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More than 8 million laundry and cleaning products recalled due to possible bacterial contamination

The company behind a popular line of laundry detergents and cleaning products has issued a voluntary recall due to possible bacterial contamination. The laundress first issued a safety notice on November 17, urging customers to stop using her products altogether. “We have identified the potential presence of elevated levels of bacteria in some of our …

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Inflation increases cost of menstrual products on top of 'pink tax' and pandemic

Inflation increases cost of menstrual products on top of ‘pink tax’ and pandemic

Decades-high inflation is the big economic story of 2022, making it difficult for American consumers to afford essential supplies, including vintage goods. Menstrual hygiene, which was already facing cost increases due to state taxes (i.e. the so-called “tampon tax”), was also affected by inflation over several foreheads. According to data from analytics firm NielsenIQ and …

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This record Nvidia revenue number is a chilling sight

This record Nvidia revenue number is a chilling sight

The financial results of Nvidia Corp. surprised investors a little, and not on the good side – product inventories doubled to an all-time high as the chip company prepares for a dodgy holiday season. Nvidia on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter revenue slightly above analysts’ discounted expectations, but the numbers weren’t so great. Revenue fell 17% …

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What investors need to know about behavioral tricks in financial products

“Dark patterns are design features used to trick, direct, or manipulate users into behavior that is profitable for an entity offering a product or service, but they are often detrimental to users.” -Rohit Chopra, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau If you’re familiar with behavioral finance, you probably know the power of a good nudge. Nudges are …

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