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Home Depot Sales Could Soften Due to Tariffs
Retail // May 19, 2025

One of Home Depot’s critical sales metrics is expected to slow when it reports earnings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Food Prices Continue to Climb, Adding to Consumers’ Budget-Balancing Act
Economy // January 15, 2025

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has given its latest reading on inflation, and the data released Wednesday (Jan. 15) notes the prices consumers pay (as measured by the Consumer Price Index) for many of life’s essentials continue to rise, which translates into increased pressure on...

Grocery and Shelter Costs Rise in November, Straining Consumer Budgets
Economy // December 11, 2024

The key takeaway from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released Wednesday (Dec. 11) is that the pace of inflation pace quickened in November, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

House Committee Leaders Want Study of AI’s Impact on Financial Services
artificial intelligence // December 02, 2024

The House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) aims to play a role in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) as the technology impacts the financial services and housing industries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Grocery and Shelter Costs Rise in November, Straining Consumer Budgets

December 11, 2024
The key takeaway from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released Wednesday (Dec. 11) is that the pace of inflation pace quickened in November, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Why Seniors’ Surprisingly Strong Spending Power Starts at Home

July 25, 2023
Paid-off homes and higher savings cushions could be behind the elder generation’s purchasing abilities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Inflation Slows, but Everyday Essentials Still Pinch Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers

June 13, 2023
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Lowe’s Says Home Remodeling Trend Still Strong and Set to Boom

November 16, 2022
The nation’s second-largest chain of hardware stores said Wednesday (Nov. 16) that its commercial or “Pro” business grew 19% last quarter, as consumers continue to invest in home remodeling projects...

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Real Estate Broker Compass Accuses Zillow of ‘Anticompetitive’ Behavior 

June 23, 2025
Real estate brokerage Compass has reportedly sued Zillow for its ban on private home listings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Home Depot Sales Could Soften Due to Tariffs

May 19, 2025
One of Home Depot’s critical sales metrics is expected to slow when it reports earnings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

House Committee Leaders Want Study of AI’s Impact on Financial Services

December 02, 2024
The House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) aims to play a role in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) as the technology impacts the financial services and housing industries. Get the Full...

Homebuyers Getting Older as Younger Consumers Barred From Housing Market

November 04, 2024
The typical American homebuyer is older than ever before, National Association of Realtors data shows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...