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For online retail, the holidays are coming earlier and earlier

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.
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Some small banks see upgrading consumer-facing tech as an imperative

Nov 15, 2024
Community banks, known for personal ties with borrowers and savers, seek upgrades to provide more services and improve customer experience.
Surveys show bank customers broadly frustrated with the customer experience. Many banks see technology as a means to expand services and improve convenience.
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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.
Mark Samuel of Temple Beth Am estimates the panels will save about $4,000 in monthly electric bills.
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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.
Jobless claims are back down to levels last seen in the spring, signaling low layoffs and a rebound in job gains to come.
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Ground rules for carbon markets

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.
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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.
Hwang Dong-hyuk (left) and Lee Jung-jae (right) attend Netflix's FYSEE Showcase Photocall for "Squid Game" Season 2 at the TUDUM Theater in Hollywood.
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Making the most of a farmers market forage

As in many marketplaces, getting a great deal at a farmers market is often the fruit of forming relationships with the vendors.
Karen Beverlin has been shopping the Santa Monica farmers market for more than 20 years.
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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.
Disney's streaming services include Disney+, Hulu and ESPN.
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International Energy Agency predicts an oil surplus next year

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.
Prices are soft in the oil market amid abundant supply relative to demand.
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Incumbents are losing around the world, not just the U.S.

Nov 14, 2024
Marketplace looked at how many incumbents lost control of the presidency or prime ministership, finding that more than 70% did.
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