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SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday salesTo help you make the most of the shopping holiday ahead, we compiled some of the best Black Friday deals and sales that we think you’ll want to know about. Best Black Friday 2022 deals across retailersBelow, we’re sharing the best Black Friday deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.7-star average rating from 10,600 on AmazonThis cookware set comes with 8-inch and 10-inch nonstick fry pans. Best Walmart Black Friday deals4.8-star average rating from 103 reviews at WalmartTineco’s S10 Cordless Smart Stick Vacuum is one of the brand’s newest models. Best Black Friday 2022 sales across retailersHere are the best Black Friday sales that we think you’ll want to know about.

☆ Nickel prices tumble as LME scrutinises volatile trading
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Marianna Parraga | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Nov 16 (Reuters) - The London Metal Exchange (LME) said on Wednesday it was conducting enhanced monitoring of nickel trading after prices fell as much as 12% in volatile and illiquid conditions. The London Metal Exchange (LME) on March 8 cancelled all nickel trades and suspended the market for more than a week after prices doubled in a matter of hours. "The LME notes the current volatility in nickel," the exchange said in a statement. "The price limits in place are functioning as expected and the LME is undertaking enhanced monitoring to ensure that participants' trading activities are being conducted appropriately." Benchmark LME nickel racked up six consecutive days of gains between Nov. 8 and Nov. 15, starting the first at $23,330 a tonne and reaching as high as $31,275 on the last.

☆ Walmart Black Friday sale: 20+ best deals from Google, Shark, Samsung
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +12 min

SKIP AHEAD Best Walmart Black Friday sales | What to expect during Walmart’s Deals for Days 2022 | Walmart Black Friday price matching | What is Walmart+? Best Walmart Black Friday deals to shop nowBased on our previous coverage and Select reader interest, we rounded up some of the best deals from Walmart’s Black Friday sale. Best Walmart Black Friday sales to shop nowHere are some of the best sales to shop for during Walmart’s Black Friday sale that we think you’ll want to know about. What to expect during Walmart’s Deals for Days 2022As with the past two years, Walmart’s Black Friday savings event — known as Deals for Days — hosts deals throughout the majority of November. Walmart will also host deals on Cyber Monday (Nov. 28) to close out its Deals for Days event.

☆ In My Tiny Kitchen, This Pan Is All I Need to Cook Almost Anything
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +5 min

That’s why when the brand offered for me to test a sample of the Small Fry, an 8.5-inch nonstick stainless steel frying pan, I was in. But conveniently, Great Jones’ small lid fits both the frying pan and the small saucepan (which comes with a lid). I shouldn’t have been surprised by my near-infatuation with this petite frying pan, as every Great Jones item I’ve tried has met my high standard for function and form. The ceramic dish was, again, almost startlingly easy to clean, a common theme I’ve noticed with Great Jones gear. When I shop Great Jones, I don’t have to forfeit anything.

☆ 20 best early Amazon Black Friday 2022 deals to shop now
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

SKIP AHEAD Best Amazon Black Friday sales | Do you need a Prime membership to shop Amazon’s Black Friday deals? Unlike Prime Day and the most recent Prime Early Access Sale, anyone can shop Amazon’s Black Friday deals (although the retailer does offer some exclusive deals for Prime members). Amazon Black Friday 2022: The best early dealsBelow, we rounded up some of the best deals from Amazon’s early Black Friday event based on our previous coverage and Select reader interest. Best Amazon Black Friday 2022 sales to shopHere are some of the best sales to shop for during Amazon’s Black Friday sale that we think you’ll want to know about. Do you need a Prime membership to shop Amazon’s Black Friday deals?

☆ Target's early Black Friday 2022 deals are now live
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Zoe Malin | Zoe Malin Is The Associate Updates Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +10 min

Target’s Black Friday sale is currently live and includes discounts on brands like Apple, KitchenAid and Nintendo, as well as Target-exclusive brands like Threshold and Casaluna. SKIP AHEAD Best Target Black Friday deals | Best Target Black Friday sales | Target Holiday Price Match GuaranteeEvery Sunday leading up to Thanksgiving, Target is releasing a new batch of deals, which you can browse online and in stores. Best Target Black Friday deals to shop nowBased on our previous coverage and Select reader interest, we rounded up some of the best deals from Target’s Black Friday sale, using Honey and CamelCamelCamel to ensure their discounts are at historical lows. When do Target’s Black Friday deals go live? There are two types of deals you can shop during Target’s Black Friday sale:Weeklong Black Friday Deal s, which debut every Sunday through Thanksgiving weekend.

☆ From Apple AirPods and Squishmallows to 'Encanto' toys, here are some of the most anticipated gifts this holiday season, according to Adobe
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Sarah Belle Lin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

"The shape of the holiday season will look different this year, with early discounting in October," Patrick Brown, Adobe vice president of growth marketing and insights, said in a statement. Here are the toys, gaming devices, games, and other gifts that Adobe predicts will be the most popular items this holiday season. SquishmallowsThe stuffed animals come in all sizes, shapes, and colors and are expected to once again be popular this holiday season. Xbox Series XThe Xbox Series X is the fastest, most powerful Xbox yet, per Microsoft. Apple Watch Series 8/UltraThe new Apple Watch Series 8 comes in eight different colors, with either a 41-millimeter or 45-millimeter case.

The status of Russian metal has been a key talking-point at the many seminars and parties this week in London. Should the LME suspend deliveries of Russian aluminium, copper and nickel or should it maintain its policy of not preempting official sanctions? German copper producer Aurubis (NAFG.DE) has joined U.S. aluminium producer Alcoa (AA.N) in publicly calling for an LME ban on Russian metal. There is a lot of metal supply at stake here. An LME ban on deliveries of Russian metal would clearly have significant ramifications for both LME and physical market pricing.

☆ Rich millennials are buying $152 poop-bag holders and $1,100 Hermès dog bowls as luxury brands bank on them spoiling their pets over having kids
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Mark Ellwood | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Luxury brands like Prada and Versace have launched pet collections in the past couple of years. Thirty percent of pet owners said they spent more on their pets and pet supplies in 2020 than in 2019. Courtesy of Anya HindmarchHindmarch's short-lived project is just the latest sign of the opportunities available in the upscale pet market, especially for dog owners. In summer 2021, Versace expanded its homeware collection to cater to pets, no doubt inspired by Donatella's own Jack Russell, Audrey. Heather GildroyPagerie, a luxury pet brand that just launched a collection aimed as much at humans as at dogs, hopes this will be the case.

☆ Tupperware wants to jump from grandma’s cupboard into the cool kids’ homes
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-22 | by ( Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

New York CNNBusiness —Tupperware wants to be where the cool kids play. That means shedding its throwback to its Mad Men-era image, and positioning Tupperware products as buzz-worthy, high-utility and with an environmentally-friendly purpose. Another idea is to collaborate with a fridge manufacturer to have a line of refrigerators that come outfitted with Tupperware storage containers inside. Tupperware containers, in a way, also could be helping to also reduce food waste. “We’d like to think those were many meals that were stored in the fridge in Tupperware products.”

☆ Prime Day 2022 ends tonight: 80+ best deals to shop ahead of Black Friday
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Zoe Malin | Zoe Malin Is The Associate Updates Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +17 min

Prime Early Access Sale: The best dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best deals from the Prime Early Access Sale based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.7-star average rating from 2,378 reviews on AmazonThis indoor gardening system allows you to grow herbs indoors year round. 4.6-star average rating from 72,050 reviews on AmazonThe Keurig K-Mini is one of our favorite single-serve coffee makers. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales on AmazonHere are the best Prime Day sales on Amazon right now that we think you’ll want to know about. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering Prime Day sales we recommend.

☆ Amazon October Prime Day: 50+ best deals to shop ahead of Black Friday
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Zoe Malin | Zoe Malin Is The Associate Updates Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +15 min

For the first time in Prime Day’s history, Amazon is hosting two Prime Day-like events in the same year. Prime Early Access Sale: The best dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best deals from the Prime Early Access Sale based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.7-star average rating from 2,378 reviews on AmazonThis indoor gardening system allows you to grow herbs indoors year round. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales on AmazonHere are the best Prime Day sales on Amazon right now that we think you’ll want to know about. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering Prime Day sales we recommend.

☆ Best Holiday Hosting Deals to Shop During October Prime Day
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +6 min

In the past, the 10-piece set has cost up to $1,110, and the current price, $350, is the lowest we’ve seen. The Prime Day price is close to the lowest we’ve seen. If you buy it during the Prime Sale, you’ll save about $100 from its price last week. During Amazon’s Prime sale, you can save big—the appliance, which typically costs $500, is a mere $315. It’s typically priced around $20 and for the Prime sale, only $16.

☆ October Prime Day: 45+ best deals from Crest, Keurig and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Zoe Malin | Zoe Malin Is The Associate Updates Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +14 min

For the first time in Prime Day’s history, Amazon is hosting two Prime Day-like events in the same year. Prime Early Access Sale: The best dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best deals from the Prime Early Access Sale based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.6-star average rating from 72,050 reviews on AmazonThe Keurig K-Mini is one of our favorite single-serve coffee makers. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales on AmazonHere are the best Prime Day sales on Amazon right now that we think you’ll want to know about. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering Prime Day sales we recommend.

☆ Google is selling its first Pixel Watch with Fitbit technology, but it's too little, too late
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

It's called Pixel Watch, and consumers can find it on store shelves starting Thursday. The Pixel Watch starts at $350 for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and $400 for 4G LTE. The new Apple Watch SE is just $250 and has the same main features as the Pixel Watch. Google's Pixel Watch is the company's premium watch, whereas the Apple Watch SE and Galaxy Watch 5 are base models. Here's what you need to know before buying the new Pixel Watch and what I noticed about the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro phones.

The Amazon Prime Early Access Sale has entered its second and final day and deals are still going strong. In fact, we're seeing excellent all-time low prices that beat out the best deals we found during the first Amazon Prime Day in July. For more deals, check out our main Prime Day deals liveblog, deals under $50 roundup, and up-to-the-minute Prime lightning deals coverage. Currently down to just under $100, this is the best price we've seen for it in months. Amazon Luna ControllerAmazon$39.99 from Amazon Originally $69.99 Save 43%Amazon's Wi-Fi-enabled controller is designed for the Amazon Luna cloud gaming service.

☆ October Prime Day 2022: 20+ deals from KitchenAid, Keurig and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Zoe Malin | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +8 min

For the first time in Prime Day’s history, Amazon is hosting two Prime Day-like events in the same year. Prime Early Access Sale: The best dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best deals from the Prime Early Access Sale based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.6-star average rating from 72,008 reviews on AmazonThe Keurig K-Mini is one of our favorite single-serve coffee makers. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales on AmazonHere are the best Prime Day sales on Amazon right now that we think you’ll want to know about. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering Prime Day sales we recommend.

☆ 10+ best deals under $100 from Amazon's October Prime Day sale
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

For the first time in Prime Day’s history, Amazon is hosting two Prime Day-like events in the same year. SKIP AHEAD Prime Day sales under $100 on Amazon | Prime Day sales at other retailersThough you’ll find plenty of notable discounts on small kitchen appliances, tech accessories, floor care and more during the Prime Early Access Sale, you don’t have to splurge to get a good deal. The best October Prime Day deals under $100Below, we’re sharing the best deals under $100 from the Prime Early Access Salebased on our previous coverage and reporting. The best October Prime Day sales under $100 on AmazonHere are the best Prime Day sales under $100 on Amazon right now that we think you’ll want to know about. The best October Prime Day sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering Prime Day sales we recommend.

☆ 10+ best Amazon Prime Day home and kitchen deals
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Zoe Malin | Zoe Malin Is The Associate Updates Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

SKIP AHEAD Prime Day home and kitchen sales on Amazon | Prime Day home and kitchen sales at other retailersWhether you want to start cooking with an Instant Pot or need to replace your old space heater, Amazon is offering notable discounts on cookware, air quality devices and small appliances during the Prime Early Access Sale. To help you make the most of the fleeting shopping holiday, we compiled some of the best Prime Day home and kitchendeals and sales live on Amazon, plus highlighted other notable deals from counter sales at other retailers. The best Prime Day home and kitchen dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best Prime Day home and kitchendeals based on our previous coverage and reporting. The best Prime Day home and kitchen sales on AmazonHere are the best Prime Day home and kitchen sales on Amazon right now that we think you’ll want to know about. The best Prime Day home and kitchen sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering Prime Day home and kitchen sales we recommend.

SKIP AHEAD Best early Prime deals | Exclusive promotions for Prime membersWhile you’re browsing early deals, keep in mind that Amazon is not the only retailer hosting a mega sale this week. Below, we rounded up a handful of early Prime Early Access Sale deals we think you’ll want to know about leading up to the official sale, which takes place Oct. 11-12. Best deals ahead of the Prime Early Access SaleAs you're sifting through Amazon’s early Prime Early Access Sale, you’ll notice that some deals are available for a limited time period, meaning once the product sells out, the deal is over. Early Prime Early Access Sale Day promotions for Prime membersBeyond deals on products across categories, Amazon is also offering a few promotions Prime members can take advantage of leading up to its October sale. During the Prime Early Access Sale, Prime members can get 20% off (up to $10) on Grubhub orders using the code PRIME20.

☆ Target Deal Days: 14 best deals from Apple, KitchenAid and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-08 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

Ahead of Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale — which officially goes live on Oct. 11 — Target is hosting its second Deal Days event. To help you make the most of the fleeting shopping holiday, we compiled some of the best deals and sales live on Target now. The best deals during Target Deal DaysBelow, we’re sharing the best Target deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. The best Target Deal Days salesHere are the best sales during Target Deal Days right now that we think you’ll want to know about. The best Prime Day sales at other retailersIn addition to Target and Amazon, the following retailers are also offering notable sales.

Indonesian nickel production by mine and productPOWERING UPIndonesia's nickel boom reflects both the country's rich mineral resources and the government's drive to push miners down the value-add processing chain. China's imports of nickel by product 2020-2022PRICING DOWNThis Indonesian supply surge was widely expected, but its exact timing was fuzzy given the number of new processing routes being used to convert ore to battery nickel. The combination of European demand shock, Indonesian production burst and the closing of the processing gap between stainless and battery nickel means there "is close to 30% downside for the nickel price into year-end". This mismatch of market-place and market is one of the reasons the LME nickel contract melted down in March. Macquarie Bank now provides three different nickel price forecasts for LME refined metal, Chinese nickel pig iron and Chinese nickel sulphate.

☆ Steel makers fear deepening crisis from energy crunch as output halted
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Philip Blenkinsop | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

Stainless metal coils are seen at the Belgian site of stainless steel maker Aperam, which has been forced to slow production due to spiralling energy prices, in Genk, Belgium September 22, 2022. Even with four wind turbines and over 50,000 solar panels at its site in eastern Belgium, stainless steel maker Aperam has been forced to halt production as surging energy prices bite. Hallemans says the potential payout producers such as Aperam would receive is unclear and could be months away, with energy prices sky-high just as Aperam seeks to bind customers to annual contracts. ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe has trimmed production there, with customers hesitant in the face of an emerging recession and energy prices that challenge its international competitiveness. Eurofer says the situation has worsened markedly since its August forecast of a modest 1.7% decline of European steel consumption this year, but a solid 5.6% rebound in 2023.

☆ Elon Musk says SpaceX avoids using patents to build rockets because they're for the 'weak' and block innovation
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Kate Duffy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Elon Musk told CNBC that patents are "for the weak" and SpaceX doesn't really have them. He told CNBC during a factory tour that rocket engines were built by the company in California. In an interview with CNBC, which aired on Wednesday evening, Musk said that using patents in manufacturing is a sign of weakness. Musk said in the CNBC interview that SpaceX used strong stainless steel to make the rocket. Musk said in the interview that patents were normally used as a "blocking technique" and prevented other companies from progressing.

☆ Apple Watch review: Series 8 isn't worth an upgrade. The SE is the best value
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-15 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Sofia PittI've been testing the new Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE second generation ahead of their release Friday. The second-generation Apple Watch SE comes only in aluminum in either 44mm or 40mm, and it doesn't have the always-on display. Apple Watch SE. Apple Watch Series 8. Apple Watch SE.

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