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Consumer confidence fell more than expected in November and hit the lowest level since this spring, according to the latest data from The Conference Board.The Conference Board reported that its consumer confidence index declined to 88.7 in November from an upwardly revised 95.5 reading in October. That was well below the 93.4 reading that economists polled by LSEG projected for November, and reached the lowest level since April."Consumers' write-in responses pertaining […]

The affordability gap between buying newly constructed homes and existing homes declined in the third quarter as builders look to capitalize on the uptick in demand with incentives.The price per square foot for a new-construction home is lower than the price for an existing home in the South and West in particular, according to Realtor.com's third quarter report on new construction. Both the South and West have more supply of new construction […]

Those looking for relief from a cold or the flu may want to check their bottle of nasal spray before using it.The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall affecting 41,328 bottles of Walgreens nasal spray over concerns they may be contaminated with pseudomonas lactis, a bacterium found in raw milk. The specific spray affected by the recall is the 1.5-oz (45mL) bottle of Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray with […]

Dick’s Sporting Goods is set to close a number of underperforming Foot Locker stores as it continues to review its business and position it for sustained growth. "At Foot Locker, we've assembled a world-class management team and are taking decisive actions to ‘clean out the garage’ by clearing unproductive inventory, closing underperforming stores and laying the foundation for a fresh start in 2026," Dick's Sporting Goods Executive Chairman Ed Stack said […]