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Ford's Stock Hasn't Done This in 6 Years, Chart Analyst Says as Wall Street Grows Optimistic on Consumer Plays
A consumer spending comeback could ignite discretionary stocks such as Ford, says Fairlead Strategies managing partner and founder Katie Stockton.
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Puppy Scams Surge As Demand During Pandemic Increases
There were more than 4,00 reports of pet-related scams in 2020 in the U.S. and Canada, with 337 scams reported in November alone — a dramatic increase from the same time in 2019, when just 77 such claims were reported
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There Is Life After Declaring Personal Bankruptcy, But It Comes With Some Big Costs
Personal bankruptcy offers a fresh start for those with high debt levels, but it also comes with long-term costs related to real estate, credit, and jobs.
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Fake Handbags Are One Thing, But Now Feds Warn of Counterfeit COVID Vaccines and PPE
Officials said that counterfeit medicine and personal protective equipment are already rampant, and officials fear that false COVID-19 vaccines may be next
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Feds Warn of Fake COVID Vaccines, PPE Among Typical Counterfeit Goods
Counterfeit merchandise is a big business that harms legitimate businesses, such as a possible counterfeit coronavirus vaccine, Pei-Sze Cheng reports.
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Petalo, Not Charmin: COVID Shortages Bring Mexican Toilet Paper to NYC and Across U.S.
Demand for toilet paper has been so high during the pandemic that in order to keep their shelves stocked, retailers are buying up foreign toilet paper brands, mostly from Mexico
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How Coronavirus Will Shift The Future of Car Buying
Meanwhile cars are top of mind in Connecticut as the state prepares to reopen. When dealerships open, things will be noticeably different. Lynda Baquero reports.
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Meat Shortage Fears Spread Across Tri-State
Some Wendy’s location is short on their meat supply after several meat processing plants shut down due to coronavirus, Lynda Baquero reports.
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What Meat Shelves Could Look Like Due to Slowdown — And What May Be in Short Supply
With nearly a third less meat products being processed and packed at plants, there’s a decent chance shelves could look empty like they did at the beginning of the pandemic — at least for a little while
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What Meat Sections in Grocery Stores Could Begin to Look Like
With meat processing plants either closing or slowing production, America’s meat supply could start running thin in the near future, as some companies are sounding the alarm on how fragile the country’s food supply chain really is. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.
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Flushed With Business: Inside A Florida Toilet Paper Company Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
South Florida Toilet Paper Co. is seeing a spike in sales during the coronavirus pandemic – and has increased production to meet heightened demand. Here’s a look inside the toilet paper factory and how they’re rolling out more paper products to serve the community.
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Couple Loses $2,400 After Canceled Flight Mess
A couple’s delayed honeymoon turned into a nightmare after a strange error led to additional flights being booked — and costing them more than $2,000 just to get home. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.
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Bronx Woman Gets Denied Refund for Canceled Concert
The woman paid more than $350 for the concert tickets, and was promised a refund right after the concert was postponed. More than two months later, she was still waiting to get her money back. NBC New York’s Lynda Baquero reports.
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Millions Expected to Return Holiday Gifts By Next Week
Almost two million gifts are expected to be returned in the time after the holidays, coming after shoppers spent nearly $32 billion in the weeks beforehand. Now some stores are offering deals to get shoppers returning items to pick up some new items too. NBC New York’s Gaby Acevedo reports.
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A New Type of Brick-and-Mortar Store Taking Over
While 2019 saw many physical stores closing, some stores like Nordstrom are opening small locations that don’t actually sell much — but will take returns and offer other services like pick-up for online orders. NBC New York’s David Ushery reports.
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Wooden Flag Order Not Delivered for 12 Months
A carved American flag delivery that was supposed to take up to 12 weeks has taken more than 12 months. Lynda Baquero reports.
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NY Woman Gets Into Debt for ‘Water System'
After agreeing to pay $7,000 to buy a water machine, a New York woman found she wasn’t getting the benefits promised. Now she wants her money back.
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Brooklyn Couple Gets Bill for Returned Equipment
A Brooklyn consumer says they got a $300 bill for items already returned. Lynda Baquero reports.