The world's largest payment networks are taking a measured approach to stablecoins for everyday consumer transactions, citing a lack of clear demand in developed markets and emphasizing their role as infrastructure providers rather than disruptors.
CarMax's stock has faced significant pressure, down nearly 50% over the past year. As investors grapple with shifting consumer sentiment and a challenging retail environment, new analysis suggests the market may be undervaluing the company's long-term cash flow potential.
AMD and GIGABYTE have significantly expanded their partnership to co-develop a new generation of AI-accelerated gaming laptops, motherboards, and monitors. This strategic move aims to bring powerful, on-device AI capabilities directly to consumers, potentially reshaping competitive dynamics in the PC gaming hardware market.
Western Digital Corp (WDC) announced a robust 25% year-over-year revenue increase for its fiscal second quarter of 2026, driven by strategic long-term agreements and a favorable product mix. While consumer segment challenges persist, the company is positioning itself to capitalize on the burgeoning data storage demands from artificial intelligence.
Western Digital's fiscal Q2 2026 results showcase robust growth, with revenue climbing 25% year-over-year to $3.0 billion. The company credits accelerating AI adoption for driving demand for its high-capacity nearline hard drives and advanced technologies like HAMR and UltraSMR.
Despite economic headwinds, the U.S. footwear market maintained its $90 billion valuation in 2025, with running styles, clogs, and high-shaft boots leading Q4 sales as consumers prioritized comfort and versatility.
Wall Street analysts are reaffirming confidence in HubSpot's long-term strategy, pointing to its successful expansion into larger enterprise clients and the integration of AI agents across its platform. While concerns linger over softening demand from small and mid-sized businesses, the company's focus on multi-hub adoption and upmarket contracts is seen as reshaping its core growth engine.
The rapid adoption of algorithmic decision-making in UK banks has created a critical lag in oversight and accountability structures, leaving institutions exposed to risks that traditional governance models are ill-equipped to manage.
Despite its dominance and a recent surge to over 325 million subscribers, Netflix faces mounting criticism over pricing, content decisions, and user experience. An analysis of consumer feedback reveals the key frustrations testing viewer loyalty in an increasingly competitive streaming landscape.
Amid subscription fatigue and market fragmentation, the proposed union of Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery is framed not as a threat to competition, but as a necessary consolidation to compete with tech giants and refocus value on consumers.
A coalition of New York prosecutors warns that the landmark GENIUS Act, celebrated as a regulatory breakthrough for stablecoins, lacks critical consumer protections, potentially allowing issuers to financially benefit from frozen or disputed funds while victims struggle for restitution.
The surge in popularity of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy is sending shockwaves far beyond the pharmacy, fundamentally altering consumer spending, challenging major corporations, and forcing a broad economic recalibration.
Bitcoin's recent slump below $74,000 has analysts weighing the risk of a deeper pullback toward $60,000. While Bernstein suggests the downturn may be a late-cycle correction rather than a new crypto winter, the firm points to shifting central bank policies and institutional adoption as keys to the next rally.
In his first interview as Executive Chairman, Gildo Zegna outlines a strategy of agility and direct consumer engagement to navigate global uncertainties, as the group reports resilient 2025 results driven by its flagship brand.
Financial guru Suze Orman's blunt critique of auto leasing has reignited the buy-vs-lease debate, revealing deep divides in consumer financial strategy as industry data shows persistent leasing popularity despite economic headwinds.
The Ermenegildo Zegna Group reported a resilient 2025, with full-year revenues reaching €1.92 billion. A strong fourth-quarter acceleration, driven by a 10% surge in direct-to-consumer sales, underscores the luxury group's strategic pivot away from wholesale. While the Americas and EMEA regions showed robust growth, Greater China remains a volatile market as the company navigates a planned leadership transition and industry headwinds.
The parent company of Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, and Twin Peaks files for bankruptcy in Texas, citing inflationary pressures and shifting consumer demand, while vowing to keep restaurants open.
Navitas Semiconductor is strategically shifting its focus from volatile consumer electronics to the high-growth, high-margin arenas of AI data centers and electric vehicles, underscored by a pivotal partnership with industry giant Nvidia.
GameStop shares rallied over 6% after CEO Ryan Cohen outlined a bold vision to transform the struggling retailer into a consumer sector powerhouse through strategic M&A, leveraging its substantial cash reserves.
After two decades of explosive growth, the U.S. craft beer industry has hit an inflection point. New data reveals more breweries closed than opened in 2025, signaling a market correction driven by saturation, shifting consumer habits, and economic pressures.
