Friday and Cyber Monday brought in big sales for online shopping firms.

Derek Chauvin Stabbing Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder

forbes.com An inmate who allegedly stabbed Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, approximately 22 times in a federal prison in…

6 tips to shop online safely this holiday season

theweek.com With holiday shopping now in full swing, there's a solid chance you'll be placing an order online sometime in the next month. Not only does online shopping offer…

Americans are doom saving, too

businessinsider.com US consumers are responding in diverging ways to an uncertain economic outlook. • While some are "doom spending" — mindlessly spending money — others are looking for ways to…

6 ways a financial advisor can help with holiday finances

aol.com The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration and giving. But for many Americans, it’s also financially stressful. Over half — 54 percent — of holiday shoppers expect to…

Amazon Scores Another Live Sports Coup, With NASCAR

mediapost.com Amazon continues to expand Prime Video’s live sports offerings — this time, with a deal making it the exclusive outlet for five NASCAR Cup Series races for seven seasons…

This could be the biggest IPO in 2024

marketplace.org Shein is going public. The Chinese e-commerce company filed paperwork for an initial public stock offering this week. Shein is known for aggressively marketing its ultrafast…

The 35 Absolute Best Gifts for Every Type of Person on Your List: From Drunk Elephant Skincare to Truff Hot Sauce

variety.com It’s (almost) the most wonderful time of the year! As Christmas fast approaches, and the holiday craze begins to set in, you still have a few weeks to square away gifts for…

How to Support Small Businesses This Holiday Season

entrepreneur.com Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're scrambling to find last-minute gifts, you're picking up your aunt at the airport, the cousins are…

Fed Chair Powell: Too early to say when to expect rate cuts

aol.com Investors have mostly concluded that the Federal Reserve is done hiking interest rates, and are already looking toward rate cuts next year, possibly as early as in the first…

Cunard Secures Record Number of Black Friday Period Bookings

benzinga.com Queen Anne will set sail on her maiden voyage in May 2024 VALENCIA, Calif., Dec. 1, 2023 /CNW/ -- Cunard has reported its highest-ever number of guest bookings over the…

Once-gloomy US retailers now signaling more holiday cheer after solid start to season

reuters.com Packages travel on a conveyor during Cyber Monday at the Amazon's fulfillment center in Robbinsville, New Jersey, U.S., November 27, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo…

BNPL App Cashea Grows in Venezuela Amid Pent-up Demand for Credit

pymnts.com app Cashea is reportedly experiencing growth as it provides a much-needed solution to credit-starved consumers in Venezuela. The app has gained more than 1.2 million clients…

Disney rejects Trian's board seats request: Insider trades & hedge funds weekly By

investing.com Investing.com — Here is your Pro Recap of the biggest insider trades and institutional investor headlines you may have missed this week: Walt turns down Trian request for…

Consumers Want Deals, BNPL as Holiday Shopping Kicks Off

pymnts.com Despite economic uncertainty, consumers have been spending in the week after Thanksgiving to complete a portion of their holiday shopping and take advantage of the best…

3 Stocks that Could Get a Boost from the Cold Weather

investorplace.com The winter chill may warm up these ideas While it might immediately seem the most intuitive concept, investors may want to start planning stocks to buy this winter. Cooler…

These Open-Ear Headphones are on Sale for Cyber Monday for Just $22.97

entrepreneur.com Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you'll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the…

Forget Bud Light: Kid Rock takes new antiwoke shots at Target

thestreet.com Kid Rock was once a semirebellious rap rocker who mostly advocated for drinking and having a good time. He was a sort of antiauthority character who lived a loud life, dated…

The Xbox Series X is discounted, and now costs the same as a Nintendo Switch OLED

polygon.com Microsoft decided to wait until a week after Black Friday to launch its incredible deal on the Xbox Series X. At Amazon and Walmart, the console costs $349.99, the same…

Bitget unveiled: Innovating the crypto exchange landscape

cryptoslate.com In the dynamic world of crypto, Bitget stands out as a leading force, a titan in the industry of derivatives exchanges and a top 5 centralized exchange globally. At the…

11 Google Internships in Summer 2024 That Pay Over $100k

tech.co If you've ever wanted to land your dream job at Google, an internship is the perfect way to get your foot in the door. Better still, Google pays many of its interns generous…

Thanksgiving Week, The Latest Example Of The NFL’s Popularity

forbes.com The NFL began the 2023 season with a new 11-year media rights contract coming with a hefty 80% increase in cost over the previous agreement. Despite the increase, the…

Kid Rock reignites Target Pride collection fury

newsweek.com Kid Rock poked fun at the summer boycott of Target following its Pride merchandise and transgender friendly clothes. The rocker, who temporarily boycotted Bud Light beer…

Is the Holiday Shopping Season Going to Be a Success? The Answer Is Murky

nytimes.com Is the Holiday Shopping Season Going to Be a Success? The Answer Is Murky. Black Friday weekend had a decent turnout for retailers, but it’s unclear if the rest of the…

Amazon Amps Up AI Efforts, While Walmart Takes a Shoppable Blockbuster Approach

pymnts.com This week, eCommerce giant Amazon rolled out a new slew of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, giving brands and retailers a chance to upgrade their customer experiences…

FinTech IPO Index Gains 4.3%, Affirm Wins on Black Friday

pymnts.com And now, we’re back to the regularly scheduled stock market volatility. The short trading week is behind us, and so is Thanksgiving and Black Friday. And the initial read…

Lensmart launches the Christmas Sale 2023 ahead of Christmas

benzinga.com CHICAGO, Dec. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bid farewell to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Now is the perfect time to secure gifts on the greatest holiday list. Christmas…

The US economy grew by 5.2% in the third quarter, even faster than previously estimated

edition.cnn.com US economic growth was even stronger in the third quarter than previously estimated, underscoring the economy’s remarkable resilience in the face of elevated inflation and…

Advertisers Say They Do Not Plan to Return to X After Musk’s Comments

nytimes.com Elon Musk took a defiant stance against advertisers on Wednesday at the DealBook Summit, telling them, “Don’t advertise,” and using an expletive to dismiss the brands who…

COP28’s big question: who should pay for the climate crisis?

marketplace.org It’s day one of COP28, the global climate conference, and countries have already agreed on details for a fund to aid developing countries affected by climate disasters. As…

WhatsApp Secret Codes: 11 New Tips and Tricks for 2023

tech.co Ever wondered if you're getting the most out of WhatsApp? The popular messaging app is used by billions around the world every day, but with dozens of unique features and…

Australia Shares Set to Edge Lower at the Open

wsj.com 2155 GMT – Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 looks set to pull back at the open, giving back a little of the gains compiled during its best month since January. ASX futures are down…

It might be harder to return that holiday gift you hate this year -- here's why

thestreet.com Every holiday season, there’s always that one gift that a person may receive that wasn’t quite what they were looking for. Luckily, if the gift included a receipt, that…

This Week In Credit Card News: Holiday Shopping Fueled By Mobile And BNPL; Challenges For The Apple Card

forbes.com Apple Is Trying to Unwind Its Goldman Sachs Credit Card Partnership Apple has given Goldman Sachs a proposal to end its credit card and savings account partnership within…

Big Lots Focuses on ‘Extreme’ Bargains as Food Sales Dip

pymnts.com Big Lots says its quarterly earnings show the impact of a cautious consumer. The discount retailer’s numbers, released Thursday (Nov. 30), showed comparable sales down…

‘Thanksgiving’ Sequel in the Works With Director Eli Roth

variety.com Director Eli Roth is returning for seconds of “Thanksgiving.” He’s cooking up a sequel to his holiday-themed slasher film, with the follow-up set to open theatrically in…

‘Thanksgiving 2’ in the Works with Eli Roth Returning

hollywoodreporter.com Eli Roth is returning to the Thanksgiving table. The filmmaker is developing a sequel to his horror feature, which bowed earlier this month and has grossed more than $30…

It's time to buy: Walmart just slashed prices on the Emeril Lagasse air fryer, a popular laptop and more

yahoo.com If you somehow missed out on all of those Black Friday and Cyber Monday bargains, don't stress. The sales continue to roll in as we say goodbye to November. We’ve partnered…