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The Federal Reserve releases its report on consumer credit with a one-month lag, but there may finally be some good news for the economy here on this front.
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American Express announced Monday morning that it is now offering a co-branded credit card with a new, U.S.-based "loyalty coalition" called Plenti.
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The National Retail Federation forecasts Mother's Day retail spending will reach more than $21 billion, up sharply from last year and the highest level since its research about spending on the...
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A company called Postmates wants to rule the world of the home delivery of fast food -- literally. This means on-demand delivery in every major city in the world.
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In a new report, Argus has featured several stocks in its coverage universe that are being reshaped by the age group known as millennials.
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What are economists and investors supposed to think when inflation remains low, yet consumers just do not really want to buy the goods that drive the economy?
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Whether U.S. consumers are purchasing a new car or a used model, the odds are very high that an auto loan is involved.
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If anyone needs confirmation that gasoline prices have risen, it comes from the news that now only two states have gas prices under $2 a gallon.
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ThinkstockThere is some mixed news today on the state of the average American’s financial situation. Some might say this is a glass half-full versus half-empty argument. Most Americans have solid...
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Owning a piece of the credit card industry has turned out to be a very lucrative business for those investors who have had a long-term eye on the sector.
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Historically, industries in the consumer staples arena are the real beneficiaries of a drop in oil prices, especially when the savings rate rises.
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Gasoline prices have risen 21 cents in a month. If the rise continues, the benefit to consumers of low prices will fade.
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Among the big-box stores, Wal-Mart had the most likes, comments and shares on social media, with more than 40 million in the 2014 holiday shopping season.
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Apple's market cap is now larger than those of General Electric, Wal-Mart, General Motors and McDonald's combined.
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ThinkstockWith falling gas prices, accelerated job growth and low interest rates all currently in play, you would think that consumer spending would increase. The natural outcome should be for...
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