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Etsy Returns to Growth as eBay Posts a Strong Quarter and Advances Depop Deal

The results point to a reset built on stronger buyer trends with a sharper focus on core marketplaces.

Study Finds Californians Moving to Nearby States to Escape High Costs

American Express Tops Q1 Forecasts on Premium Spending, Keeps 2026 Outlook

Gold Slips Below $5,000 as Oil Surge and Dollar Rally Pressure Bullion

Costco Nears $1,000 as E-Commerce Soars and Analysts Lift Targets

LK Bennett Files to Appoint Administrator After Failed Sale Effort

U.S. Economy Grew 4.3% in Q3, Lifted by Exports, Spending and AI Investment

WA Mid-Year Review Lifts Surplus to $2.5b, Channels Windfall Into Housing and Health

India Leads in Consumer Optimism and AI-Driven Shopping as Spending Plans Rise, BCG Says

Yum China Sets 30,000-Store Goal by 2030, Accelerates Push Into Lower-Tier Cities

Canada Inflation Slows to 2.2% in October as Gas and Grocery Costs Ease

McDonald's Posts Modest Q3 Gain as Promotions Lift Sales and U.S. Comps Top Estimates

Italy’s Economy Stalls in Q3 as Istat Flash Estimate Shows Flat GDP

Cocoa Squeeze Raises Candy Costs as Halloween Spending Hits a Record

U.S. PCE Inflation Hits 2.7% in August as Osaka CPI Rises 3.4%

Argentina Consumer Confidence Slips in September, With Sharp Regional and Income Splits

Dunelm Posts Modest Annual Growth as Shares Fall on Cautious Outlook

RBA Warns Cuts Could Slow After GDP Surprise as Markets Reprice Easing

U.S. Consumer Confidence Slips in August as Recession Signal Flashes

DoorDash Tops Q2 Forecasts, Maintains Bullish Guidance Before Deliveroo Merger