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☆ Trump voters could fuel holiday spending, while Harris supporters may pull back
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Gabrielle Fonrouge | In Gabrielle-Fonrouge | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

In a world where sentiment drives purchasing decisions, these differences in opinion could shape how much people end up spending this holiday season. "It's very hard being a millennial and having to worry about buying a house, affording groceries, rent, all that stuff. Meanwhile, Trump voter Armando Duarte, a 62-year-old retired utility worker from Fort Lee, New Jersey, told CNBC he's feeling a lot better about the holiday shopping season since Trump won. In GOP-won states, shipping volumes increased by 50.4% after the election, while Democrat-won states saw volumes decrease by an average of 11.2%. Only two blue states — Illinois and Minnesota — saw shipping volumes increase after the election, while all others saw rates fall.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, Amanda Davila, I'm, Davila, Trump, Armando Duarte, Duarte, Jobs, Meir Statman, University's Organizations: CNBC, Trump, Santa, University's Leavey School of Business, Shipping, GOP, Democrat Locations: Texas , Michigan , New Jersey , New York , Connecticut, North Carolina, Virginia, New York City, Fort Lee , New Jersey, — Illinois, Minnesota

The greatest shopping holiday of the year has arrived, and with it comes a limited-time Max Black Friday deal. View at Max What we like Check mark icon A check mark. The free (for now) B/R Sports Add-on includes TNT and TBS gamesCheck mark icon A check mark. Some shows and movies are being removed with little warningFAQWho is eligible for the Max Black Friday deal? The With Ads annual plan costs $100 per year, the Ad-Free annual plan costs $170 per year, and the Ultimate Ad-Free annual plan costs $210 per year.

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From trendy, size-inclusive jeans to cozy sweaters and cold-weather layers, you'll find us stocking up during Abercrombie's Black Friday sale. We're rounding up all the best deals from across the internet throughout the weekend, so be sure to keep an eye on our best Black Friday deals hub. Abercrombie & Fitch Ultra Puffer $120.00 $160.00 Save 25% “I’ve been buying Abercrombie & Fitch winter coats for years, and I’ve never been disappointed in a purchase," says freelance writer Talia Ergas. Black Friday is one of the best times to shop at Abercrombie, thanks to a site-wide sale and double discounts. Check out our roundup of all of the best Black Friday deals.

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The premium luggage and travel retailer is slashing as much as 30% to 40% off a selection of bags and accessories, while many items are 20% off. You can find more sales in our guide to the best Black Friday luggage deals. View at TumiTumi Mezzanine Rivera Satchel $629.00 $1,050.00 Save 40% Tumi may be better known for luggage, but it also makes luxury handbags. View at TumiBlack Friday Tumi luggage FAQsDoes Tumi offer a lifetime warranty? While year-round Tumi sales are not unheard of, like many retailers, Tumi uses Black Friday to offer the biggest discounts.

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The best Apple Watch deals right now include 18% off the Apple Watch Series 10, our top pick in our guide to the best Apple Watch. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the latest Black Titanium color option is 10% off, and the Apple Watch SE (2nd gen) is up to 40% off. Two years since launchBlack Friday Apple Watch FAQsWhat's the best Apple Watch? Check out our Apple Watch SE (2022) review and our Apple Watch Ultra 2 review. We've encountered people who can't live without the always-on display on the Apple Watch Series and Ultra models and others who don't mind the feature's exclusion on the Apple Watch SE.

Persons: We're, Apple Organizations: Business, Apple Watch, Apple, Amazon

All Apple iPad Black Friday deals are expected to last until midnight on November 29. View at Amazon What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at Amazon What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at Amazon What we like Check mark icon A check mark. It's compatible with Apple Intelligence AI features and supports the Apple Pencil Pro and the Apple Pencil (USB-C).

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View at Amazon What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at iRobotThe best Black Friday Shark robot vacuum dealsShark Ion Robot Vacuum (AV753) $149.99 $229.99 Save 35% The Shark Ion is the best vacuum under $300 we've tested. View at WalmartLowest Price Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro Robot Vacuum $699.99 $1,199.99 Save 42% The PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro (AV2800ZE) is Shark's latest and most advanced robot vacuum. View at AmazonBest Black Friday robot vacuum deals from other brandsLowest Price Dreame L40 Ultra Robot Vacuum $1,049.99 $1,499.99 Save 30% The Dreame L40 Ultra is the best splurge robot vacuum we've tested. View at AmazonBlack Friday robot vacuum deal FAQsWhat is the best robot vacuum to buy?

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☆ Spain approves law allowing 4 days of 'paid climate leave' after recent deadly floods
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Joshua Nelken-Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementSpain has approved a law granting employees up to four days of paid climate leave. Spain is enacting a new law granting employees up to four days of paid climate leave following last month's devasting floods, which killed more than 200 people. "For the first time, Spain will have paid climate leave for working people," she said. In an interview with Spanish broadcaster RTVE, Díaz said the paid leave will be relevant whenever an authority issues a climate-related alert that advises people to stay at home for safety reasons. AdvertisementSpain's economy minister, Carlos Cuerpo, said on Thursday that the paid leave applies when employees cannot safely reach their workplace or work remotely, Euronews reported.

Persons: Yolanda Díaz, RTVE, Díaz, Esther Lynch, Lynch, Carlos Cuerpo Organizations: Spain's, Labour, Social, Ministers, European Trade Union Confederation, The Bank of Spain Locations: Spain, Valencia, Spanish, Valencian

☆ Canada is Google's latest antitrust legal challenger
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Ellen Thomas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementCanada's antitrust watchdog is suing Google. It's the latest in a series of legal challenges brought against the tech giant. Canada's antitrust watchdog is suing Google over its anti-competitive conduct in its adtech business, the country's Competition Bureau said Thursday. Related Video Apple's antitrust lawsuit is just one of its major battlesThe antitrust watchdog said Google is the largest provider of adtech services in Canada and has "abused" its position to maintain market dominance. This suit is the latest in a series of legal challenges against Google for alleged anti-competitive behavior.

Persons: Amit Mehta, Judge Mehta Organizations: Google, Department of Justice, of Locations: Canada, Eastern, of Virginia

Learn moreThe holiday (shopping) season has begun, and the Paramount Plus Black Friday deals offer some savings on your first two months of service. There are deals on both tiers of Paramount Plus, with up to 76% savings in total until December 4. The 2024 sale makes both Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus with Showtime just $3 per month for the first two months. What are the differences between Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus with Showtime? The Paramount Plus Essential plan costs $60 per year, and the Paramount Plus with Showtime plan costs $120 per year.

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☆ A guide to tech billionaire Peter Thiel's Washington web
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Alice Tecotzky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementPeter Thiel, tech billionaire and conservative kingmaker, has amassed influence all over Washington. He's close to powerful elected and un-elected political players, like JD Vance and Vivek Ramaswamy. In August 2021, a mystery buyer purchased a 10,000-square-foot home in Washington, DC. That mystery buyer was billionaire Peter Thiel, whose sprawling influence in Washington has grown in recent years. Here's a guide to his influence in Washington, which stretches far beyond the walls of his mansion.

Persons: Peter Thiel, He's, JD Vance, Vivek Ramaswamy, Thiel, PayPal confounder, Here's Organizations: Salona Village Holdings, Yale Law School, Bloomberg, Index, PayPal Locations: Washington, Washington , DC

View at VerizonApple iPhone 16 series, iPad, and Apple Watch bundle (Verizon) $0.00 $2,000.00 Save 100% New and existing Verizon customers can trade-in any phone in any condition from Apple, Google, or Samsung to get the iPhone 16 Pro free. View at VerizonApple iPhone 16 series, Apple Watch, and iPad bundle (AT&T) $0.00 $1,930.00 Save 100% AT&T is offering up to $1,000 off the iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max, and up to $700 off the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus bundled with the Apple Watch SE and 10th-generation iPad for $0.99 per month each for 36 months. Those who prioritize premium features, like Apple's 120Hz ProMotion display, the most powerful iPhone processor, and a 5x zoom lens, will appreciate the iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max. For more details, check out our guide to the best iPhones, our iPhone 16 review, and our iPhone 16 Pro review. With carrier deals, you're effectively trading flexibility for a free (or almost free) iPhone.

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Top Black Friday MacBook deals include a $200 discount on Apple's new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 processor and a $300 discount on the 16-inch model with M4 Pro processor. The best Black Friday MacBook dealsApple MacBook Air 13-inch M2 (2022) $749.00 $999.00 Save 25% The 2022 MacBook Air introduced Apple's M2 processor, which improved performance over the M1 version. View at Amazon Highlights New, larger display for the MacBook AirPowerful performance at a more reasonable price than the ProApple MacBook Air 13-inch M3 (2024) $844.00 $1,099.00 Save 23% The 2024 MacBook Air uses the same redesign Apple first introduced with the 2022 MacBook Air. Various MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models are now down to all-time low prices. Apple's MacBook offerings are separated into two main lineups: the MacBook Air series and the MacBook Pro series.

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Learn moreBeauty fans everywhere, our editors included, are shopping Glossier's Black Friday sale. It's only $15.40 during Glossier's Black Friday sale right now. View at GlossierGlossier Black Friday Sale FAQsWhen does the sale start and end? The Glossier sale is on now and runs through December 2. Glossier is rarely on sale, so Black Friday is the ideal time to stock up on products you can use daily and their newest additions.

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This article is part of Times Opinion’s Giving Guide 2024. Read more in a note from Times Opinion’s editor, Kathleen Kingsbury. ProPublicaThe political devolution that led Americans to elect Donald Trump again has many causes, but one of them is the collapse of local news. In the absence of strong local journalism, conspiracy theories and demagogy have flourished. Trump will return to office at a moment of weakness and instability for the journalism business.

Persons: Read, Kathleen Kingsbury, Donald Trump, Trump Organizations: Politico, Progress

Our experts are rounding up all the best Black Friday gaming laptop deals so you can snag a great price on a powerful new system. Though more of an entry-level gaming option, the A15 is one of our picks for the best budget gaming laptops you can buy. These Black Friday gaming laptop deals are set to last until midnight PT, but some could extend into the weekend and Cyber Monday. View at Amazon What we like Check mark icon A check mark. View at AmazonBlack Friday gaming laptop FAQsIs Black Friday a good time to shop for gaming laptop deals?

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☆ Photos show Taylor Swift fans lining up for 'The Eras Tour Book' at Target on Black Friday
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Talia Lakritz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementTaylor Swift's "The Eras Tour Book" was released exclusively at Target on Black Friday. Shoppers lined up outside Target stores to buy the book and other Taylor Swift merchandise. Taylor Swift fans lined up to purchase "The Eras Tour Book," a behind-the-scenes look at the singer's blockbuster tour that was released exclusively at Target on Black Friday. Advertisement"The Eras Tour Book" by Taylor Swift. AdvertisementBlack Friday shoppers purchasing Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour Book" at Target.

Persons: Taylor, Swift, Taylor Swift, Dave Kotinsky, Swifties, Target's Organizations: Target, Shoppers, Taylor Swift Publications, Street Journal, Poets Department Locations: Glendale , Arizona, Vancouver

☆ Uber and Lyft drivers say Waymo's robotaxis are hurting their earnings in Phoenix and LA
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementUber and Lyft drivers in Phoenix and LA have said driverless taxis are hurting their earnings. Some Uber and Lyft drivers have said the driverless taxis operating in their markets are driving down their earnings. Some drivers told BI this was already happening. AdvertisementRestrictions on robotaxis could help reduce competitionJohn, a 43-year-old Uber and Lyft driver in Phoenix, said he thought Waymo One's robotaxis had hurt his earnings. He sometimes asks his passengers about their experiences using driverless taxis to get a better understanding of his competition.

Persons: Jason D, Jason, Uber, Carl Benedikt Frey, Frey, Waymo, didn't, Mobileye, John, Waymo One's robotaxis, Brad, aren't, Nicole Moore, who's Organizations: Phoenix, Austin, Oxford Internet Institute, Drivers United Locations: Phoenix, LA, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Atlanta, Las Vegas, —, Waymo, robotaxis

Learn moreBlack Friday sales are here in full force, and the Peacock Black Friday deals are not to be missed. The Peacock deals get you 75% off, including one option that will cover you for an entire year. View at Peacock What we like Check mark icon A check mark. People already subscribed to Peacock Premium or Peacock Premium Plus aren't eligible for Peacock's Black Friday deals. What is the difference between Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus?

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☆ JPMorgan's top biotech stock picks for 2025 as sector looks for a comeback year
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Sean Conlon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

While 2024 marked another "challenging" year for biotech stocks, some names could be slated for upside in the months ahead, according to JPMorgan. That said, biotech stocks specifically have not seen nearly the same level of gains. Wall Street is mostly bullish on Vertex, as 21 of the 35 analysts covering the stock have a strong buy or buy rating. The stock has advanced 13% in 2024, and JPMorgan thinks it is "well positioned" for continued expansion. "We believe the portfolio will see appreciation for several value drivers in 2025," analyst Brian Cheng told clients.

Persons: Jessica Fye, Fye, Tessa Romero, Brian Cheng Organizations: JPMorgan, Dow Jones Industrial, Nasdaq, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Immune, Edgewise Therapeutics

For example, right now, you can take 10% off a $100 Uber gift card or 20% off a $50 Spafinder gift card. As Black Friday sales tend to come and go, check this page often as we continue to update with new gift card deals. The best Black Friday gift card dealsInstacart $100 Gift Card $100.00 Instacart is a handy way to get ahold of your groceries without ever leaving the house. View at AmazonGap Options Gift Card $9.00 $10.00 Save 10% Take 10% off any denomination between $10 and $500 gift card using promo code SHOPEARLY. View at Giftcard.comBlack Friday gift cards FAQWhat is the best gift card to give?

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☆ Elon Musk and Sylvester Stallone attended Trump's Thanksgiving dinner that's all over social media
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementElon Musk and Donald Trump have been inseparable since the election and spent Thanksgiving together. Sylvester Stallone also attended, and Mark Zuckerberg visited Trump's resort on Wednesday. Elon Musk and Donald Trump have been inseparable since the latter's election victory — and the Tesla CEO was one of several celebrity guests for Thanksgiving at Mar-a-Lago. Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Barron and Melania blasting YMCA at Mar-a-Lago on Thanksgivingpic.twitter.com/elroKGQ9VA — ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) November 29, 2024Musk isn't the only tech boss to be spending time at Mar-a-Lago this Thanksgiving. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg dined with Trump on Thanksgiving eve, the company told Business Insider in a statement.

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The best air fryer in our tested buying guide, the Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven with ClearCook, is 41% off, the lowest we've seen it priced since Prime Day. The best Black Friday air fryer dealsInstant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven with ClearCook $99.95 $169.99 Save 41% The Instant Vortex Plus was the best air fryer in our tests and features a window into the basket to monitor your food. Higher than average temperature varianceNinja Foodi 2-Basket Air Fryer (DZ550) $123.49 $249.99 Save 51% The 10-quart Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 2-Basket Air Fryer with DualZone Technology is virtually identical to the best large-capacity air fryer we've tested. View at AmazonNinja Air Fryer XL $89.99 $159.99 Save 44% Make cooking easier with the Ninja Air Fryer XL (AF150AMZ) and its five different cooking settings. The best air fryer toaster ovens cost more than basket air fryers, but they're more versatile and can hold more food.

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☆ Is the vibecession about to end?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Optimism surged post-2016 election, with small businesses planning to hire more employees. Yes, that's a portmanteau of vibes and expansion, and it's the upbeat version of its better-known cousin, the vibecession. Advertisement"Small business owners lean Republican," said Oliver Allen, a senior US economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, in a November 12 note. Goldman Sachs"After Donald Trump was elected the 45th President in November 2016, the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) small business optimism index skyrocketed. "We expect an improving small business operating environment will boost the sentiment and spending of SMBs in 2025 and lift the earnings and valuation of stocks with revenues tied to that spending."

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If you've been Barbour-curious, Black Friday offers a chance to tap into your inner country gentleman (or woman) with the best Barbour deals we've seen all year. Top 6 Barbour jacket and clothing sales Backcountry: Up to 50% off Barbour clothing and 40% off Barbour jackets. The best Black Friday men's Barbour dealsBarbour Modified Beaufort Waxed Jacket $314.30 $449.00 Save 30% Barbour has updated its classic Beaufort with a contemporary cut. A Barbour waxed jacket offers your loved one an instant style upgrade, besides keeping them warm and dry in inclement weather. Check out our roundup of all of the best Black Friday deals.

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