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How one 83-year-old fell into a fraudster’s fear bubble – and how gift cards played a key role

Wednesday morning, the day before Thanksgiving, Mae awoke, set her hair in curlers and switched on her laptop. A message appeared. It said her Safari web browser had encountered a problem, and a link offered to connect the 83-year-old to the Apple Computer Company. Mae clicked it.

The Conversation · Sep 3, 2024

"Is this even legal?" A leaked pitch reveals marketing agency uses 'Active Listening' software to eavesdrop on calls and push curated Facebook and Google ads

A marketing agency admitted it listens to user voice data using its “Active Listening” software via smartphone microphones and uses the data to channel the "right" Facebook and Google ads to target customers.

Windows Central · Sep 2, 2024

Labor Day 2024: Which Businesses Are Open And Closed?

While Costco will not be open on Labor Day, so many other establishments will keep their doors open.

International Business Times · Sep 2, 2024

Target's $24 billion food business grows

Target’s food and beverage sales have increased nearly $9 billion over the past four years

Salon · Aug 26, 2024

Target Stock’s Unusual Options Activity: Covered Call vs. Naked Put for Income and Growth?

Target had a good day in the markets on Wednesday, gaining nearly 11% after reporting better-than-expected Q2 2024 results. While there isn’t much doubt that TGT stock is a good long-term hold, income-focused investors might want to consider these unusually active options.

Barchart · Aug 22, 2024

Shoppers are so scarred by inflation they’ve cemented new habits to save money—and discount retailers are the big winners

Shoppers are spending less time in one store and visiting a wider array of retailers looking for budget items, according to Placer.ai data.

Fortune · Aug 22, 2024

Gift card scams generate billions for fraudsters and industry as regulators fail to protect consumers − and how one 83-year-old fell into the ‘fear bubble’

Wednesday morning, the day before Thanksgiving, Mae awoke, set her hair in curlers and switched on her laptop. The screen froze and a message appeared. It said her Safari web browser had encountered a problem, and a link offered to connect the 83-year-old to the Apple Computer Company. Mae clicked…

The Conversation · Aug 22, 2024

Target's CFO and COO keen to wear just one hat as search for new finance chief continues

Michael Fiddelke, CFO since 2019, became chief operating officer in February.

Fortune · Aug 22, 2024

Stocks Settle Higher on Improved Fed Rate Cut Prospects

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up +0.42%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.53%. US stocks Wednesday settled higher, with the S&P 500 posting a 1-month high, the...

Barchart · Aug 21, 2024

Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise After Jobs Data Lifts Rate-Cut Odds

Preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows job growth was lower than previously estimated.

Kiplinger · Aug 21, 2024