Online shoppers in the US are expected to spend $253.4 billion this November and December, a 5.3% rise from last year, according to Adobe Inc. But this holiday season’s growth story is not just about how much consumers are spending — it’s about how they are spending. Artificial intelligence, social media discovery, and flexible payment
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Online shoppers in the US are expected to spend $253.4 billion this November and December, a 5.3% rise from last year, according to Adobe Inc. But this holiday season’s growth story is not just about how much consumers are spending — it’s about how they are spending. Artificial intelligence, social media discovery, and flexible payment
2.2KZions Bancorp announced a $50 million charge-off on two troubled loans at its California Bank & Trust unit, while Western Alliance Bancorp revealed it is suing a borrower for alleged fraud. These developments rattled the regional banking sector, sending both stocks tumbling more than 10% intraday. The turmoil triggered broader selling in regional-bank ETFs and
Zions Bancorp announced a $50 million charge-off on two troubled loans at its California Bank & Trust unit, while Western Alliance Bancorp revealed it is suing a borrower for alleged fraud. These developments rattled the regional banking sector, sending both stocks tumbling more than 10% intraday. The turmoil triggered broader selling in regional-bank ETFs and
4.5KWhite House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino is poised to play an even larger role in President Donald Trump’s administration, the president announced Sunday. Trump says Scavino, in addition to his current role, will now lead the White House Presidential Personnel Office. The office was previously held by Sergio Gor, who is now transitioning
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino is poised to play an even larger role in President Donald Trump’s administration, the president announced Sunday. Trump says Scavino, in addition to his current role, will now lead the White House Presidential Personnel Office. The office was previously held by Sergio Gor, who is now transitioning
2.6KOn Oct. 6, Albanian Appeals Court Judge Astrit Kalaja was shot inside the Tirana courtroom where he oversaw a property dispute case, according to the International Commission of Jurists. Kalaja died of his wounds, and two others were injured in the shooting. The 30-year-old suspect has been arrested. Kalaja’s killing quickly became a lightning rod
On Oct. 6, Albanian Appeals Court Judge Astrit Kalaja was shot inside the Tirana courtroom where he oversaw a property dispute case, according to the International Commission of Jurists. Kalaja died of his wounds, and two others were injured in the shooting. The 30-year-old suspect has been arrested. Kalaja’s killing quickly became a lightning rod
3.9KTwo years ago, I was kidnapped by Boko Haram. They held me captive, and every day I prayed that I would see my family again. By a miracle of God, I was able to escape. Sadly, most Christians who are captured by this terrible organization never live to tell their stories. And unless the West
Two years ago, I was kidnapped by Boko Haram. They held me captive, and every day I prayed that I would see my family again. By a miracle of God, I was able to escape. Sadly, most Christians who are captured by this terrible organization never live to tell their stories. And unless the West
2.1KA week of high drama and significant global developments has seen the US government grind to a halt, a deadly terror attack strike a synagogue in the UK, and a major new peace plan for Gaza unveiled by the White House. Here’s a breakdown of the key events that transpired in the week. The US
A week of high drama and significant global developments has seen the US government grind to a halt, a deadly terror attack strike a synagogue in the UK, and a major new peace plan for Gaza unveiled by the White House. Here’s a breakdown of the key events that transpired in the week. The US
1.2KSpeaker Mike Johnson, R-La., declared the House of Representatives out of session for a third straight week in a bid to keep pressure on Senate Democrats in Washington. The speaker appears to be raising the stakes on lawmakers across the aisle, who keep refusing the GOP’s plan to fund government agencies on a short-term basis
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., declared the House of Representatives out of session for a third straight week in a bid to keep pressure on Senate Democrats in Washington. The speaker appears to be raising the stakes on lawmakers across the aisle, who keep refusing the GOP’s plan to fund government agencies on a short-term basis
4.3KThe S&P 500 Index soared to a record high last week, continuing a bullish trend that started in April when it bottomed after Donald Trump launched his tariffs. This article looks at some of the top news events that will move the SPY, IVV, and VOO ETFs this week. US government shutdown The first major
The S&P 500 Index soared to a record high last week, continuing a bullish trend that started in April when it bottomed after Donald Trump launched his tariffs. This article looks at some of the top news events that will move the SPY, IVV, and VOO ETFs this week. US government shutdown The first major
2.6KU.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said a ‘coward hiding behind a keyboard’ was arrested this week for allegedly sending a threatening letter to conservative influencer Benny Johnson in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. George Isbell Jr., 69, was taken into custody on Tuesday in San Diego, California. He will be federally charged with mailing
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said a ‘coward hiding behind a keyboard’ was arrested this week for allegedly sending a threatening letter to conservative influencer Benny Johnson in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. George Isbell Jr., 69, was taken into custody on Tuesday in San Diego, California. He will be federally charged with mailing
2.2KJapan’s three largest financial groups — Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC), and Mizuho Financial Group — are joining forces to issue a stablecoin pegged to both the Japanese yen and the US dollar. The partnership marks a significant milestone in Japan’s efforts to modernise its financial system, improve settlement efficiency,
Japan’s three largest financial groups — Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMBC), and Mizuho Financial Group — are joining forces to issue a stablecoin pegged to both the Japanese yen and the US dollar. The partnership marks a significant milestone in Japan’s efforts to modernise its financial system, improve settlement efficiency,
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Emily is a passionate financial writer and market enthusiast with over a decade of experience in personal finance, stock market trends, and long-term investing strategies. With a background in economics and a love for simplifying complex financial topics, she helps readers make smarter money decisions with confidence. When she’s not analyzing charts or writing about the latest market moves, Emily enjoys hiking, strong coffee, and reading biographies of great investors.
