Santander has announced a reduction to the interest rates on its line of mortgage products. Contrastingly, Nationwide revealed its mortgage rates would rise by up to 0.25 percentage points on Tuesday. It comes after lenders Halifax and TSB said they were also raising rates on some of their products. The …
Read More »January inflation breakdown: Where are prices still rising the fastest?
A ‘Mornings with Maria’ panel discusses the U.S. economy and markets after the January year-over-year CPI comes in at 3.1%. Inflation rose faster than expected in January as an increase in the cost of rent and food kept prices elevated for millions of U.S. households. The Labor Department said Tuesday …
Read More »Super Bowl LVIII was the most-watched ever
‘The Claman Countdown’ breaks down ad winners from the big game. This past weekend’s Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers was the most watched of all time, drawing in an average audience of 123.4 million viewers, CBS Sports has announced. The viewership numbers, based on …
Read More »Dad of CVS pharmacist who died says company memo is ‘corporate garbage’
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com The father of a CVS pharmacist who died after suffering a heart attack at work in 2021 says the industry is not doing enough to change conditions that he says are putting workers and customers’ “lives at risk.” Larry Anderson told FOX Business that …
Read More »Americans dish out billions for Valentine’s Day expenses, helping certain companies to profit around Feb. 14
FOX Business’ Lydia Hu speaks to Dessert Ladies CEO Geraldine Keough about the rise in food and cocoa prices on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Millions of Americans will partake in gift giving and exchanging tomorrow on Valentine’s Day. Because of this, specific industries and major corporations will profit enormously from the …
Read More »Passenger reported dead on Royal Caribbean’s 9-month world tour
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com A passenger aboard one of Royal Caribbean’s flagship world cruises passed away this week, according to the company. An unidentified guest on board the cruise line’s Serenade of the Seas reportedly died ahead of the ship’s stop in Los Angeles. “A guest sailing onboard …
Read More »Today’s mortgage rates dip for 15- and 30-year terms | February 13
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Read More »Brits say ‘free’ beauty products, clothes, and groceries are life’s best things | Personal Finance | Finance
A whopping 74% of Brits are using rewards apps to enjoy free perks and save money, a new study reveals. The research shows that 82% use loyalty points to make future purchases cheaper, with two-thirds using them to cut the cost of their food shops. The study was conducted by …
Read More »Inflation rises faster than expected in January as high prices persist
Pacer ETFs Distributors President Sean O’Hara on earnings season, the Federal Reserve’s handling of rate cuts as well as the upcoming CPI and PPI reports. The Labor Department said Tuesday that the consumer price index, a broad measure of the price of everyday goods including gasoline, groceries and rent, rose …
Read More »Premium Bonds customer queries why December winnings have yet to arrive in Halifax account | Personal Finance | Finance
A Premium Bonds customer quizzed NS&I for a second time after their December prize has still not arrived – despite them being told they have been paid. The saver initially contacted NS&I on January 17 as they had won a prize in the December draw but it had not reached …
Read More »Rizo-López Foods cheese products recalled due to potential Listeria contamination
TikToker Tasmin Dhaliwal shares the story behind her viral video where she fills up on Costco samples on ‘Varney & Co.’ A nationwide dairy recall linked to a deadly listeria outbreak has been expanded to include products sold at Costco, Walmart and other major retailers. The recalled products include snack …
Read More »Lloyds Bank offers free £175 to eligible customers – on one condition | Personal Finance | Finance
Lloyds Bank has launched a new account switch offer, worth £175, which is available from today. Several banks have launched cash incentives in the past year to attract new customers to invest, and these promotions typically have a limited time frame. This new offer is aimed at new and existing …
Read More »Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers to strike on Valentine’s Day seeking fair pay
Evercore ISI senior managing director Mark Mahaney makes the case for raising Uber’s price target and explains why he’s staying away from Snap Inc. on ‘Varney & Co.’ Thousands of drivers for Uber, Lyft and DoorDash are expected to go on strike across the U.S. on Valentine’s Day as they …
Read More »Retail return fraud running rampant, viral TikToks show
Co-host of ‘The Big Money Show’ Jackie DeAngelis speaks with Mastercard EVP of Artificial Intelligence Rohit Chauhan to discuss the company’s efforts to defend against credit card fraud. Imagine getting a hefty discount code from Saks Fifth Avenue, ordering a designer item and opening the perfectly packaged delivery only to …
Read More »Martin Lewis tip triggers 463,000 complaints for payback worth £1,100 – can you claim? | Personal Finance | Finance
Hundreds of thousands of people have submitted complaints for overpaid car finance interest off the back of a Martin Lewis Money Show tip. The issue, which could result in a payout averaging £1,1000 each, affects people who were loaned funds through a car finance deal to purchase a motor vehicle, …
Read More »DWP update as 210,000 state pensioners owed back payments – are you owed cash? | Personal Finance | Finance
HMRC has started writing to some 210,000 state pensioners who may be owed back payments. The letters are going out to those who may be missing Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) on their National Insurance (NI) record, to invite them to apply to fill in the gaps, reports The Daily Record. …
Read More »Labour market: Wage growth slows to lowest level in more than a year | Personal Finance | Finance
UK wage growth has slowed to its lowest level for more than a year as vacancies also fell back once again as Britain’s jobs market cools further, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said average regular pay, excluding bonuses, fell to 6.2 percent in the quarter …
Read More »The cost of loving, cupid’s arrow hitting credit cards | Personal Finance | Finance
Youngsters are getting into dating debt of around £2,250 because they are feeling pressured to keep up with lavish meals, mini-breaks and designer gifts other couples are boasting about on social media. A box of chocolates, a bunch of flowers, aftershave or perfume is no longer enough to impress a …
Read More »Labour to smash savers with 55% pension ‘horror tax’ – but Starmer and his mates won’t pay | Personal Finance | Finance
With an election looming, Labour leader Kier Starmer and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves are planning to wreak yet more havoc on private sector pensions. At the same time, they will make sure their mates in the public sector retain benefits the rest of us can only dream of. In March …
Read More »Here’s how Americans plan to spend their tax refunds
The Raymond James Investment Management chief market strategist looks ahead to earnings reports, the future of the AI sector and the Fed’s rate trajectory. American taxpayers expecting a refund in 2024 say they already have an idea of what they will do with the money. A majority say there won’t …
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