The 7.5-ounce mini cans cater to consumers on weight-loss drugs or simply looking for a quick treat — and will be sold individually in convenience stores next year.
Many cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin or Solana, known as altcoins, are waiting for approval by the SEC to be traded as exchange-traded funds. But with the government shutdown, that wait could be a lot longer.
In the newest season of Marketplace’s climate solutions podcast, “How We Survive,” host Amy Scott explores foods of the future — including butter made from carbon.
Rates on 30-year mortgages fell again this week to an average of 6.27%, according to Freddie Mac. That could boost consumer spending on home improvements in 2026, new research finds.
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The CDFI fund supports mission-driven lenders operating in rural, tribal, and otherwise underserved parts of the country. Last year, it awarded over $400 million to those institutions.
Economists at EY-Parthenon forecast a modest 2.5% increase in holiday spending, but it’s due in part by gifts being more expensive this year. So what are budget-minded shoppers to do?
