Tag Archives: Consumers
Retirement: Barron’s Magazine – Nov 27, 2023
BARRON’S MAGAZINE – November 27, 2023 ISSUE:
15 Stocks to Buy Around the World, From Our Roundtable Experts
Global turmoil has created opportunities, especially in emerging markets and commodities.
A Golden Age of Vaccines Is Here. What It Means for You.
Pharmaceutical companies are currently developing vaccines for a range of purposes, from preventing disease to treating cancers.Long read
One Auto Stock to Buy Now to Split the EV Difference
The transition to electric vehicles has hit a speed bump, but Vontier shares should benefit no matter what kind of car you drive.4 min read
5 Pros Offer Their Top Year-End Financial Tips
We asked financial advisors to share their most surprising year-end financial-planning or investing moves.Long read
Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Nov 20, 2023
BARRON’S MAGAZINE – November 20, 2023 ISSUE:
Consumers Still Have Plenty to Spend. That’s Good News for the Economy.
A resilient labor market and healthy household finances should keep a recession at bay, even if the postpandemic spending boom loses a bit of its vigor.
Retailers Are in for a Holiday ‘Nail-Biter.’ Who Will Come Out on Top.
After the pandemic buying boom, sales are expected to come back to earth this holiday season.Long read
Don’t Assume Your Doctor Still Accepts Medicare Advantage
Some major healthcare systems are dropping the plans that cover seniors.4 min read
2023 Reviews: Consumer Reports – February 2023
How to Get a Great Night’s Sleep
Toss and turn all night? Wake up tired and sore? Our expert advice—and the top mattresses, pillows, and more from our tests—can help you finally rest easy.
New Car Features We Love—and Some We Don’t
Cars you can unlock with your phone, cameras that can see where you can’t, and high beams that turn on by themselves. We’ve got the cool new tech to seek out on your next car.
Lead and Cadmium Could Be in Your Dark Chocolate
Consumer Reports found dangerous heavy metals in chocolate from Hershey’s, Theo, Trader Joe’s and other popular brands. Here are the ones that had the most, and some that are safer.
Technology: How Amazon Dominates Smart Homes
Amazon ships more U.S. smart home devices than any other company and says Alexa is now compatible with 140,000 devices, far beyond the Echo and Fire TV. But privacy advocates are concerned by all the data these devices collect, and are calling on the Federal Trade Commission to block Amazon’s latest smart home expansion.
Chapters: 1:41 First to market 4:27 Acquiring iRobot 7:41 How it uses the data 9:45 Privacy concerns 11:33 Ambient home of the future
After acquiring video doorbell maker Ring in 2018 and mesh WiFi system Eero a year later, Amazon’s now looking to buy Roomba smart vacuum maker iRobot. In a rare move, the FTC is asking for more information before approving the $1.7 billion deal. Ahead of Amazon’s annual smart home event, we talked to Amazon’s VP of privacy to find out what really happens to all the data collected by its devices – and sat down with the head of smart home to hear the strategy behind Amazon’s race to dominate the internet of things.
Plant-Based Meat: Why It Hasn’t Gone Mainstream
As people’s eating habits change and environmental concerns grow, plant-based protein used as a meat substitute has gained popularity. However, some barriers are preventing it from becoming truly mainstream. Watch what needs to be done to truly realize a future with less meat.
Consumers: What Is The True Price Of Food? (FT)
Food prices might be rising but many associated production costs are not currently included in the price we pay. How can we get closer to a system that reflects the true cost and what implication will this have on consumers and wider society?
Analysis: Food’s Future In A More Sustainable World
Over one-third of greenhouse-gas emissions come from food production. For a greener future, this urgently needs to change. What’s the future of food in a more sustainable world? Our experts answer your questions.
Video timeline: 00:00 – Food’s environmental impact 00:44 – Why it’s important to make food sustainable 01:34 – Will everyone have to give up meat? 02:13 – Can lab-grown meat be scaled up? 03:32 – Could nutrients and vitamins be added to new foods? 04:52 – Will insects become a new staple food? 05:35 – Why small-scale farming isn’t the main solution 06:51 – Is vertical farming more sustainable? 07:36 – Will consumers accept new foods?
Analysis: The Cargo Ship Congestion In Los Angeles
California’s Port of Los Angeles is struggling to keep up with the crush of cargo containers arriving at its terminals, creating one of the biggest choke points in the global supply-chain crisis. This exclusive aerial video illustrates the scope of the problem and the complexities of this process. Photo: Thomas C. Miller
Analysis: The Truth About Buying Organic Foods
The organic food industry is a booming business. U.S. organic sales surged in 2020, jumping by 12.4% to $61.9 billion. With consumers being more health conscious than ever, they’re willing to pay more for what they perceive as better. But, what exactly does “organic” mean?
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