Dow drops, Netflix beats estimates, Nvidia rebounds
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on Jan. 31, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images This report …
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With ‘Prime Day’ in full swing, here’s what to do about porch pirates
By Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times Amazon’s annual sale started Tuesday, which means even more impulsive purchases will be packaged and dropped onto porches this week. Some of those parcels …
Amazon sold a used diaper. It tanked a mom-and-pop business
By Spencer Soper | Bloomberg Paul and Rachelle Baron were an Amazon success story. The washable swim diaper they designed for their infant son quickly became a best-selling product as …
Why Do Gas Stations Charge More For Credit Card Purchases?
In the year of our lord 2024, who carries cash anymore? I don’t, but the other day when I filled up with gas I regretted my decision to stick with …
Walmart bubble due to high-income grocery spending, warns Bill Simon
Higher-income consumers may be creating a frothy situation at Walmart. Even though affluent shoppers helped drive the retailer’s latest beat on quarterly results, former Walmart U.S. CEO Bill Simon warns …
Are you smart enough for Amazon’s new shopping carts?
American efficiency. It’s been this country’s holy grail since Henry Ford’s workers timed how long it took to assemble a single Model T (93 minutes). The word has taken on …
Stop Being Poor
Financial advice is a fraught topic. It’s important to everyone — we all have to participate in the market economy on which our society is built — but the methods …
What to do if you get Amazon or other packages you didn’t order
Getting packages you never ordered? See a fraudulent credit card charge on your bill for something you didn’t buy? Technology has made scamming more sophisticated, and dealing with customer service …
16 Best Early Presidents’ Day Beauty Sales at Nordstrom 2024
As we inch closer to the holiday, Nordstrom will be releasing more discounts and steals, so make sure you bookmark the retailer’s sale page to stay up-to-date on the latest …
Where to Buy Cheap Wedding Dresses in 2023: 16 Best Places to Shop
Bridal Aesthetics: City hall brides, intimate venues, simple ceremonies Sizes: 00 to 4X Price range: Starts at $80 Black Halo Kacie 2 Piece Maxi Dress Aje Claudia Tiered Mini Dress …