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This Consumer Staples Giant's Dividend Streak Rivals PepsiCo. Nobody Talks About It.

Johnson & Johnson Stock: Is JNJ Outperforming the Consumer Staples Sector?

How Is Home Depot’s Stock Performance Compared to Other Consumer Discretionary Stocks

What Affirm’s (AFRM) Blowout Quarter and Cautious CEO Say About the Consumer

Jim Cramer Shares Why PepsiCo (PEP) Caught His Eye During Consumer Headwinds

Better Consumer Staples ETF: the iShares IYK vs. First Trust's Food and Beverage-Focused FTXG

Less buying power, elevated inflation push down consumer views

Consumer sentiment dropped about 6% from last month, landing around 11% below a year ago amid continued worries that inflation will remain elevated for the foreseeable future, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.

Govt’s onion buffer stock quality ‘good’, storage with CWC aids shelf life: Consumer affairs secretary

Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare refuted reports claiming that 30 of the 1.21 lakh tonne onion buffer maintained by the government had rotten; "Nothing of that kind has happened. Quality is good," she said

FICO credit scores are holding up, but consumers are under pressure

Consumer spending sees the smallest increase in seven months. Is the economy getting weaker?

Consumer spending rose in July at the slowest pace in seven months, suggesting the U.S. economy lost a little steam after the end of the 2026 Word Cup and start of the third quarter.

With gas stuck above $4, U.S. consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 7 months

The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index dipped to 89.4 in August from 90.2 in July.

Visa and Mastercard stocks hit fresh records, underscoring a resilient U.S. consumer

Aggregate spending has been strong, even if American shoppers are getting choosier about what they buy.

The Trump Administration’s Plan for Protecting Consumers? Politely Ask Companies to Behave.

The post The Trump Administration’s Plan for Protecting Consumers? Politely Ask Companies to Behave. appeared first on ProPublica .

Consumer Reports Found These 5 Used SUVs Are The Most Reliable You Can Get Under $15K

As some of today's most popular vehicles, SUVs can be pricey. If you're willing to buy used, though, these reliable models under $15,000 are worth considering.

Consumer Reports Ranked These Three Off-Road SUVs From Best To Worst

The Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner are three of the U.S.'s most popular off-road SUVs, but which one does Consumer Reports recommend the most?

Nationwide recall expands to 3.6 million grill brushes after consumers swallowed metal bristles

Labor Day is just around the corner, a day when Americans will be firing up the BBQ grills for the last time this summer.

Retailers feel the sting as cautious consumers weigh their options

This Is How Consumer Reports Figures Out Average MPG (It's Way Different From The EPA's Method)

You've probably noticed that Consumer Reports and EPA testing can produce very different fuel-economy results. Here's why the numbers don't always match.

Businesses are getting tariff refunds. Why aren't consumers getting their cut?

A slew of American companies are getting billions of dollars back in tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling. Many consumers, though, may never get anything back.

Fashion startup Atorie raises $9.5M to bring consumers luxury goods without the markup

Shoppers can visit the Atorie website and buy handbags or clothes made from the same material — and coming from the same factory — that manufacturers use in high-end goods.

US-Canada trade war deepens as Trump revives Depression-era trade tool – what’s at stake for consumers and the midterms

Trump’s use of a trade tool created during the Great Depression helped trigger a trade war between the two border countries, with few signs of de-escalation in sight.

Consumer Confidence, Home Prices and Sales: Econ Data Recap

Heat altering the behavior of U.K. businesses and consumers, says Barclays

Some 60% of companies are now investing in or plan to invest in technologies to help them adapt to extreme heat, the bank said.

As deadline for completing e-KYC nears, consumers line up at gas agencies

Some consumers find that they are unable to link their Aadhaar with the 14-digit long LPG IDs

How US sanctions on Iran ripple through global markets and consumers

New sanctions hit Iran's aviation, tech, and shipping sectors, amplifying pressure on global markets and energy prices.

Logitech faces lawsuit for withholding $61M in tariff refunds from customers — lawsuit claims company extracted up to $97M from consumers in 2026 through tariff

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Logitech after it allegedly failed to return the tariffs that the U.S. government refunded to the company after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump’s tariffs were illegal . According to Ars Technica , the company

Mall Madness: a starter pack of twenty films that prove the mall was never just for shopping

Jenni Kaye packs a shopping bag full of twenty fluorescent-lit fantasies, consumerist nightmares, teenage hangouts and retail zombies that capture the magic of America’s favorite third place.

Tamil Nadu’s business houses line up for the IPO route

Chennai-headquartered drone technology company Garuda Aerospace and a consumer durables company Sathya Agencies are expected to join the IPO queue.

August reveals Australians’ big appetite for weight-loss drugs, love for ‘dupe’ brands and an accelerating EV uptake

Reporting season shows how consumers are responding to cost of living pressures and how retailers are responding Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australians are buying less pizza but more weight-l

FSSAI proposes front-of-pack red pictorial warnings for foods high in fat, sugar, salt

‘The proposal is intended to provide a simple, prominent and easily comprehensible warning to consumers regarding food products which are high in specified nutrients of concern, says FSSAI affidavit filed in the Supreme Court

Faster Tokyo inflation supports near-term BOJ rate hike case

The consumer price index excluding fresh food rose 1.8% in August from a year earlier, picking up a tad after rising 1.7% in July, the internal affairs ministry has said.

Christian Metal Band Demon Hunter Sues Over KPop Demon Hunters Trademark

Band alleges trademark infringement, consumer confusion by massively popular animated film

S&P 500 closes little changed as investors weigh sticky inflation and await Nvidia earnings - CNBC

S&P 500 closes little changed as investors weigh sticky inflation and await Nvidia earnings CNBC Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows core prices rose 3.3% annually in July CNBC War, tariffs and AI are keeping pressure on prices as inflation remains stuck at 3.7% WCVB Consumers

How Ecuador became a global cocaine hub

Ecuador’s ports, trade and strategic location connect South American cocaine production with consumers in Europe and North America.

The Witcher 3 Remastered is free for existing owners, but here's the cheapest way to get a copy if you're yet to dive in

CD Projekt Red dropped a brand new date in our Fall gaming diaries at Gamescom Opening Night Live last night; September 29. That's when The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered lands on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch 2, but there's a nostalgic smell of pro-consumer move

When to trust the experts? Follow these guidelines to evaluate science on any topic

Science works through a process of revision. As consumers, we must learn how to evaluate how mature evidence is, and always remain flexible to new findings.

Proposed class action lawsuit against Logitech demands money to be given back to customers after $61 million US tariff refund

A proposed class action lawsuit against Logitech is attempting to recover funds that were allegedly "extracted from American consumers" as a result of the Trump administration's tariffs. The complaint [PDF] is being led by a construction company, SJK Development, and a California

Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission publishes draft multi-year tariff regulations for next five-year period

The draft also features provisions aimed at ensuring that the benefits from operational efficiency and expenditure cuts are fully passed on to consumers

Panel orders Apple to pay ₹1.09 lakh over faulty iPhone

Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission finds deficiency in service after repeated defects remain unresolved during the warranty period.

August Movie Star Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for film actors. The rankings were determined through an analysis of the consumer participation, media coverage, interaction, and community awareness indexes of 50 popular movie stars, usin

Hardware spending in the US was so low in July that it nearly matched the 2020 pandemic days when everything was out of stock

New data from the industry analysts at Circana has revealed that consumers are spending a lot less than usual on gaming hardware or the games themselves. Circana's latest report covers the US market in July, and it includes a lot of concerning data. Read more

Mozilla’s CTO thinks AI should be built like the internet

Raffi Krikorian explains that while consumers flock to ChatGPT and Claude, companies are increasingly turning to open models that they can customize and control.

Car owners want tech they can ignore

Automakers keep shoving more tech into their cars, despite evidence that consumers are increasingly fed up with huge screens and glitchy software.

Supreme Court junks plea for mandatory ethanol disclosure at fuel pumps

The plea contended that consumers were entitled to know the composition, quality, standards, and compatibility implications of the fuel they purchase

How the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is reshaping global energy use

By dramatically raising fossil-fuel prices, the conflict has also been pushing governments, companies and consumers towards renewable energy.

‘Winter panic’: EU gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years

As one of Europe’s biggest consumers of gas the UK may be particularly exposed to heightened price volatility Europe is on course to enter the cooler months with gas stores at their lowest level in 13 years, which has triggered “winter panic” among energy traders, experts have wa

How changing diets are creating new markets for Africa’s Indigenous crops

"A growing number of consumers with celiac disease are unable to consume gluten-containing foods such as bread and therefore rely on alternative gluten-free products..."

Canadian economy recovers sharply in Q2 but shadow of US tariffs in future

Healthy domestic demand, led by consumer spending and business investment, shows Canada was brushing off past tariffs.

How the private-listing war between Zillow and Compass could cost home buyers and sellers

Real-estate giants Compass and Zillow are battling over control of home listings. Consumer advocates and industry experts warn that buyers and sellers could pay a price.

The 3.0-Liter Four-Cylinder In Porsche's 968 Turbo S Is An Extremely Rare Engine

The big four-cylinder engine had gobs of torque, but the Turbo S was extremely expensive to match its speed, and consumers just didn't see the vision.

‘Mad honey’ that can stop your heart is now being sold online worldwide

The honey is being exported without the knowledge of the honey harvesters that keeps consumers safe.

Google’s Gemini has a branding problem, and so does the rest of AI

Consumer AI apps need to stop making users learn their product architecture.

US inflation holds at 3.7 percent in July, above Fed target - Al Jazeera

US inflation holds at 3.7 percent in July, above Fed target Al Jazeera Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows core prices rose 3.3% annually in July CNBC Consumers pulled back on spending in July in the face of continuing price pressures CNN Key inflation gauge remains elevated du

Crucial SSD owner offered $200 refund for 4TB drive now selling for over $500 — company finally caves to warranty demands after protracted back-and-forth

Memory and data storage manufacturer Micron announced its exit from the consumer market earlier this year and pledged to honor warranties for existing products. However, according to a recent RMA case on Reddit, the company seems to be struggling to stick to that promise. Instead

DNCO brings "handmade quality" to Vermont's revamped logo

Undulating hills and winding rivers are translated into the letters of Vermont's updated tourism logo, designed by creative agency DNCO as part of a wider rebrand for the US state. The Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing asked DNCO to create a dedicated consumer tourism b

U.S. economy expanded at sluggish 1.5% pace in second quarter, on par with earlier estimate

The U.S. economy grew at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June. But consumer spending stayed strong.

The U.S. economy is better than it looks — but it might be due for a slowdown

Consumer spending soared in the second quarter. A repeat is unlikely.

August Rising Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for rising singers! The rankings were determined through an analysis of various rising singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using b

Apple price hikes continue as Mac mini with 16GB RAM and 256GB is now $899 — 1TB storage option adds $500 to entry-level headless system

The AI-apocalypse is upon us , and regular consumers are paying that price in a big way . Apple went on a price-hiking spree in late June , leaving only iPhones and AirPods untouched. The bulk of Apple’s computing devices saw price increases ranging from a few hundred bucks to $1

Trump policies to double power sector carbon emissions by 2035, analysis finds

By 2035, U.S. consumers will spend up to $30 billion a year more on electricity, with household bills increasing by up to 25% in some parts of the country.

Marshall Celebrates Jimi Hendrix's Legacy With a Final 60th Anniversary Drop

Summary Marshall x Hendrix 60th Anniversary celebrates six decades of partnership with limited-edition designs.The collection spans the Acton III speaker and 1959 JMH Half Stack amp, reimagined with psychedelic purple graphics and all‑seeing eye motifs.Consumer audio editions ava

U.P. Congress president urges PM Modi to review ethanol-blended fuel policy; questions rising sugar prices

Ajay Rai reminded the Prime Minister that he had previously written to the latter on July 7, addressing “scientific, economic, environmental, and consumer interest-related inquiries” regarding ethanol-blended fuels

'Buy now, pay later' may reshape retail prices, inventory, research finds

"Buy now, pay later" plans—which allow consumers to split purchases into a handful of interest-free installments—have become a common way for Americans to pay for everything from furniture to groceries. New research from Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis

Trump finds tamping down costs to be tricky

President Trump is reaching deeper into individual markets to try to ease consumer price strains . Why it matters: The administration is under mounting pressure to deliver relief as affordability becomes a bigger political liability ahead of the midterms. The push is cutting agai

U.S. businesses are getting tariff refunds. Will customers get any money back?

Companies have received tariff refunds. What about consumers? Some companies are providing refunds while others decline.

Amazon hikes hardware prices by 60%, blaming memory shortage

As the memory shortage continues to cause trouble for hardware makers, Amazon says it is now being forced to pass on the costs to its consumers.

Personalized pricing is “abhorrent,” but FTC limits may increase costs, critics say

Some Americans worry that the Federal Trade Commission's rush to limit personalized pricing in the name of consumer protection could end up killing discounts they depend on or, counterintuitively, raising prices. The FTC has no power to ban personalized pricing, in which a busine

Netflix, Disney+ & Amazon Rein In Price Rises As Customers Near Financial “Limits” – Ampere

Streamer price hikes are taking consumers nearer to the limit of what they’re willing to spend, according to Ampere Analysis. As such, Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video owner Amazon have been reducing the size of average price increases from 24% per subscription in 2023/24 to 14%

Singapore inflation hits highest in nearly two years, but undershoots expectations

Consumer prices rose 2.2% last month, compared with the 2.3% expected by economists polled by Reuters

Fund manager lists four of his best-value unloved stocks to swerve the AI hype

From consumer brands to Asian tech, Ranmore Fund Management's Sean Peche shares some of his top unloved stock picks.

Pune tribal students continue hunger strike for 10th consecutive day

Students demanded that allowances and other financial provisions be linked to the Consumer Price Index so that they increase annually in line with inflation.

Canada, US and tit-for-tat tariffs: How will they impact their economies?

Both countries will suffer from the trade war with steeper tariffs raising business costs and consumer prices.

Genesis G70 Could Lose Its Best Engine For 2027

The twin-turbo 3.3-liter V6 appears primed for an exit, leaving just one choice for consumers

Pence: ‘Last thing’ US economy needs is trade war with Canada

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday the trade war between the U.S. and Canada could damage the American economy. “American businesses and American consumers pay American tariffs, and I think the last thing we need right now, as our economy is getting back on its feet, is

Why some of America's biggest brands are losing ground in China

Nike, Starbucks and GM have lost ground in China as domestic rivals, geopolitics and changing consumer preferences reshape the market.

August Singer Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for singers! The rankings were determined through an analysis of singers’ media coverage, consumer participation, interaction, and community awareness indexes, using big data collected from

‘Sravana Masam’ leads to drop in poultry, fish trade across Chittoor district

Retail chicken prices, which stood at around ₹320 per kg, have fallen to ₹200 and, in some markets, even below that level; fish markets also reportedly experiencing weaker consumer demand across the district

August Advertisement Model Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for advertisement models!