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For online retail, the holidays are coming earlier and earlier
by
Matt Levin
Nov 15, 2024
Web retail requires no mall Santas or displays, and shoppers easily compare prices online, so the messaging starts around Oct. 1, experts say.
Some small banks see upgrading consumer-facing tech as an imperative
by
Justin Ho
Nov 15, 2024
Community banks, known for personal ties with borrowers and savers, seek upgrades to provide more services and improve customer experience.
Solar panels on religious buildings save money — and inspire congregants to give green energy a try
Nov 15, 2024
There's a financial incentive from the Inflation Reduction Act, an environmental incentive, and a moral incentive, too.
After a turbulent few months, unemployment filings fall again
Nov 15, 2024
Last week, 217,000 people filed new claims for unemployment insurance. Back in the summer and early fall, that number spiked as high as 260,000.
Ground rules for carbon markets
by
Ellen Rolfes
and Tony Wagner
Nov 15, 2024
In this week's "Make Me Smart" newsletter, we explain the latest moves to establish a credible global market for carbon credits. Plus, we do the numbers on open enrollment and the rising cost of health care.
Korean creatives want a bigger slice of the streaming pie
Nov 15, 2024
Netflix has stormed the Korean market with billions of dollars of investment, bringing the industry global recognition, but leaving creators feeling short-changed.
Making the most of a farmers market forage
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
Nov 15, 2024
As in many marketplaces, getting a great deal at a farmers market is often the fruit of forming relationships with the vendors.
For public good, not for profit.
Disney's dreams come true: a profitable streaming service
Nov 14, 2024
The media giant reported $321 million in operating income for its streaming services in the fourth quarter, just two years after they were losing more than $4 billion.
International Energy Agency predicts an oil surplus next year
by
Henry Epp
Nov 14, 2024
A supply glut tends to reduce prices, which could prove challenging for President-elect Trump’s plan to boost U.S. oil production.
Incumbents are losing around the world, not just the U.S.
by
Janet Nguyen
Nov 14, 2024
Marketplace looked at how many incumbents lost control of the presidency or prime ministership, finding that more than 70% did.