Columbus, OH

The Independent

 The great inflation spike of the past three years is nearly spent — and economists credit American consumers for helping slay it. Some of America's largest companies, from Amazon to Disney to Yum Brands, say their customers are increasingly seeking cheaper alternative products and services, searching for bargains or just avoiding items they deem too expensive. Consumers aren't cutting back enough to cause an economic downturn. Rather, economists say, they appear to be returning to pre-pandemic norms, when most companies felt they couldn't raise prices very much without losing business. “While inflation is down, prices are still high, and...

Americans' refusal to keep paying higher prices may be dealing a final blow to US inflation spike

Texas State

An uptick in sausage demand can offer the latest sign of consumers tightening their belts as they continue grappling with high prices. There has been "modest growth" in the dinner sausage category for one producer, according to the Dallas Federal Reserve's Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey released Monday. This underscores the trends of shoppers opting for cheaper products and pulling back spending all together as cumulative inflation bites into purchasing power.

Increased sausage demand could be worrying signal on the economy

Online travel platform Trip.com Group reported better-than-expected profit and sales as demand for cross-border and holiday travel surged. The biggest Chinese online travel service said revenue for the latest quarter was boosted by the resilience of travel consumption in China. Trip.com's sales for accommodation reservations, transportation ticketing, package tours, and...

Trip.com Stock Jumps as Strong Chinese Travel Trends Boost Earnings


				













	McKinsey’s latest ConsumerWise survey showed higher optimism among shoppers polled, but the firm’s analysts questioned how long it would last. “A boost in optimism has translated into a greater willingness to spend,” the report stated. “But consumers remain cautious.”Walmart Expands Premium Beauty Offering with New Custom Online Shops




	The report’s authors also said they observed “some growing gaps among demographic groups: for example, younger consumers report significantly higher optimism than older consumers, while male and female respondents in our survey report feeling differently about the economy.”




	The report was released as retailers face an upcoming holiday shopping season that some analysts warn...

U.S. Shopper Optimism Spikes Amid Economic Uncertainty Ahead of Holiday Season, Survey Says

The Motley Fool

Strong growth and secular tailwinds should help drive this tech titan to new heights.

Meet the Supercharged Growth Stock That Could Join Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia in the $3 Trillion Club by 2031

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

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More shoppers held out for better deals and delayed back-to-school purchases this year. Roughly half of consumers said they were influenced by coupons and sales when making purchases. Families with children who are in K-12 expect to spend an average of $874.68, while college shoppers anticipate spending an average of...

What Bargain Hunters Are Doing This Year for Back-to-School Shopping

‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

Markets Insider

There is talk of an emergency rate cut from the Fed following Monday's market meltdown, as Japan recovered most of its losses on Tuesday.

Markets are rebounding after Monday's massive meltdown, making rate decisions harder for the Fed

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Sag Harbor, NY

Justin Timberlake had a pricey wristwatch, a vape pen, and over $300 in cash on him when he was arrested on DWI charges on eastern Long Island in June. Law enforcement officers discovered the singer, 43, holding a vape device, a Rolex watch, a gold band, and a wallet containing $306 in bills when he was arrested in Sag Harbor on June 18, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Justin Timberlake had a vape pen, Rolex, and $306 cash at the time of his DWI arrest: police report

Business sentiment from Germany is the top economic news due on Monday, headlining a light day for the European economic news. At 2.00 am ET, Statistics Norway releases unemployment data for July. At 3.00 am ET, Spain's INE is set to issue producer price figures for July. Prices had decreased...

European Economic News Preview: German Ifo Business Confidence Data Due

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Stock investors should keep at least 20% of their portfolio in cash, according to billionaire investor Mark Mobius.

Investors need to be cautious on stocks because the economy is flashing a warning not seen in nearly a century, billionaire investor Mark Mobius says

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Home prices rose 5.4% over the year in June, down from a 5.9% annual increase in May, according to fresh data. Home price increases could further slow as the year goes on because more homes are coming on the market. The "lock in effect" that prevented homeowners from selling has...

Home Prices Hit Another Record High, But the Increases Are Decelerating

Available to anyone nationwide, California Coast Credit Union is paying an eye-popping 9.50% APY on a 5-month CD. But this CD won't suit everyone, as it only allows a maximum deposit of $3,000. It also requires having another active account with Cal Coast. If you're looking to sock away more...

This 9.5% CD for Small Balances Is Still Available. But How Long Will It Last?

MercadoLibre continues to dominate the Latin American e-commerce space. The Trade Desk continues to put up rapid growth as the ad tech leader. Sweetgreen is finding eager customers and has a breakthrough tech innovation. The stocks have jumped on their earnings report. Here's why they could keep rallying. August has...

3 Soaring Stocks That Are Screaming Buys in August

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food, if the change is approved by the full council.

Denver may revoke cash assistance for migrants

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Cooler Spending On This Popular Service Might Be a Sign of Increasing Consumer Caution

Streaming-video service spending trends might be the latest indicator of an increasingly cautious U.S. consumer, according to new research. A Bank of America report suggests that...

Cooler Spending On This Popular Service Might Be a Sign of Increasing Consumer Caution

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