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Holiday layaway 101: Don't sacrifice savings for convenienceLayaway programs have already been rolled out by retailers like Walmart, Toys 'R' Us, and Kmart to lure holiday shoppers. Layaway, which lets shoppers pay for items in installments, can seem like a good option for shoppers who want to stick to a budget, but there are downsides.聽
Tim Cook comes out: a bellwether shift for corporate America?In a highly personal statement, Apple CEO Tim Cook says that he is 'proud to be gay' and also outlined a strong social vision for his company 鈥� even, he has said, at the expense of the bottom line.
Tim Cook comes out: 7 milestones for gay rights in the corporate worldWhen Apple CEO Tim Cook publicly stated that he is 'proud to be gay' in an essay for Bloomberg Businessweek, he made a point to acknowledge that he wouldn't have been able to do so a few decades before. Here鈥檚 a look at seven milestones for the LGBT community in the business world.
BMW cars: 2015 X5 M and X6 M revealed ahead of Los Angeles Auto ShowBMW cars had a big reveal ahead of the 2014 Los Angeles auto show. BMW's new X5 M and X6 M performance SUVs are finally here,聽bringing even more power, extra gears, and a host of other technological updates with them.
US economy grew at 3.5 percent rate in third quarterThe nation's gross domestic product for the three months ending in September was a little better than analysts were anticipating.
Apple's Tim Cook is 'proud to be gay,' hopes to help othersApple CEO Tim Cook says he's proud to be gay, speaking up in an essay for Bloomberg Businessweek. Cook says he hopes hearing the CEO of Apple is gay could help others struggling to come to terms with their sexuality.聽- Fed says goodbye to historic bond buying program: 4 key takeawaysThe Federal Reserve announced the end of its landmark quantitative easing program Wednesday, and investors found the Fed's overall policy statement more hawkish than expected. Here are the highlights of today's Federal Reserve policy statement. 聽
The true cost of cheap coffeeMass-produced coffee contain hidden social and environmental costs that aren't passed along to the consumer.
You wouldn't believe what Uber is delivering today. Hint: It meows.Uber is delivering cuddly cuteness to the doors of urbanites in seven cities. Welcome to rent a kitten.聽
Fiat Chrysler spins off sports car maker Ferrari to boost valueFiat Chrysler Automobiles plans to spin off sports car maker聽Ferrari聽into a separate company, a way to unlock value in the luxury brand and distinguish it from its mass-market parent.聽A聽Ferrari聽spinoff had long been speculated as Fiat-Chrysler seeks to maximize values from the group's various brands.
Interest rates and car loans: 4 ways to get a better rateInterest rates for car loans are low right now, so it could be a good time to act if you're looking to buy. With a little preparation, however, you can nab even lower interest rates for your car loan.聽
Halloween, once for kids, has become an adult holidayHalloween spending is expected to top $7.4 billion this year, according to the National Retail Federation. Pet costumes is the fastest-growing spending category, and Americans will spend more on Halloween costumes for adults than for children.聽
Facebook (FB) ups its spending. Analysts love it. Investors don't.Facebook (FB) shares opened lower Wednesday after the company revealed aggressive spending plans for 2015. But the Facebook plan was a hit with analysts, 聽who say聽the heavy spending will drive long-term growth and reinforce the social networking giant's market dominance.
Fed meeting wraps up today: Five things to watch forThe Federal Reserve is expected to announce the end of its easing program but stay the course on interest rates during its Wednesday meeting. In addition, Federal Reserve watchers will look for 聽a bullish labor market stance and expect a more tempered reaction from the financial markets.
AT&T misled customers and slowed Internet speeds, FTC chargesAT&T is being sued by the government over allegations it misled millions of smartphone customers who were promised unlimited data but had their Internet speeds cut by the company.聽AT&T has denied misleading its customers.
Baby wipes recalled at Sam's Club, Walgreens, more for possible bacteriaA baby-wipe recall from Nutek affects 10 brands sold at retailers nationwide. The recall on baby wipes was issued over concerns that they could contain bacteria, the company says.聽
Tesla Model S taxis report for duty in the NetherlandsThe Tesla Model S will be added to the Netherlands' Taxi Electric fleet, giving聽travelers the opportunity for a somewhat more luxurious ride. The Netherlands follows Norway, where Tesla Model S taxis are already operating.
Consumer confidence roars to 7-year high in OctoberThe Conference Board said its index of聽consumer聽confidence increased to 94.5 this month, the highest reading since October 2007. The jump in consumer confidence came despite a sharp stock market sell-off, with households cheered by a firming labor market and falling gas prices.
US home price growth slows in August. Time to buy?Home prices in 20 US cities rose 5.6 percent year-over-year in August, according to Case-Shiller's monthly home price index.聽The price slowdown is contributing to a housing market that should look more and more appetizing to prospective buyers, but are most in a position to take advantage?聽
Twitter (TWTR) shares fall as company fails to improve engagement and user growthTwitter, the online messaging service, known for its maximum 140 character 'tweets,' said on Monday its timeline views per user, a measure of engagement, fell 7 percent in the third quarter.
