Consumers love buy now, pay later loans. Here’s why banks and credit card companies are wary
Buy now, pay later plans offer an attractive alternative to credit cards for consumers: They allow purchases to be split
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Wells Fargo CEO sees ‘more downside’ to U.S. economy as lower-income consumers struggle
Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf said Wednesday that while corporations and higher-income consumers are thriving, lower income Americans are struggling
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Goldman stands by call that consumers will bear the brunt of tariffs after Trump blasts
In the face of blistering criticism from President Donald Trump, Goldman Sachs economist David Mericle on Wednesday stood by a
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Chocolate, skincare and timepieces: What 39% tariffs on Swiss goods mean for U.S. consumers
Premium collection of dark, milk and white chocolates. Anna Kurzaeva | Moment | Getty Images U.S. buyers of Swiss products,
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Retail sales fell 0.9% in May, worse than expected, as consumers pulled back
Shoppers try on shoes at a Footlocker store in New York City, U.S., May 16, 2025. Jeenah Moon | Reuters
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China’s consumers are spending on experiences. Travel stocks to watch
China’s biggest food delivery platform is seeing a trend: more spending on experiences. “More and more consumers are willing to
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Foot Locker’s turnaround is showing signs of life, CEO sees consumers willing to pay full
Foot Locker’s turnaround is starting to bear some fruit. The sneaker giant saw comparable sales decline 1.8% during its fiscal
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Some consumers are punting big purchases like pools and mattresses
Ordini’s Best Fiberglass Pools contractors work to install a pool, which the company says have dramatically increased in sales due
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Lowe’s beats on earnings and revenue, even as consumers spend less on DIY projects
An exterior view of a Lowe’s home improvement store at the Buckhorn Plaza shopping center. Paul Weaver | Lightrocket |
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Target shares slide as consumers buy fewer groceries and home goods
A customer shops at a Target store in Miami, Florida, on May 20, 2024. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Target
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