| 单词 | big-ticket |
| 例句 | Foster parent groups provided some of the basics, and our sponsors bought the big-ticket items. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z With the multitude of bands, it was almost impossible not to find something to pass the time until the big-ticket acts arrived in the early evening. Lollapalooza: Early good vibes and expansion announced 2011-08-05T20:12:00Z Chopra, who headlined three seasons of the ABC crime drama “Quantico”, is one of Bollywood’s biggest female leads with acting credits in several big-ticket films. Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas set to marry in royal style 2018-11-30T05:00:00Z These aren’t big-ticket changes, they’re not going to drastically alter your lifestyle or change your life, and that’s exactly why it’s possible for each and every one of us to do them. Earth Day checklist: five simple things you can do to make a difference 2016-04-19T04:00:00Z An iconic “Spider” sculpture by the artist Louise Bourgeois, priced at $40 million, was announced as the biggest of numerous big-ticket sales. Sales at Art Basel Fair Don’t Show Signs of Downturn 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z As much as I loved setting up the big-ticket items, the real fun came in rummaging through all the classy waxed-canvas bags to see what goodies the camping fairy had bequeathed. Camping without the hassle: New service rents you all the gear you need, plus the car 2018-05-17T04:00:00Z Most of the restoration money went toward big-ticket but invisible work, much of it on the infrastructure. Theodore Roosevelt’s Sagamore Hill Home Cries ‘Bully!’ 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z Even as crack engulfed US inner cities, big-ticket dramas of drug abuse found black and Latino faces seen, if they were seen at all, only as dealers. Beautiful boys acting ugly: why cinema can't kick its drug habit 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z The buyers of big-ticket contemporary art are also increasingly younger, Cromwell said. Speculators Win Big With Bets on Young Artists 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z Owners of big-ticket paintings and sculptures regard these biannual sales as the moment to maximize prices. Spring Art Sales: Yawns or Records? 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z Trashformers Rival teams strip down big-ticket items like planes and buses and try to turn the parts into profits in this new "upcycling" competition. Friday's TV highlights: The WWII drama 'Fury' and more 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z Another big-ticket item this spring, a three-week hiatus to revamp the musical, is one reason the show’s production costs are now estimated to be at least $75 million. How the Numbers Add Up (Way Up) for ?Spider-Man? 2011-06-23T07:41:08Z A coat will probably be your big-ticket item, but you can cut down on that expense by choosing synthetics instead of down, for instance. How to embrace being outdoors in winter, rather than dreading it 2020-11-02T05:00:00Z There's nonstop action and the conflicts are big-ticket conflicts: good versus evil, the loneliness of the hero. Gregg Hurwitz is full of thrilling, erudite contradictions 2016-01-14T05:00:00Z The late addition of big-ticket numbers straight from Cannes means checking the website for updates. Sydney film festival: 10 things to see and do 2013-06-05T01:58:00Z Re: Santa: A friend of mine once told me any big-ticket item was a gift from the parents and some less-expensive items were gifts from Santa. Perspective | Santa can’t fulfill a kid’s wishlist this year. Does this make his parent the Grinch? 2018-12-02T05:00:00Z These big-ticket spectacles hewed to the usual time-tested Hollywood script. ‘Jaws’ Is Still Devouring Us. SOS! 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z While Tuesday night showed that big-ticket items continue to garner the biggest prices, it also showed that the material comprising the bulk of auction sales is proving increasingly unpredictable. Mixed Night in ‘Strange’ Christie’s Contemporary and Postwar Sale 2015-11-10T05:00:00Z While he is alive, and likely for several decades after it will function as a personal museum in most of the ways that count, holding big-ticket artworks in an impossible-to-miss building whose design he oversaw. Paris' Louis Vuitton Foundation epitomizes Frank Gehry's genius 2014-10-17T04:00:00Z Beginning in March 2017, Checkbook’s researchers tracked the prices offered by 19 national chains for 20 big-ticket items at each store, checking once per week for 44 weeks. With deceptive ‘discounts,’ retailers are manipulating us to spend more. Here are the worst offenders. 2018-03-13T04:00:00Z “The government looks at the big-ticket items, but some of that might stifle culture in the process.” REDCAT's MXLA summit seeks to push back against anti-Mexico rhetoric as it connects L.A. and Mexico City 2017-06-23T04:00:00Z Now his family is following suit, selling 11 big-ticket works at Christie’s New York, spread over two evening sales in May. S.I. Newhouse Jr.’s Collection of Modern Masters Comes to Christie’s 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z With big-ticket trinkets like this to tempt the discerning gentleman, no wonder so many lost their estates. | Van Cleef & Arpels Cuff Links 2011-01-31T16:54:28Z Perhaps you’re tired of the plain old song and dance that many big-ticket shows give you. Theater Review: ‘Pippin,’ Directed by Diane Paulus, at the Music Box Theater 2013-04-26T02:01:15Z Kids planning big-ticket purchases with parental resources is not a healthy trend. When Your Child Is the Travel Agent 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z Much of the big-ticket auction action these days goes to Modern and contemporary art, so those deep pockets were sidelined. Getty purchases Gentileschi's radiant 'Danaë,' now owns 2 of 3 paintings in a set 2016-01-30T05:00:00Z The difference is that instead of many examples of Mr. Adler’s big-ticket furniture designs, there are displays of many totes and ties, which would look remarkably at home resting on a Jonathan Adler sofa. Front Row: Jonathan Adler Expands Into Accessories 2013-08-14T23:38:54Z And Tuesday night’s sale was a run-up to Sotheby’s and Christie’s big-ticket auctions, which attract collectors and dealers from all over the world. In London, an Auction of Arte Povera Yields Rich Results 2014-02-12T02:49:11Z Washington Consumers’ Checkbook’s researchers tracked prices of big-ticket items sold at major retailers for 10 months and found disturbing pricing practices at 17 of the 19 studied. With deceptive ‘discounts,’ retailers are manipulating us to spend more. Here are the worst offenders. 2018-03-13T04:00:00Z The biggest problem facing the auction houses has been rustling up big-ticket artworks. Art: A Bouquet of Offerings to Test Uncertain Waters 2011-10-30T04:00:12Z The numbers of big-ticket lots with guarantees are down at both Sotheby’s and Christie’s. Spring Art Sales: Yawns or Records? 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z The Magritte was the obvious standout lot of London’s marquee spring series of auctions this week that were devoted to big-ticket Impressionist, modern and contemporary art. Magritte Sets Record With $79.7 Million Sale at Sotheby’s 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z Trump’s game asks players to move T-shaped tokens around the board while they try to buy up luxury hotels, casinos and other big-ticket items. Want to know how Donald Trump views the world? Try playing his ’80s board game. 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z And I’m mesmerized, as Costco knows well, by the sense of possibility implied by what they call “treasures”: the unpredictable, often luxurious big-ticket deep-discount items that range from electronics to jewelry to caskets. TV Tonight: The Costco Craze 2012-04-26T15:59:04Z Stefan Simchowitz, a collector and adviser based in Los Angeles, was an active bidder, buying about a dozen big-ticket lots for clients over the two evenings of Christie’s sales. At Frieze Art Week, All Eyes on the Pound 2016-10-07T04:00:00Z In a year in which many big-ticket records have stressed brevity and focus, there's something to be said for New Zealand pop iconoclast Kimbra's "The Golden Echo." Kimbra cooks up virtual layer cake of sound 2014-08-18T04:00:00Z It was an attempt to turn L.A. into a destination for urban music fans searching for a big-ticket event. Preparations for BET Experience event reach fever pitch 2014-06-27T04:00:00Z As big-ticket Hollywood movies increasingly embrace a cartoon aesthetic and draw back from dramatic realism with frankly phony computer-generated effects, smaller independent films are moving in to fill the gap. Tribeca Film Festival: 12 Days, 132 Films, 38 Countries 2010-04-16T00:04:00Z It was an attempt to turn L.A. into a destination for urban music fans searching for a big-ticket event in the Southland. BET Awards not just a show, but centerpiece for an Experience 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z But London still has the most billionaires of any European city, and big-ticket purchases do happen at that fair. At a Busy Frieze Fair, London’s Art Trade Thrives Despite Challenges 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z So it was grimaces or tight grins for the big-ticket Hollywood films. Box Office: Fockers Wins Ugly, True Grit Shoots Straight 2010-12-27T03:55:00Z Once it had, Mr. McPheters decided the time had come to reward himself with a car that is often a gateway drug for big-ticket automotive consumption: a Ferrari. Hypebeasts Hit the Road 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z The completeness of its success makes it seem possible that big-ticket, blockbuster games this good might one day become regular — though never ordinary — occurrences. ArtsBeat: Game Theory: The Best of 2013 2013-12-31T13:01:14Z The pandemic has made travel insurance more essential than ever for covering big-ticket vacation deposits and the potential financial hardships of getting sick away from home. How to protect your travel plans from COVID chaos 2021-12-03T05:00:00Z Click through to preview six striking shots from this big-ticket sale. Iconic Edward Weston Images Hit the Auction Block 2014-09-09T04:00:00Z The big-ticket visiting productions last year were current Tony nominees for best musical “Beetlejuice” and “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations,” but neither was nominated for the “visiting” award. Arena Stage wins seven Hayes Awards, with ‘Anything Goes’ on top 2019-05-13T04:00:00Z These weren't big-ticket items and were highly specific, almost as if the thieves were given a "shopping list" from a wealthy, art-obsessed billionaire or Russian oligarch who wanted the art for his personal collection. Netflix's uneven but informative "This Is a Robbery" makes the world's biggest art heist feel stale 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z The consistent cable programming profits boosted media companies' earnings even when their big-ticket movies bombed at the box office, and their broadcast TV shows nose-dived in the ratings. NBCUniversal CEO Burke says cable channels face challenges 2014-10-23T04:00:00Z Scallops, unlike less expensive mussels or clams, are what Mr. Brewer calls “a big-ticket item.” Sea Scallops Farmed in Maine Aren’t Just Sustainable. They’re Helping Their Habitat. 2021-08-23T04:00:00Z Stop me if this character sounds familiar: he’s been known to show up to big-ticket events in a limousine. A Trump-like wrestling villain by night, a Berniecrat politician by day: Meet “Volatile” Curtis Wylde 2017-07-27T04:00:00Z Other big-ticket events, like the Palm Springs International Film Festival and Modernism Week — a 10-day affair celebrating all things midcentury — have helped raise the city’s profile. Palm Springs Is in Demand, With Help From Coachella 2014-05-30T04:00:00Z Her talent is for turning an issue on its axis to expose an unconsidered angle tends and to maintain control in big-ticket interviews. Megyn Kelly Needs to Bring More Fox to NBC 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z Despite the jaw-dropping prices for some works of art, Christie’s and Sotheby’s have had trouble widening their profit margins in recent years, partly because of incentives they’ve given to big-ticket sellers to win their business. Auction Houses Taking No Chances on American Royalties Too Act 2014-03-23T21:42:13Z While those big-ticket artworks get the most attention, officials at Sotheby’s say that sales in the $50,000 to $5 million range make them the most money — though they declined to say just how much. A Warhol With Your Moose Head? Sotheby’s Teams With EBay 2014-07-14T04:00:00Z And Ms. Greenfield was sued, accused of defamation by one of the subjects of "Queen of Versailles," just before the film's big-ticket premiere at the Sundance Film Festival this year. The Carpetbagger: Scrutinizing What's on the Documentary Shortlist (and What's Not) 2012-12-04T20:52:21Z Throughout “Dune,” you can feel Villeneuve caught and sometimes struggling between his fidelity to the source material and the demands of big-ticket mainstream moviemaking and selling. ‘Dune’ Review: A Hero in the Making, on Shifting Sands 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z In terms of big-ticket items, most participants said they spent about $156.53 on something special, while 27 percent polled forked over even more, buying a big purchase that cost over $200. During coronavirus pandemic, 72 percent of Americans agree that shopping is mood-booster: study 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z He was a conspicuous bidder on big-ticket works at marquee contemporary auctions. Art World Wunderkind Arrested Months After Fleeing the U.S. 2020-06-13T04:00:00Z But the first big-ticket item up for grabs is the famous Gladiator breastplate. 'Something for the man cave': rich pickings as Russell Crowe's divorce auction nets $3.7m 2018-04-07T04:00:00Z A lengthy slide show chronicles correspondences between loud, colorful, big-ticket corporate logos used in street advertising with loud, colorful and homemade street graffiti. Ricardo Valverde at Vincent Price museum: Fresh look at a probing eye 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z The Manet was not the only big-ticket painting in the sale. Manet Self-Portrait Sells at Low End of Estimates at Sotheby?s 2010-06-22T22:26:00Z And the social circuit is as robust as ever with big-ticket parties nearly every weekend from now to Labor Day. Summer in the Hamptons 2016-05-25T04:00:00Z For a long time Mr. Wein ran the fairly formulaic, big-ticket JVC Jazz Festival in New York and relied on employees of his production company, Festival Productions, for programming ideas. Old Hand Tries New Approach to Jazz Festival 2010-02-25T05:10:00Z The building schemes from Portugal are meant to reveal aspects of its transition from dictatorship to representative government, although the drawings mostly demonstrate the like-mindedness of recent big-ticket architecture around the globe. Review | In the galleries: Artists examine the divide between people and their surroundings 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z Here’s a radical idea: next time, treat your child’s recital with the gravitas you would show toward a big-ticket night out. Motherlode Blog: To the Rude Parent at the Recital 2012-06-05T14:34:16Z If you, like me, are naturally skeptical when servers persistently push a big-ticket item, you might be tempted to blaze your own path through Madame Vo BBQ’s menu. A Beef Feast From Vietnam Gets a New York Showcase 2019-03-05T05:00:00Z Outcome goals are big-ticket achievements, such as running a marathon. The six-pack can wait: how to set fitness goals you will actually keep 2020-01-02T05:00:00Z As auction houses prepare for their fall sales, Chinese collectors are expected to be a major boost for the market, raising their paddles for big-ticket artworks despite a backdrop of global economic turmoil. Chinese Art Collectors Prove to Be a New Market Force 2011-09-06T21:55:05Z Warner Brothers said its own big-ticket movie with Mr. Cruise, “All You Need Is Kill,” in which his character repeatedly fights the same battle, is progressing as planned, although no release date is set. Tom Cruise Specializes in Career Repair 2012-07-02T21:24:33Z With movie theaters shut down across the globe, studios have pulled their big-ticket releases en masse with an eye on a more clement climate by late summer or fall. Exposure therapy: why we're obsessed with watching virus movies 2020-03-16T04:00:00Z And of course there are the competition openers, shrewdly chosen, surely, with an eye to delivering the red-carpet glitz that is so vital for international media coverage and big-ticket sponsorship. Cannes 2013 lineup: heavy-hitters and unexpected gems 2013-04-18T15:22:59Z It felt a little like a stage discussion at a big-ticket ideas festival, with its talk about investment and partnership and listening to the experts. A Biden-Obama Reunion Pitches a Campaign as Comfort-Food TV 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z As might be expected from a big-ticket studio item, there have been changes in the transition to the screen, including the commercially strategic makeup of the main characters. ‘Bullet Train’ Review: Ride and Die 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z Chopra, who headlined three seasons of the ABC crime drama Quantico, is one of Bollywood’s biggest female leads with acting credits in several big-ticket films. Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas to marry in traditional Hindu ceremony 2018-12-02T05:00:00Z It's a weird combination: Mudhoney performing outdoors at the Olympic Sculpture Park as part of a big-ticket benefit for Seattle Art Museum. Don't worry, it's for charity: Mudhoney to rock Olympic Sculpture Park 2010-06-23T22:56:00Z If such big-ticket genre series were once unthinkable for the network that made “The Sopranos” and “Sex and the City,” well, little of television looks the way it did eight years ago. ‘Game of Thrones’ Changed TV. Let Us Count the Ways. 2019-04-05T04:00:00Z It proved to be the second big-ticket Botticelli sold by Sotheby’s in the space of 12 months. Botticelli Sold for $45.4 Million at Sotheby’s Auction 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z With its global brand recognition, “Jurassic World” comes with more muscle than the average big-ticket behemoth, one that’s been built on best-selling novels, three earlier flicks, theme-park attractions and the usual marketing tie-ins. Review: In ‘Jurassic World,’ the Franchise Feeds the Beast 2015-06-11T04:00:00Z It’s the people who separate a low-stakes brunch from a big-ticket commitment. H.B.C.U. Homecomings Are Canceled, but Students and Alumni Will Feast Anyway 2020-10-12T04:00:00Z She also said “it was a lively room,” though none of the evening’s three big-ticket works with third-party guarantees appeared to attract an external bid. Sotheby’s Impressionist Auction Has ‘Thinner’ Sales After Election 2016-11-15T05:00:00Z But paired with other, big-ticket economic boosts, it could be part of a multi-pronged effort. Immigrants will save us 2012-08-04T16:00:00Z The big-ticket items in the strike involve, broadly, how the streaming model has disrupted the ways TV writers have made a living. TV’s War With the Robots Is Already Here 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z “It’s rare to launch a big-ticket furniture item and get immediate commercial success — it usually builds over time,” he noted. Like Sweatpants, Squishy Furniture Is In 2021-05-04T04:00:00Z I think they tried to add a few things to make the big-ticket movies more attractive. China takes no chances on starry propaganda movie 2011-06-09T13:16:05Z Mr. Brown’s gallery, while adventurous, was no punk endeavor: It was a regular participant at fairs like Art Basel and Frieze, and presented big-ticket painting alongside uncollectable experiments. Gavin Brown Closes His Gallery and Joins Forces With Barbara Gladstone 2020-07-20T04:00:00Z Slated to open in 2017, the Academy Museum carries with it the high ambitions of academy members, big-ticket Hollywood industry donors and serious film scholars. Academy Museum's Kerry Brougher gets to merge interests in art, film 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z “It sent a ripple through the market suggesting the top end is not as strong as it was,” said Mr. McNerney, “and it also suggested London still lags behind New York for the big-ticket items.” London Auctions Are on the Rise, but a Big Failure Casts a Shadow 2017-10-13T04:00:00Z The county's tax levied on the purchase of cars, boats and other titled property will increase, and will be expanded to include private purchases of those big-ticket items. Cook County budget approved 2011-11-18T22:53:00Z Like most big-ticket screen franchises, this one comes with some actual acting talent that gives the movie tang and legitimacy and may also help broaden its appeal along with its marketing and publicity opportunities. Review: ‘Insurgent’ Brandishes a Tougher Shailene Woodley 2015-03-19T04:00:00Z And there’s plenty of evidence that contemporary art shows are big-ticket draws for the Met and other encyclopedic museums. Opportunity on Madison 2011-07-29T13:40:35Z It’s the kind of clean, bright space that once expressed faith and optimism about the world but now whispers big-ticket taste and privilege. ‘Parasite’ Review: The Lower Depths Rise With a Vengeance 2019-10-10T04:00:00Z Kyle Abraham’s new program at the Joyce Theater is not short on big-ticket items. Review: Kyle Abraham, Looking Gorgeous While Stuck in Place 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z Planning teams for big-ticket events generally begin considering the carpet — the color, material, length, width and pile type — six months to a year before the event. Hey, That Red Carpet Isn’t Red! 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z The British singer’s unruly exit made sense, though, given that her delightfully bratty new album “Sucker,” out this week, feels like a punk record masquerading as a big-ticket pop release. Charli XCX on 'Sucker': 'I haven't made an album to get on pop radio' 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z Proceeds from the big-ticket event support literary programs in Texas. Book festivals this weekend in Boston and Texas 2014-10-22T04:00:00Z Indian filmmakers have lined up major big-ticket releases ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, when sales peak and audiences flock to theaters. Mumbai cinemas reopen after 18 months as life swings back 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z Pay for most big-ticket items, such as hotels, with a credit card; Visa and MasterCard are the most widely accepted. Answers to your top questions about traveling to Europe 2018-04-11T04:00:00Z His films include installments in the “Star Wars” and Marvel franchises, voice-overs in big-ticket animation, a political documentary, neo-kitsch action dramas and regular work in the ecosystems of Spike Lee and Quentin Tarantino. The Samuel L. Jackson Method 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z When you look at a film festival from the outside, its backbone appears to be a glittering spine of gala premieres and competition films, big-ticket events with red carpets leading up to them. 3 Smaller, Surprising Movies from the Venice Film Festival 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z And that bench isn’t the only big-ticket movie prop to be stolen. The Bench From The Fault In Our Stars Is Back in Amsterdam 2014-07-07T04:00:00Z Among our findings: Kitchenware reigned supreme among newlyweds and longtimers alike; not all gadgets are made alike; and big-ticket, well-made items shouldn’t be shied away from. Couples spill the real ‘I Dos’ and ‘I Don’ts’ of wedding registries 2015-07-14T04:00:00Z While opponents of abortion eagerly describe themselves as “pro-life,” the rest of have had to scramble around with not nearly as big-ticket words like “choice” and “reproductive freedom.” So what if abortion ends life? 2013-01-23T15:43:00Z But the film doesn’t get hung up on this, quickly cutting to the next big-ticket cameo. All mixed up: Ready Player One's pop-culture crossovers are just empty nostalgia 2018-03-30T04:00:00Z “A treat, for me, isn’t always a big-ticket item, sometimes it’s just like, ‘I want crab rangoon,’ or ‘I’m going to walk an hour and just go sit by the water peacefully,’” she said. Yes, You Do Deserve a Little Treat 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who is seeking ways to fund big-ticket public projects, speaks Thursday at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's meeting of mayors and ministers at the Chicago Cultural Center. Emanuel to push for trust on projects 2012-03-09T06:00:00Z On Sunday there will be a free block party outside the theater’s home, and on Monday a big-ticket gala bringing back many La MaMa veterans will celebrate the theater’s 50th anniversary. Mia Yoo Steps Into Ellen Stewart?s Shoes at La MaMa 2011-10-15T22:30:24Z The River Arts District is down the road, while Asheville’s big-ticket attractions, including the Biltmore Estate and the Blue Ridge Parkway, are a short drive away. Check In/Check Out Hotel Indigo Asheville, N.C.: Hotel Review: Hotel Indigo, Asheville, N.C. 2010-12-03T22:49:00Z Though the foundation no longer holds any big-ticket works by Warhol, it still possesses a bevy of paintings, prints, photographs and drawings, some of which the public has never seen. Warhol Foundation to Disperse Collection 2012-09-05T21:00:00Z Chopra, 36, who headlined three seasons of the ABC crime drama “Quantico”, is one of Bollywood’s biggest female leads with acting credits in several big-ticket films. Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas marry in Indian royal palace: People... 2018-12-01T05:00:00Z It is not enough, if it ever was, to put some potato chips on a window sill and expect New Yorkers to flock to a big-ticket wingding. The Gimlet Eye: Party Planners Need Friends With Benefits 2010-05-26T20:53:00Z “The trophies justified their value,” Brett Gorvy, worldwide chairman of postwar and contemporary art at Christie’s, said after the sale, explaining that the big-ticket purchases were bought by seasoned bidders. Francis Bacon Work Sells for $70 Million at Christie’s Auction 2014-02-14T00:12:49Z Yet for one important subset of the East End political class, Democrats, there will be no big-ticket presidential soiree this year. The Republicans’ $3 Million Weekend in the Hamptons 2012-07-06T20:14:35Z Otherwise, big-ticket scholarly theme shows are less plentiful than in other years, though there are some. In Art This Fall, Women Win in a Landslide 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z Fear not the hourlong run time; it’s really two episodes that air together, which means double the “those aren’t big-ticket items, you fools!” How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend? 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z At a moment when art is swamped with big-ticket, high-tech spectacles that overwhelm, Mr. Stingel’s effort is the exception that proves the rule. Critic’s Notebook: Rudolf Stingel’s Carpeting Makeover in Venice 2013-08-20T22:13:15Z Russia’s wealthy collectors are now concentrating more on big-ticket Old Masters, Impressionist and Modern and contemporary art. At Auctions, Russian Oligarchs Start to Hedge Their Bets 2014-11-28T05:00:00Z Coming up in a few weeks are the spring sales in New York, where the prices secured for the big-ticket items go a long way toward determining an auction house’s bottom line. Auction House Owned by Russians Tries to Distance Itself From War 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z "We normally do very well with works in the $50-$100,000 price bracket, but we don't normally expect to start by selling a big-ticket number." Frieze Art: London gears up for annual fair 2010-10-13T19:28:00Z There was a time when Ming vases qualified as big-ticket Asian artifacts. Books of The Times: Kevin Kwan’s ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Depicts a Cult of Opulence 2013-06-30T21:39:42Z Though Gambino only walked away with one Grammy this year, he earned nominations in big-ticket categories album and record of the year. Donald Glover, aka Childish Gambino, announces Seattle concert 2018-03-05T05:00:00Z Yet confirmed big-ticket sales were few and far between. Paris Art Fairs Strive to Get Back on Track 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z “There’s a cause and effect,” she added, explaining the absence of big-ticket works in last week’s auctions. Contemporary Art Sales: What a Difference a Year Makes 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z The only big-ticket item we had yet to see was bighorn sheep, which only live in the North Unit, about an hour’s drive north, where the people are even fewer and the scenery more grandiose. Lots of wildlife and no crowds at North Dakota’s Roosevelt National Park 2015-10-01T04:00:00Z For next week’s auctions of big-ticket 20th- and 21st-century art in New York, expectations are certainly lower, lots fewer, and masterpieces further between than they were at the last big sales in May. Christie’s and Sotheby’s Face Uncertainty at Fall Auctions 2015-11-06T05:00:00Z The two Warhol works weren't the only big-ticket items Tuesday evening. Andy Warhol paintings take in more than $100 million at auction 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z Sales also slid at Home Depot, the nation’s largest home improvement chain, with homeowners postponing larger renovations and also purchases of big-ticket items, like appliances, that are often bought on credit. Walmart attracts more shoppers seeking to cut spending in Q3, but muted expectations spook investors 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z “Residents remain uncertain about income growth, and there are poor returns on financial investments in the country. They are hesitant to buy a big-ticket item like a house,” Ma added. China's home prices dip for 4th month, may weaken further 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z That hurt sales of items like flooring, countertops and cabinets at the top U.S. home improvement retailer, driving big-ticket purchases, or transactions over $1,000, down 5.2% in the quarter. Home Depot tops estimates as customers spend on small projects 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z "We saw continued customer engagement with smaller projects, and experienced pressure in certain big-ticket, discretionary categories," CEO Ted Decker said. Home Depot leans on small projects to top estimates as big-ticket spending wobbles 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z “Similar to the second quarter, we saw continued customer engagement with smaller projects, and experienced pressure in certain big-ticket, discretionary categories,” Chair and CEO Ted Decker said in a prepared statement. Home Depot sales continue to slide but the biggest home improvement chain still tops expectations 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Demand for electric vehicles in the United States has slowed in recent quarters as persistent inflation and high interest rates force consumers to pull back on big-ticket purchases. Fisker posts larger-than-expected quarterly loss, flags material weakness in financials 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Bain said shoppers intended to spend on necessities such as tissues, handwash, instant noodles and pet food, while trading down and buying less in discretionary or big-ticket categories such as home appliances and furniture. China's Singles Day festival wraps up with e-commerce giants reporting sales growth 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z Some big-ticket items like roofing and insulation typically sought after by "Pro-customers" like professional builders and contractors were also strong, executives said. Home Depot tops estimates as customers spend on small projects 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z International Development Finance Corporation resembles the kind of big-ticket deals that China’s development banks have struck around the world over the past decade. U.S. Finance Agency Lends to Sri Lankan Port to Counter Chinese Influence 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z She hasn’t blown her new wealth on cars or other big-ticket indulgences, and she recognized her Pebble Beach victory as a potential launching pad for a triumphant career, not a final destination. Column: 'I'm good enough to compete.' Allisen Corpuz flourishing in second year on LPGA Tour 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z After lending $1.3 trillion to developing countries, mainly for big-ticket infrastructure projects, China has shifted its focus to bailing out many of those same countries from piles of debt. China Is Lending Billions to Countries in Financial Trouble 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z What isn’t allowed is big-ticket items - “appliances, for example,” he said, swiveling to point at the refrigerators behind him. Acapulco residents are fending for themselves in absence of aid 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z What isn’t allowed is big-ticket items — “appliances, for example,” he said, swiveling to point at the refrigerators behind him. Acapulco residents are fending for themselves in absence of aid 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z The Biden administration’s request includes big-ticket items like child care and wildland firefighter pay, with relatively few pet projects for individual senators. Murray earmarks $80M to rebuild Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z Customers have become reluctant to splurge on big-ticket leisure items as interest rates climbed over the past year while higher inflation forces them to focus on essentials. Harley-Davidson profit slumps on sluggish demand 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z Even though Mattel shrugged off concerns around inventory destocking from retailers as it heads into the key holiday period, shopping is expected to be downbeat as crimped household budgets weigh on big-ticket purchases. Mattel sees challenging economy over holidays for toy industry 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z "The big question is if this is just a blip, or signs of a bigger shift among consumers as rising interest rates and a weaker economic backdrop discourage consumers from making big-ticket purchases." Tesla CEO Musk raises alarm on interest rates, hesitates on Mexico factory 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Xi is making the Belt and Road smaller and greener, moving away from big-ticket projects like dams to high-tech ones such as digital finance and e-commerce platforms. China's Xi warns against decoupling, lauds Belt and Road at forum 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Facing such headwinds, Xi is pushing to make the BRI smaller and greener, and to move from big-ticket projects like dams to high-tech ones such as digital finance and e-commerce platforms. Leaders gather in China for smaller, greener Belt and Road summit 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z But big-ticket M&A is not the only solution to rising costs, and partnership deals are also being mooted, five sources familiar with the matter said. Exclusive: Miners seek partners for copper assets as M&A heats up 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Rather than acting as a way for investors to find companies that align with their values, the ratings have come to include almost every big-ticket company, from Amazon to Exxon. Does Amazon's sputtering push to be a better, greener employer matter? 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z “Consumers may be hearing more bad news about corporate earnings, while job openings are narrowing, and interest rates continue to rise — making big-ticket items more expensive,” said Dana Peterson, chief economist at The Conference Board. US consumer confidence tumbles in September as American anxiety about the future grows 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The deal is the largest ever announced by Cisco, a longtime buyer of smaller tech companies, and suggests the company is willing to test antitrust officials’ growing opposition to big-ticket mergers and acquisitions. Cisco to Buy Splunk, a Software Company, for $28 Billion 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z After enduring nearly three years of mandatory masks and frequent lockdowns during the pandemic, many Chinese consumers, wary of big-ticket purchases like apartments, are now splurging on lipstick, perfume, moisturizers and other personal care products. This China Trade War Isn’t About Semiconductors 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z Some technology experts believe innovative commercial software developers now entering the arms market are challenging the dominance of the traditional defense industry, which produces big-ticket weapons, sometimes at glacial speed. Roblox plans PlayStation debut, new world-building AI tools 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z "We would be open to further support for Ukraine in any practical way," he said, although most big-ticket items the country could spare have been sent already. Slovak liberals pledge to keep support for Ukraine after election 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z Home Depot, the nation’s largest home improvement retailer, also reported a decline in sales, with a fall-off in big-ticket items like appliances and other things that often require financing. US consumer confidence tumbles in September as American anxiety about the future grows 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Spending on big-ticket items such as electronics and dorm furnishings as well as necessities like food accounted for more than half of the increase, NRF said. Students transform their drab dorm rooms into comfy living spaces 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z Hamilton's contract was concluded only this week after protracted negotiations with Mercedes over the nitty-gritty once the big-ticket items such as money and duration were dealt with earlier in the summer. Hamilton has ‘unfinished business’ in F1 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z The fresh moves came after a raft of measures aimed at reviving big-ticket purchases, notably of new-energy vehicles. China's factory activity shrinks for 5th month, maintains pressure for policy support 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z On Friday it said the chain’s profit grew just 1.2% in the year to June as shoppers showed “more caution in making big-ticket purchases and commencing larger DIY projects”. Australia's Wesfarmers boosts profit on Kmart rush as hardware cools 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Others warned against overplaying the significance of bonuses in Britain's battle to grow its financial sector, still reeling from the loss of big-ticket listings, such as Arm Holdings. Bonus freedom to pay paltry 'Brexit dividend' for Britain's banks 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Spending on unavoidable repair and small-scale maintenance work is making up for some of the lost demand for big-ticket items at home-improvement retailers, amid a challenging housing market and stubborn inflation. Lowe's tops quarterly estimates, CEO says consumer sentiment improving 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Spending on unavoidable repair and small-scale maintenance work is making up for some of the lost demand for big-ticket items at home-improvement retailers due to a challenging housing market and stubborn inflation. Lowe's tops quarterly estimates on small home-improvement project boost 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Home Depot, the nation’s largest home improvement retailer, said last week that sales continue to decline, with a fall-off in big-ticket items like appliances and other things that often require financing. Macy’s swings to loss and posts sales decline in 2Q but adjusted results beat Wall Street views 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured durable goods, which are meant to last three years, rose 4.6% in June, more than double the previous month’s gain. This Week: US home sales, Nvidia earns, durable goods orders 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z Home Depot, the nation’s largest home improvement retailer, said Tuesday that sales continued to decline, led by purchases of big-ticket items like appliances and other things that often require financing. Walmart’s hottest selling item? The basics. In an era of inflation, its future is looking brighter 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z The company said that it’s seeing weak sales in certain big-ticket items like patio furniture and appliances, noting that customers are still spending on smaller home-improvement projects. Target sales ebb in Q2 and it cuts outlook for the year citing inflation and a culture war dustup 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z “While there was strength in categories associated with smaller projects, we did see continued pressure in certain big-ticket, discretionary categories,” said Ted Decker, chair and CEO. Home Depot tops expectations again, but signs of spending pullback by Americans continues to emerge 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z "While there was strength in categories associated with smaller projects, we did see continued pressure in certain big-ticket, discretionary categories," Home Depot CEO Ted Decker said in a statement. Home Depot posts smaller-than-expected drop in sales on steady demand 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z If you need big-ticket items such as electronics or appliances, that could be your best chance to buy at a discount. Kimberly Palmer: How to ace late summer and fall sales 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z The big-ticket items on Seattle ballots are the seven Seattle City Council district races. Last chance to vote: What to know if you haven’t cast your ballot yet 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Analysts say the falling purchasing power of each dollar sent to Mexico could discourage spending on big-ticket items — like homes or weddings — as families focus on their basic needs. The Peso Is Strong and a Problem for Mexicans Working Abroad 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z Locally, the big-ticket items on the ballot are the seven Seattle City Council district races, each representing one corner of the city. Turnout meager, but on track, for Seattle, King County elections 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z He covets only the most buzzworthy big-ticket items and doesn’t consider the everyday reality of those starry eyed decisions. Plaschke: By keeping Shohei Ohtani, Angels once again failing to invest in their future 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z The fresh bet on India comes when tighter credit conditions are denting U.S. consumers' ability to make big-ticket leisure purchases. Harley-Davidson CEO says India model pre-orders 'exceeding expectations' 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Authorities are likely to roll out more stimulus steps including fiscal spending to fund big-ticket infrastructure projects, more support for consumers and private firms, and some property policy easing, policy insiders and economists said. China economic data likely to show recovery is fading quickly 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z U.S. shoppers have been waiting for the best possible deals and discounts as rising interest rates and food prices have led them to delay purchases of big-ticket items in recent months. Amazon Prime Day sales rise as deep discounts tempt inflation-hit customers 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z While Americans have cut back on purchasing big-ticket non-essential goods due to soaring costs, protracted confinement to their homes during the pandemic has whet their appetite for outdoor experiences. Carnival set to post strong revenue growth as new, younger customers drive demand 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z Overstock has been expanding its home décor and small appliance offerings in recent years as shopper demand for big-ticket purchases has come down from its pandemic highs. Overstock.com Wins $21.5 Million Bid for Bed Bath & Beyond’s Assets 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Transparent Ted also picked up a big-ticket item — something he’s never bought before — in Michael Winger. LOVERRO: Leonsis shopping for better future for Wizards, Capitals 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Broadly, U.S. consumer spending trends showed resilience in the face of high inflation, but big-ticket purchases suffered. WRAPUP U.S. consumer outlook dims as upscale retailers, discounters slash forecasts 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Still, more households planned to purchase motor vehicles and other big-ticket items over the next six months. Bank of America retail banking head says consumer remains healthy 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z "Plans to purchase autos and big-ticket appliances ticked up somewhat compared to April." US consumer confidence dips in May - survey 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Chinese billionaires were often delighted to announce their big-ticket purchases. The Mystery of the Disappearing van Gogh 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z This offseason, Rivera and Co. have managed to address big-ticket items. ‘New energy’ at Commanders OTAs, but contract talks put on hold amid ownership change 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z He expects the mermaid to be the big-ticket item. An Auction of Prosthetics, Mermaids and Creepy Dolls to Benefit Sea Turtles 2023-05-20T04:00:00Z Rates for trucking, ocean shipping and other transportation tumbled after U.S. consumers shifted spending from big-ticket items like furniture, BBQ grills and big-screen TVs to travel and other entertainment, offering a reprieve to beleaguered shippers. REUTERS EVENTS US supply chain woes shift and persist in 2023 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z His strategy, first as prime minister but then as president, has been to build growth, often through big-ticket construction projects that are visible in many of the big cities, but not so obvious in Sincan. Turkish opposition dares to dream of Erdogan defeat 2023-05-13T04:00:00Z China's smartphone market, the world's biggest, is struggling to recover from one of its worst ever slumps as cost-conscious consumers continue to shy away from big-ticket purchases even after the country's lifting of zero-COVID curbs. China's Oppo to shut down chip design unit as smartphone sales slump 2023-05-13T04:00:00Z Retail sales fell more than expected in March, as consumers cut back on buying motor vehicles and other big-ticket items. Take Five: A summit with a ceiling 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Mr. Buffett has increasingly relied on the financial maneuver to help bolster his company’s performance and use up some of its cash hoard to make up for a dearth of his signature big-ticket takeovers. Berkshire Reports Big Jump in Earnings 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z U.S. retail sales slowed in March as higher interest rates dissuaded consumers from buying big-ticket items while manufacturing output also dropped 0.5% last month. Investors turn net sellers of global equity funds on recession fears 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Similarly, U.S. retail sales fell more than expected in March as consumers cut back on purchases of big-ticket items, suggesting that the economy was losing steam at the end of the first quarter. Investors warn big consumer firms over price hikes as competitors gain 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z "Currently, we are working on drafting documents on the recovery and expansion of consumption, mainly focusing on key areas such as stabilising big-ticket consumption, enhancing service consumption and expanding rural consumption," said Meng. China says drafting plans to boost recovery, expansion of consumption 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z China’s consumers, while wary of big-ticket purchases like cars or apartments, are spending again. With ‘Zero Covid’ Behind It, China’s Economy Starts to Recover 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z The bridal retailer’s financial strain is the latest sign of how even renewed spending on events like weddings has not translated to equally buoyant sales at stores, as consumers pull back on big-ticket items. David’s Bridal Is Said to Be Considering Bankruptcy, Again 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z On Wall Street, Costco fell 2.2% after the warehouse membership retailer said an important measure of its sales fell in March as consumers pulled back spending on big-ticket items. Asian stocks rise ahead of US job market update 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z But the lower-priced items — like the missiles and other munitions — became an easy way to cut budgets to keep up spending on the big-ticket items. From Rockets to Ball Bearings, Pentagon Struggles to Feed War Machine 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z Hamers, with no big-ticket M&A experience under his belt, has cut his teeth reshaping a major Dutch lender mostly by selling businesses. Ralph Hamers, the Dutchman thrust in the driver's seat at Swiss bank UBS 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z But with the barrage of presales through the artist, venue, promoter, etc., that is now customary with such big-ticket concerts, waiting until then is not recommended if you can help it. Drake announces Seattle show at Climate Pledge Arena this summer 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z India has been seeking to attract more big-ticket investments under a $10 billion incentive plan for chip and display production, aiming to become a key player in the global supply chain. India, US to sign memorandum of understanding on semiconductors 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z The board says consumers appear to be showing early signs of pulling back their spending, particularly on big-ticket items like cars, major appliances and homes. Consumer confidence slips again in February 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z The court’s conservative members raised questions of fairness with the president’s plan and expressed concerns over Congress not being consulted on the big-ticket item. Biden shaky on whether Supreme Court will allow student debt plan to proceed 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z After they become cap compliant, the Chargers won’t be in a financial position to pursue any big-ticket free agents as they did last offseason. Despite cap issues, Chargers GM Tom Telesco says Keenan Allen 'isn't going anywhere' 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z The world's largest cinema chain operator saw a 17% fall in footfall in its theaters in the fourth quarter, despite the release of big-ticket films such as "Avatar: The Way of Water". Theater chain AMC falls 8% on worries of slower box-office recovery 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z They are expected to be able to do so without having to cut any big-ticket pieces, such as Mack or wide receiver Keenan Allen. With Chargers $20 million over the salary cap, coach Brandon Staley explains strategy 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z European demand for U.S. weaponry is soaring, but instead of big-ticket items like jets and tanks, shopping lists are focused on shoulder-fired missiles, artillery, and drones that have proven critical to Ukraine's war efforts. U.S. State Dept okays potential Javelin anti-tank missile sales to UK -Pentagon 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z They traded for the big-ticket Mack and spent freely in restocking the defense with players more in line with Staley’s preferences. NFL draft combine: What the Chargers might focus on this offseason 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z When remodeling bathrooms, big-ticket items like new tubs tend to garner most of the attention. Ask Angi: What are some luxury upgrades for my shower? 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z If you’re in for an extended outage, unplug all your appliances and big-ticket electronics until the power comes back. Ask Angi: How can I prepare for power outages? 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z Advocates on the frontlines say parents and nonprofits can only reach so many people, so they’d like to see pro sports leagues and big-ticket celebrities get involved. Impacted families, advocates say fentanyl crisis requires a COVID-style awareness blitz 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z However, economists see no challenge to global inflation, pointing instead to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s new blueprint for self-sufficiency, broader prosperity and a socialist ideology as checks on big-ticket shopping. Analysis-Why China's reopening isn't inflationary 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Athlete villages are the typical big-ticket Olympic projects, though Stockholm needs new housing so support from city authorities is expected, Von Uthmann suggested. Sweden emerges as sudden front-runner to host 2030 Olympics 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Even with the United States on the edge of a potential recession, the beauty market's post-pandemic rebound thrives as wealthy consumers indulge in smaller luxuries like lipsticks and fragrances while delaying big-ticket purchases. Coty raises profit forecast on resilient demand, price hikes 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z I’ve been trying to find specific examples of federal outlays that conservatives consider woke, bearing in mind that right-wing think tanks and politicians have a strong incentive to find big-ticket items that sound outrageous. Blackmailers without a cause 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z The cabinet also promised further measures to help sales of cars and other big-ticket items. Flowers, Fresh Fish and Movies: China Is Spending Again, Cautiously 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z McCarthy says the budget’s perennial big-ticket items — Social Security, Medicare, veterans programs, defense spending and interest on the debt — are off the table. Column: On the debt-ceiling crisis, take it from moderate Republicans: Be afraid, be very afraid 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z He expects to get it done, but many of San Francisco’s big-ticket extensions haven’t gotten finalized until July. Shanahan ‘content’ with Purdy, Lance as top 2 QBs for 2023 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z People who could afford big-ticket items would come back another day. As Parisians March to Fight Pension Changes, Shopkeepers Nod and Agree 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z But demand for cars and other big-ticket goods has weakened in recent months as the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates significantly. Ford Follows Tesla in Cutting Electric Vehicle Prices 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z That barely covers the budget’s big-ticket items if the government is forced to stop borrowing. What’s all the talk in Washington about ‘default’ and the debt limit really about 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, some are putting off big-ticket purchases altogether. U.S. economy grew 2.1 percent in 2022, but recession fears linger 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Normally, the military signs long-term, noncompetitive contracts chiefly with firms which produce big-ticket items that take decades to design, engineer and produce, such as ships, aircraft and satellites. Opinion | The Pentagon is about to go on a weapons-buying spree 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z The price of big-ticket instruments like a space telescope or particle accelerator can be as high as $10 billion. Where is Physics Headed (and How Soon Do We Get There)? 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z The status: While lawmakers succeeded in passing legislation to boost funding for federal antitrust enforcers, none of their big-ticket tech proposals setting limits on self-preferencing practices got a vote in either chamber. Analysis | Biden’s plea for Congress to ‘unite’ against Big Tech, explained 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z The foundation also funds big-ticket technology and equipment purchases that the city is unwilling or unable to make. The foundation: Inside the LAPD's secretive, multimillion-dollar private funding arm 2023-01-04T05:00:00Z Analysts differ over what Taiwan’s defense priorities should be, with some calling for big-ticket items such as advanced fighter jets. US to sell Taiwan anti-tank system amid rising China threat 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z Annual bonuses fund all kinds of splurges and big-ticket purchases. For Many Wall Street Bankers, This Year’s Bonus Season Is a Bust 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z “Plans to purchase homes and big-ticket appliances cooled further” in November, the group found, a trend it expects to continue into 2023 with interest rates on the rise. Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX’s Co-Founder, Is Increasingly Alone 2022-12-22T05:00:00Z But there are more of the big-ticket orders coming. Military Spending Surges, Creating New Boom for Arms Makers 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z That strategy has made little headway since the government, instead of promoting sales, increased big-ticket purchases from the United States. Japan to jointly develop new fighter jet with UK, Italy 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z But it means there are not many big-ticket items left to promise. Can Labour revive its fortunes in Scotland? 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z Scale is crucial in choosing your big-ticket furnishings and rugs, the experts concurred. Renter-friendly design choices that will leave you feeling right at home | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z For many years manufacturers set the lowest price at which retailers could advertise certain big-ticket items like TVs. First TVs, now tortillas: U.S. companies set minimum prices to halt discounting 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z But more recently the company hit problems, as households cut back on big-ticket purchases and global supply chain issues left customers waiting months for deliveries. Made.com customers given 25 November delivery deadline 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z DeSantis' distinctly conservative approach to climate policy prioritizes adaptation measures like sea walls and big-ticket infrastructure projects over reducing the carbon emissions that cause global warming in the first place. Ron DeSantis avoids saying ‘climate change.’ Incarcerated Floridians are living it. 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Attempts by retailers to get rid of excess inventory by offering early discounts has also boosted sales of big-ticket items such as computers and televisions. Early holiday shopping boosts October online spending - report 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z On crime and other big-ticket issues, Bowser said Wednesday that she plans to ask residents to help. Bowser asks for ‘transformational’ ideas for her third term as mayor 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z However, the kind of big-ticket liberal priorities on abortion, education and voting rights will be dead in the water. US midterms polls: Who will win control of Congress? 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z But more recently the company hit problems, as households cut back on big-ticket purchases. Made.com expected to go into administration on Monday 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z A few big-ticket cuts aside, a lot of the changes announced in September were the result of shuffling money around. John Swinney to confirm further cuts to spending plans 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z In the 22 states that elect judges — some others require periodic voter approval of judges in retention elections — most races are fairly free of mudslinging and big-ticket intervention by outside groups. As Stakes Rise, State Supreme Courts Become Crucial Election Battlegrounds 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z Hard inquiries are more extensive, and prompted by big-ticket things like auto loans and mortgages. My wallet was stolen at a bar. Then my identity theft nightmare began 2022-10-26T04:00:00Z Even as consumers worried about the economy's outlook, they remained interested in buying big-ticket items over the next six months, though they pulled back on travel plans. U.S. consumer confidence ebbs; house prices slow sharply 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Jackson, the Chargers’ big-ticket cornerback who was benched at halftime in Week 6. Chargers vs. Seahawks: Matchups, how to watch and score prediction 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z Capital Connect could be a starting point to digitalize more services, including the investment banking business that generated billions of fees in big-ticket IPOs and M&A deals, Elanjian said. JPMorgan launches fundraising platform to lure startups 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z Sales dipped for big-ticket items at places like auto dealers, furniture stores and electronics shops. Big Banks’ Profits Drop, but Consumers Cushion the Blow 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The higher borrowing costs are undercutting spending on big-ticket items like household appliances and furniture, that are typically bought on credit. U.S. manufacturing nearly brakes; price pressures abating 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z U.S. consumer confidence ebbed in October after two straight monthly increases amid rising concerns about inflation and a possible recession next year, but households remained keen to purchase big-ticket items like motor vehicles and appliances. U.S. consumer confidence ebbs; house prices slow sharply 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z “Some of these are big-ticket items, so I just wanted to make sure that they’re straight before I sell them,” Louie said, standing beside a stack of five Nike shoe boxes. As counterfeits rise, sneaker authenticators sniff out real from fake 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z "Rising interest rates will make new borrowing more expensive, undermining spending on big-ticket items typically bought on credit." U.S. consumer spending rebounds, but high inflation cooling demand 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Many of the big-ticket items on the Taiwanese Defense Ministry’s shopping list won’t be deployable for years, at a time when many feel Mr. Xi may be speeding up the timetable for military action. Threat of Chinese invasion is ‘real,’ Taiwan’s foreign minister says 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z It wasn’t supposed to be this way for the Raiders after they hired McDaniels and brought in big-ticket names Davante Adams and Chandler Jones. Raiders fall to 0-3 following latest 1-score loss 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z Porsche’s offering would break a drought of big-ticket I.P.O.s, as volatile stock markets have cooled interest in new offerings. Warnings Signs Multiply Ahead of Pivotal Fed Meeting 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z As the cost of living increases, some shoppers have started breaking up payments on essentials, rather than just big-ticket items like electronics or designer clothes. EXPLAINER: What to know about ‘buy now, pay later’ 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Talk to your adviser about your big-ticket wishes and whether you have enough money to splash out a little before you settle into quieter spending. 4 non-investment questions to ask an adviser before retiring 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Union negotiators and district officials have come to agreements on smaller items, but they have yet to find common ground on big-ticket items — including pay increases and setting a ratio for social workers to students. Seattle teachers, school district continue strike talks 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z More moderate elected Democrats also have weathered intensifying challenges from far-left candidates seeking to oust anyone in the party who stood in the way of expansive social programs and other big-ticket liberal programs. Vulnerable House Dems strike a conservative note, distance themselves from their party 2022-09-05T04:00:00Z We all like and want nice things, but our financial decisions should not be swayed by our neighbor’s cars, our siblings’ vacations or our co-workers’ big-ticket purchases. When it comes to your finances, being anti-social might help 2022-08-20T04:00:00Z Retailers from Wayfair to Restoration Hardware and Target in recent earnings reports noted weaker sales of furniture as U.S. consumers spend less on big-ticket items like furniture in a time of four-decade high inflation. Walmart expands abortion coverage, travel support for employees 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z Some big-ticket purchases — like an exercise bike, living room couch or patio grill — will happen just once. Retailers Stumble Adjusting to More Selective Shoppers 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z But for millions of Americans, the bill could mean big savings when making big-ticket green purchases, as well as lower energy and health-care costs and even faster tax filings. 5 ways the Inflation Reduction Act could save you money 2022-08-16T04:00:00Z The phenomenon, where consumers buy more beauty products instead of big-ticket items during an economic downturn, should cushion a blow from lockdowns in major beauty market China, according to analysts. Beauty and the inflation beast: 'Lipstick effect' to shield Estee Lauder, Coty 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z Officials didn’t commit to a specific budget, or offer details on how much these big-ticket items might cost or how they would be paid for. King County, Seattle form coalition to boost mental health facilities and workforce 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z Supreme Court did away with constitutional protection for abortion and a string of big-ticket legislative victories in Congress. Trump seizes on FBI raid to boost 2024 presidential bid 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z Mr. Finstad, who won his May primary by just 427 votes, must unite the G.O.P. and turn out the vote in a state where the big-ticket race for governor does not have a competitive primary. What to watch for in Tuesday’s primaries. 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z She keeps a spreadsheet of the items her children will need and employs research techniques normally reserved for big-ticket purchases such as a car or an appliance. How families are surviving the high cost of back-to-school season 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z A separate report showed U.S. orders for big-ticket, durable goods increased more than expected in June. Asian shares rise on optimism on economic data, earnings 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z It is not the first time geopolitics have threatened to disrupt big-ticket jet deals or curb deliveries to China. Analysis-Pelosi's Taiwan visit clouds Boeing's China reset hopes 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z There has been a steep rise in prices for big-ticket items such as homes and autos over the past two and a half years as demand outstripped supply. U.S. household debt tops $16 trillion amid rising inflation 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z He has campaigned on big-ticket construction projects such as a high-speed train line and a conference centre, as well as oil and gas production. Senegal votes for legislators amid rising political acrimony 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z Pipa Mountain Hot Pot in the Chinatown International District caters to the big-ticket crowd with its offerings of marbled beef and other high-end slabs. 32 restaurant openings in Seattle (with bagels, soup dumplings and fried grasshoppers) amid record inflation 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z “Those areas are more policy and administrative changes than big-ticket items.” Uptick in unsolved homicides vex police who blame liberal ‘criminal justice reform’ 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z British online furniture retailer Made.com on Tuesday slashed its sales and earnings guidance for 2022, saying it did not expect an improvement in demand for big-ticket items any time soon. After downfall, Boris Johnson receives Churchill books as parting gift 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z But the big-ticket orders that dominated past events are rarer as airlines repair balance sheets weakened by COVID-19 travel restrictions. Air industry braves blistering heat as Farnborough returns 2022-07-18T04:00:00Z “It’s especially important to do whatever you can to improve your score before applying for a big-ticket item such as a mortgage.” Perspective | Five reasons why you shouldn’t buy a house right now 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z And jittery Americans are beginning to put off big-ticket purchases. Analysis | Recession risks rise as Fed faces daunting task 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z Asked about the possibility of trading away any of his big-ticket players, Minasian repeated that he would not speak about specific players. GM Perry Minasian still sees Angels winning with both Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z Consumers can also consider their own cash flow fluctuations and shop for big-ticket items when they can better afford them. Kimberly Palmer: How to afford big-ticket items for the year 2022-07-11T04:00:00Z “In the past, those have been the big-ticket items, especially when Kennedy was on the court, those were the bigger cases. Now we don’t see that,” he said. Roberts, Kavanaugh helped liberals notch small victories at Supreme Court 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Biden has failed to take those kinds of decisive big-ticket actions, and has failed to make such actions central to his presidency. Younger voters agree with Democrats — but don't trust them. Here's how to fix that 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z Fortunately for Bowser, Robert White’s hit-her-with-everything-but-the-kitchen-sink approach distracted from Bowser’s actual areas of vulnerability — the perception of tolerance for cronyism in contracting and inattention to management of housing and other big-ticket spending programs. Opinion | The voters speak in D.C., but it’s not quite clear what they said 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z Purchasing intentions for big-ticket items — cars, homes and major appliances — remained relatively stable, but rising costs for travel have forced Americans to dial back some vacation plans. U.S. consumer confidence slumps to lowest level in 16 months 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z Without an outright majority of 289 seats, Mr Macron will need the support of other parties to push through his big-ticket reforms, such as raising the retirement age, cutting taxes and reforming benefits. French National Assembly vote decides battle between Macron and left 2022-06-18T04:00:00Z Several big-ticket reform plans have been proposed by Yoon, including reforming the National Pension System, employment regulations and other pro-business agenda. Analysis: S.Korea truckers' win no harbinger of labour market peace 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z Unlike a typical recession, when consumers tend to cut back, the low interest rates and federal stimulus of the coronavirus era fueled big-ticket purchases like computers and flat screens, home upgrades and appliances. Target cuts prices as pandemic-era inventory piles up 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z He now faces an affordability crisis affecting everything from housing to groceries and a list of big-ticket promises he will have less money to pay for thanks to slashed taxes and fees. Ford, folksy in face of criticism, clinches second term as Ontario premier 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z And just 14.8% of consumers think now is a good time to buy big-ticket items, the Conference Board of Canada said. Nest egg no more: Inflation eats Canadian consumer cash pile, risking growth 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Purchasing intentions for big-ticket items — cars, homes and major appliances — all cooled slightly, the Conference Board said. US consumer confidence slips in May amid stubborn inflation 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Tough times typically prompt people to postpone purchases of big-ticket items. Consumers are shifting their spending from goods to services 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z American consumers, who have been spending heavily on big-ticket items, have so far been a bright spot in the economy. Economic uncertainty and ongoing war cast a cloud over Davos 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z “Electronics are highly discretionary, big-ticket items,” he said. Best Buy’s Q1 results show inflation’s bite 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z He advises retirees who are worried about getting by on their savings to be willing to cut back on spending on big-ticket items. Stock market slump unsettling Americans eying retirement 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, Target shares tumbled 26 percent, following a stunning 52 percent drop in quarterly profits, which executives attributed in part to cooling demand for big-ticket items such as TVs, kitchen appliances and outdoor furniture. U.S. may be barreling toward recession in next year, more experts say 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z And Target and Walmart each provided anecdotal evidence that inflation is weighing on consumers, saying they held back on purchasing big-ticket items and changed from national brands to less expensive store brands. Asian shares track Wall Street’s inflation-fueled retreat 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z Big box retailers became a lifeline during the pandemic with millions of people splurging on food to make at home, as well as big-ticket electronics. Consumers shift again, flummoxing big retailers like Target 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z For more-well-off consumers, sales of big-ticket items like video game consoles and patio furniture were still strong. Walmart profits drop, dragged down by higher costs for food and fuel. 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Channeling more money into big-ticket infrastructure projects is China's most viable move, but may not be enough to pick up the slack as property spending weakens, they said. Analysis: China faces uphill battle to repeat 2020 miracle as exports falter 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z The Fed’s moves “will quickly make financing big-ticket purchases more challenging.” Fed Makes Biggest Interest Rate Increase Since 2000 as High Inflation Persists 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z The big-ticket item was Mississippi State offensive tackle Charles Cross at No. 9 overall, augmented in the third round by Washington State tackle Abraham Lucas. The Seahawks didn’t try to do too much in the NFL draft, and that could be just what they need 2022-04-30T04:00:00Z President Xi Jinping chaired a meeting of top leaders this week that announced a big infrastructure push to boost demand, reinforcing Beijing's preference for big-ticket projects to spur growth. China April factory activity contracts at steeper pace as lockdowns bite 2022-04-30T04:00:00Z The Fed’s effort has already begun to curb demand for some big-ticket purchases. Economy shrinks 1.4% in first 3 months of year, raising recession fear 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z "Inflation was high, gas prices increased - so the overall macro coupled with lower consumer confidence domestically is essentially causing the slowdown in a lot of these big-ticket discretionary items," UBS analyst Atul Maheshwari said. U.S. mattress makers go into slumber as consumer confidence slides 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z There’s no shortage of complaining and grumbling, of course, but a bevy of surveys also show that people are changing travel plans, postponing big-ticket purchases and altering some shopping habits. Facing today’s challenges, put yourself to these tests 2022-04-23T04:00:00Z The United States is likely to continue to do more actually high-profile, big-ticket type training with them on various weapons systems. Author Colin Clarke on Russia's disaster in Ukraine — and what happens next 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z One of the big-ticket items is a $45 billion program in the House bill to enhance supply chains in the U.S. Congress seeks compromise to boost computer chip industry 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z Rental and utility assistance, raising wages for homeless services workers, and behavioral health were some of the other big-ticket items that received additional funding this cycle. Homelessness, behavioral health take precedence in ‘historic’ WA spending plan 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z Prices of big-ticket items, like cars and trucks, were major factor in the inflation run-up last summer. Rampant inflation, anxiety stymie Biden effort to focus on strong economic growth 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z But there hasn't been any big-ticket announcement on this. 2+2 talks: How India and US agreed to differ on Ukraine war 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z In the last week, I have received messages that said a Samsung TV — a big-ticket item meant to get my attention — could not be delivered. Did You Receive a Text Message From Yourself? You’re Not Alone. 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z While hard to quantify, inflation will be most visible for big-ticket items like automobiles or home appliances, economists say. Soaring Cost of Diesel Ripples Through the Global Economy 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z While many of your day-to-day expenses will remain the same, there are big-ticket categories that can take a large bite out of your savings. 4 big expenses you could face in retirement 2022-03-30T04:00:00Z Domestically, the big-ticket items from last year are still there: universal prekindergarten, generous subsidies for child care and commitments to clean, renewable energy. With a Center-Leaning Budget, Biden Bows to Political Reality 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z But for now, the airport, like many of the president’s big-ticket projects, may not offer as many economic or political benefits as he hopes. A New International Airport Is Not Quite Ready for Takeoff 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z As the cost of credit rises for banks, they’ll soon pass those higher rates on to consumers who take out big-ticket loans like mortgages. Four ways the Fed’s interest rate hike could affect you 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z China “probably wants to avoid high-profile or big-ticket arms sales to Russia in the midst of a conflict which would expose Beijing to international sanctions,” said Drew Thompson, a former U.S. EXPLAINER: How plausible is Chinese military aid for Russia? 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z She and her husband paid to cut the line for the big-ticket Star Wars ride, Rise of the Resistance, and loved it. Disney’s $5,000 Star Wars hotel and line-cutting fees: Some fans say the ‘magic’s gone’ 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z But after using the franchise tag on left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. to go with big-ticket deals already with several other stars, there might not be enough cap room for the Chiefs to keep Mathieu. Big-ticket free agents could leave big holes behind them 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Despite the cash haul the majority party has secured, lawmakers are worried that their inability to deliver big-ticket promises like voting rights and social program expansions will suppress support in November. House Dems optimistic for midterm gains despite inflation, frustrations on stalled agenda 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z But its core message banked on big-ticket projects that combine religion with infrastructure — projects analysts say were aimed at pleasing the BJP’s Hindu base. India’s Hindu nationalist party faces test in state polls 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z The proposal’s four new state ferries are big-ticket items that benefit shipbuilders, island residents and ship crews. Push state infrastructure package across finish line 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z That move, aimed at tamping down demand, also will increase consumers’ costs of borrowing on big-ticket items such as car loans and home mortgages. Powell says Ukraine war likely to raise fuel prices, add to U.S. inflation 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z Doing what I do means my kitchen is stocked with a variety of big-ticket pieces of equipment, whether that be my beloved stand mixer or colorful enameled cast-iron Dutch ovens. 8 cheap kitchen tools we use all the time 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z With inflation expectations rising, fewer consumers expected to buy cars and other big-ticket items over the next six months. U.S. consumer confidence slips; house prices maintain upward trend 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z JUPITER, Fla. — Baseball negotiations resumed with new intensity Monday in an effort to salvage opening day, and owners made a pair of slight moves toward locked-out players but put off big-ticket bargaining issues until later. MLB makes slight moves as threat to openers intensifies 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z The big-ticket signing, Greek forward Taxiarchis Fountas, will not join the team until halfway into the 34-game season — unless United strikes a deal with Rapid Vienna for an early departure from Austria. D.C. United starters look set — for now — but the rest is a work in progress as preseason wraps 2022-02-19T05:00:00Z The big-ticket projects, which deftly mix religion and infrastructure, are aimed at pleasing the BJP’s Hindu base amid reports of discontent among key voters. Indian state begins voting in test for Modi’s Hindu politics 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z The big-ticket items include about $52 billion in grants and subsidies to help the semiconductor industry and $45 billion to strengthen supply chains for high-tech products. House to vote on bill to boost US computer chip production 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z This is a blueprint for how more preservation deals ought to be cut, with government and environmental stakeholders collaborating for big-ticket agreements that carry benefits for so many. Seal the win for preserving Skagit headwaters 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z A stroll around the numerous stands at the Toy Fair in London's Olympia suggests toymakers are keen to land successes with big-ticket, relatively high cost items. Cost of living: Will parents spend less on kids' toys? 2022-01-29T05:00:00Z One of the big-ticket items the capital levy would fund is upgrades to Memorial Stadium, the Seattle Center facility where many students take part in graduation ceremonies or play football. Two Seattle school levies would pay for education programs, upgrades to Memorial Stadium 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z In recent years, Carlyle has drafted and steered big-ticket climate legislation, such as the law passed in 2019 to end the use of fossil-fuel power in the state’s electric grid by 2045. Washington state Sen. Reuven Carlyle will not seek reelection in 2022 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Spending remained strong thanks to pent-up demand throughout the year, despite the rising costs and longer waits for big-ticket items like cars and furniture. Rising inflation tightens squeeze on consumers 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z It allocates hundreds of billions of dollars for big-ticket projects aimed at reviving America's economy from the damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The war on drugs failed — will radical compassion work? 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z The Times’s growth in recent years has included other big-ticket acquisitions. New York Times Co. to Buy The Athletic for $550 Million in Cash 2022-01-06T05:00:00Z Demand for physical goods surged in late 2020 and into 2021 — not like a typical recession in which demand for cars and other big-ticket items is depressed. What We Learned About the Economy in 2021 2021-12-31T05:00:00Z All three of those big-ticket parties were canceled in the last 10 days, along with public celebrations in Vienna, Annapolis and Alexandria, though the latter two cities will still host fireworks displays. This year, New Year’s Eve might look a lot like every other night 2021-12-29T05:00:00Z But profits have dwindled at home, as the government, instead of promoting sales, increased big-ticket purchases from the United States. Despite defense buildup, Japan’s arms industry struggles 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z With much still not known about the severity of Omicron infections, businesses are also worried about a swathe of cancellations affecting big-ticket events in the new year. Omicron's march revives urgent global calls for vaccinations 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z Analysts say shoppers have generally cut back on impulse purchases during the pandemic, spending instead on targeted big-ticket items like home furnishings, appliances and sporting equipment. ‘The deals are just horrible’: Shoppers say a lack of holiday discounts has dampened spending 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z The new measures come after the governor and Democratic state legislators have passed big-ticket legislation in recent years to fight climate change — including this year’s carbon-cap-and-invest program and a clean fuels standard. Jay Inslee, Washington lawmakers propose electric vehicle rebates and other climate initiatives ahead of legislative session 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z The corridor is one among a string of big-ticket religious projects announced by the BJP in recent years, with critics saying they are aimed at pleasing the party’s Hindu base. India’s Modi opens project in holy town with a big splash 2021-12-13T05:00:00Z But beyond the big-ticket defence deals, trade announcements, handshakes and Mr Modi's trademark hugs, the two countries will also have to overcome serious challenges. Putin in India: What Russian president's visit means for world politics 2021-12-05T05:00:00Z Spending on big-ticket items like automobiles lifted the headline figure, but the data also showed broad-based spending increases on services like travel. Fearing empty shelves, Black Friday 'early birds' head to U.S. stores 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z He understands that sport can be fickle, and that the aura around big-ticket coaches can be frail. Rahul Dravid: What the return of 'The Wall' means for Indian cricket 2021-11-25T05:00:00Z Sales on big-ticket, far-flung places include a few small ships in the Galápagos. Does Black Friday Matter to Travelers Anymore? 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z But it’s also a great time to save on big-ticket items, like that laptop you’ve maybe had your eye on. The best early Black Friday laptop deals 2021 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z Adams takes care of the big-ticket items — the turkey, the stuffing, the potatoes — and about 25 to 50 people show up every year bringing side dishes and desserts. Holiday traditions are different for everyone. Here’s how 4 Seattle-area families and social groups plan to celebrate 2021-11-20T05:00:00Z Americans might say they’re upset about rising prices and losing confidence in the economy, but that hasn’t stopped them from snapping up cars, electronics, fitness equipment and other big-ticket items. Americans are unhappy about the economy but still spending big 2021-11-16T05:00:00Z Transit agencies are expected to use much of the money for big-ticket items in their capital plans. What the Infrastructure Bill Means for the New York Region 2021-11-15T05:00:00Z That news coincided with the House of Representatives’ passage of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which is expected to jump-start a dizzying array of big-ticket projects, many of them for transportation and mass transit. Opinion | The U.S. needs a better way to get infrastructure done 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z But inflation is hardly limited to big-ticket purchases — food items like meat are getting more expensive, driving up the cost of preparing Thanksgiving meals. Inflation is driving a sharp downturn in U.S. consumer views about the economy. 2021-11-12T05:00:00Z Such a move would anger farm-state voters, so a decision has been delayed as Democratic lawmakers try to pass other big-ticket bills. Analysis-U.S. oil refiners bet the farm Biden will back them on biofuels 2021-11-11T05:00:00Z Every 10 years for the last 70, the academy has sponsored a survey of the astronomical community in order to set priorities for big-ticket items over the next decade. A New 10-Year Plan for the Cosmos 2021-11-04T04:00:00Z It now allows users to send money to friends, buy small items like coffee or clothing, and finance big-ticket items like cars. Paytm, a payments company, is aiming to raise $2.5 billion amid India’s stock boom. 2021-11-08T05:00:00Z They have already been held up by months of infighting between Democrats’ progressive and moderate wings and the election defeat could leave some moderates less willing to back the big-ticket bills. Republicans jolt Biden with win in Virginia, close race in New Jersey 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z The president has struggled to cohere Democratic moderates and progressives around his big-ticket legislative agenda. Analysis: Biden's struggles, education wars propel Youngkin's Virginia victory 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z Best of all, we moved in knowing it wouldn’t need any big-ticket makeovers for years. What you need to know before buying a flipped home 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z “I typically recommend that clients keep the core items of their home more neutral — the big-ticket items that you would have for 10-plus years,” she says. Fight the fright: Big, bold design changes don’t have to be scary | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z If a cash-out refi is your only option for paying for a vacation or another big-ticket item, better to put the purchase on hold. Millennials go their own way when it comes to tapping home equity 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z At the beginning of the pandemic, out-of-stock inventory and supply challenges meant that some people didn’t have a choice about waiting before ordering big-ticket items such as kitchen appliances, furniture and electronics. 4 ways to sustain savings habits from the pandemic 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z The White House gives itself high marks on what it considers the big-ticket foreign policy issues, including climate, covid and China. In allied capitals, a nuanced, cautious view of Biden 2021-10-16T04:00:00Z I have watched, mouth agape, as America’s five biggest tech superstars — Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Facebook — have splurged on big-ticket investments in their businesses. Spending is big tech’s superpower 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z Among the big-ticket items were new tools to measure snowpack and groundwater, satellites to monitor methane emissions and remote sensing assets to assess the impact of hazards such as wildfires, earthquakes and mudslides. NASA turns technology back toward Earth to focus on climate change 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z But sofas are also big-ticket items, often reaching into the thousands of dollars. How to find a great sofa for around $1,000 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z Democrats should expand the child tax credit, a big-ticket proposal that could halve child poverty in the United States, but they could put stricter income limits on the benefit. Opinion | How Democrats can close the deal on Build Back Better 2021-10-06T04:00:00Z High earners have been able to work from home and save on big-ticket spending, including on travel. How the pandemic helped scatter $1-million homes across L.A. 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z General Motors recently said that it is going to devote about $10 billion a year on big-ticket assets to remake itself into an electric vehicle and tech company. Spending is big tech’s superpower 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z The Mercedes-Benz car division sells a luxury product to well-heeled consumers, while the truck division sells big-ticket goods to businesses focused on the return on their investment. Daimler’s trucks, luxury cars to go their separate ways 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z Biden - or at least his administration officials - seems to be OK with progressive efforts to pressure the centrists to support a big-ticket reconciliation bill. The biggest test of Biden's presidency so far 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z It’s always easier, she said, to track only the big-ticket items — engines, say, or electronics. From paints to plastics, a chemical shortage ignites prices 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z The New York Times provided more ammunition for her critics after it reported Tuesday that Ms. Sinema was scheduled to hold a big-ticket fundraiser with business lobbying groups that oppose key parts of Democrats’ plans. Sinema goes full McCain, tests her Democratic Party’s patience on Capitol Hill 2021-09-29T04:00:00Z Examining topics from school meals to food waste to financing to wages, the summit drew speeches from more than 85 presidents and prime ministers and garnered some big-ticket financial commitments. UN summit seeks to fix food’s many problems, but draws fire 2021-09-23T04:00:00Z Indians usually make big-ticket purchases from jewellery to gadgets and cars around this period. Chip shortage pushes Reliance, Google to delay India smartphone launch 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z Health care in retirement is a big-ticket item. 4 ways to manage retirement health care costs 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z The rare decision to go public over big-ticket plane negotiations comes after months of wrangling that had already delayed a deal for the largest version of the 737 MAX. EXCLUSIVE Ryanair ready for long wait for Boeing to cut MAX price, says O'Leary 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z Some residents wonder if Baltimore just needs to focus on implementing the big-ticket reforms since it’s hard to overstate the deep history of distrust between citizens in large swaths of Baltimore and police. Police staffing woes complicate reform effort in Baltimore 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z Honestly, as far as big-ticket promotional brand exercises go, this isn’t so deeply outrageous. BMW’s Joytopia metaverse has Christoph Waltz and Coldplay wait come back 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z Unlike big-ticket capital projects, wages and working conditions are set at the bargaining table and paid from biennial budgets, Rolfes said. Washington State Ferries cruise toward a rocky Labor Day weekend 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z The Senate passed a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package earlier this month that will invest in big-ticket items like public transit, rail systems, broadband, and environmental remediation projects. Students back away from Biden amid Afghanistan crisis: 'Bit of a disaster' 2021-08-28T04:00:00Z Allies today liken her politics to that of President Biden, who has embraced big-ticket progressive priorities but has many centrist instincts. Becoming the Un-Cuomo: Kathy Hochul’s Rise to the Governorship 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z Hollywood is enjoying a surge in U.S. visitors such as Green who are splurging on high-end digs, souvenirs, food and big-ticket attractions. Hollywood Boulevard is starting to bounce back. Thank American tourists 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z The absolute last thing the Angels need is to sign another big-ticket position player, especially one coming off an injury! Letters to sports: Highs and lows of Olympics coverage 2021-08-15T04:00:00Z When exactly the bills will be called to the floor was unclear Tuesday as the chamber slogged through a series of late-night votes that will pave the way for Democrats’ big-ticket spending goals. Dems to try again on elections bill, forcing Senate votes 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z The spending is broadly popular among lawmakers, bringing long-delayed capital for big-ticket items that cites and states can rarely afford on their own. It’s in – and big: Senators produce $1T infrastructure bill 2021-08-01T04:00:00Z U.S. consumer sentiment unexpectedly declined to a five-month low in early July as mounting concerns over rising prices led to a sharp deterioration in buying conditions for big-ticket items. Faster inflation takes toll on consumer sentiment in July 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z At the same time, Biden is heavily dependent on Menendez, an ardent foe of working with the communist regime, on a number of big-ticket foreign policy issues. Biden seizes on protests with tougher tone toward Cuba 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z Meanwhile, orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods rose for the 12th time in the last 13 months in May, pulled up by surging demand for civilian aircraft. Asian stocks rise after US rally on infrastructure deal 2021-06-24T04:00:00Z Most of the expenditure goes to four big-ticket items: about $29,000 to pay for Social Security, $18,000 for Medicare, the same for Defense and around $14,000 for Medicaid. Who’s Afraid of Big Numbers? 2021-06-17T04:00:00Z On the eve of California’s vast reopening, the state offered some big-ticket items to encourage more residents to get vaccinated for COVID-19. Been vaccinated? California wants to give you a dream vacation 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z A lot of the talk of post-pandemic life is about big-ticket pleasure-seeking as Americans fill ballparks, Broadway stages a September comeback, and travel agents again book dream vacations. America giddy with post-pandemic normalcy: Baseball, church, proms, weddings, vacation getaways 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z One of Microsoft's big-ticket games, "Halo Infinite," is now set for a holiday launch this year after being delayed due to the challenge of developers being stuck at home during coronavirus restrictions. Spotlight on Xbox Game Pass as Microsoft showcases upcoming games 2021-06-13T04:00:00Z Going shopping: Memorial Day sales are an enduring feature of summertime’s opening three-day weekend, with deals on big-ticket items like washing machines and mattresses. Summer's about to start in America. So is sticker shock 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z Tasks like planning holidays, researching medical problems, shopping for big-ticket items, looking for DIY advice, or digging into a favorite hobby, all require personal judgement, rather than computer summary. Google isn’t ready to turn search into a conversation 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z “The Mosquito Coast” Apple TV+ saw its first big-ticket series, “The Morning Show,” snubbed last year, and the streamer is unlikely to fare better with this tedious adaptation of Paul Theroux’s 1981 book. 2021 Emmys: 'The Crown' prepares to ascend to the drama series throne 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z Last week, Hollywood studios promised a slate of big-ticket releases in summer to lure crowds back to cinemas, with top actors, directors and executives previewing upcoming films in theatres. 'Peter Rabbit 2' helps Cineworld draw crowds after lockdown in UK 2021-05-24T04:00:00Z Biden has turned his attention to his next big-ticket legislative priority: a pair of infrastructure bills designed to bolster the economy and the workforce, which total about $4 trillion. Biden’s agenda imperiled as priorities stall in Congress 2021-05-22T04:00:00Z Studios are still in an experimental mode, playing it cautious and holding back many big-ticket films for fall and into 2022. Big movies are back. Here are 12 summer releases we can't wait to see 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z The more flashy part of that strategy envisions continued investment in big-ticket attractions, like the Gold Coast Dive attraction — the world’s first artificial floating reef. As More Australians Migrate to the Coast, Development Follows 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z With three weeks to go before restrictions lift, DeWine rolled out big-ticket motivators. Ohio governor unrolls $1M lottery prizes to urge vaccination 2021-05-12T04:00:00Z This will eat up less of your storage space and will decrease your cost-per-use of those big-ticket items that usually only see sunlight a few weekends a summer. Year-round camp life: Get your gear out of storage and into your home | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z The Republican-led legislature approved spending federal pandemic relief money on such big-ticket items as broadband expansion, school construction and clean-water projects. Kentucky governor points to new sign of economic recovery 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z The push to make sure those benefits don’t expire has been overshadowed by big-ticket items such as universal pre-kindergarten, free tuition at community college and expanded family leave. Biden pushes to make large subsidies that helped revive Obamacare permanent 2021-05-03T04:00:00Z For years, Inslee and many Democrats had wanted big-ticket climate legislation to curb carbon pollution. At the Washington Legislature, big and surprising wins on climate, policing and tax proposals 2021-05-02T04:00:00Z Despite making child care a big-ticket item in his plan, congressional Democrats want Mr. Biden to expand benefits further. ‘Child care as critical infrastructure’: Biden’s plan shifts families’ bills to taxpayers 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z Biden’s international agenda is defined by caution in most areas and conservation of American power for big-ticket priorities. In foreign policy, Biden adopts elements from former boss Obama — and from former rival Trump 2021-04-24T04:00:00Z Consumers also planned to buy big-ticket items like cars and houses, though fewer intended to purchase appliances relative to March. U.S. consumer confidence hits 14-month high; house prices soar 2021-04-27T04:00:00Z Mr. McCarthy, who likes to attend Hollywood award shows and big-ticket galas, brandished phone photos of himself over two days with other eminences, including Mr. Trump, Pope Francis, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Kobe Bryant. Kevin McCarthy, Four Months After Jan. 6, Still on Defensive Over Trump 2021-04-25T04:00:00Z With no football team at the school, basketball is its big-ticket sport, and a rowdy student section named the Havocs reflects the program’s popularity on campus. ‘He Was Our Dreams’: A College Basketball Star’s Wrenching Death 2021-04-21T04:00:00Z The process puts the spotlight on the world's third-largest economy's efforts to attract more investments from overseas just as global private equity firms are hunting for more big-ticket deals in the country. Toshiba bid to test Japan's corporate governance rules | Reuters The increase was broad-based, including big-ticket purchases like cars and discretionary spending on sporting goods, which economists interpreted as a sign of strong household income and growing optimism. Signs of Economic Hope Are Growing, Some With Superlatives 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z The president announced last week that he plans to pay for part of his big-ticket wish list by increasing IRS enforcement efforts directed at corporations and high-income individuals. Column: How to catch cheaters who don't shoulder their share of the tax burden 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z Before ending this year’s session, Kentucky’s Republican-led legislature allocated more than $1 billion of the new infusion of federal money for several big-ticket items. AGs from Kentucky, Tennessee sue over stimulus tax rule 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z Such big-ticket events tend to attract hundreds of thousands of people to Washington, selling out hotel rooms and injecting local restaurants with business. Tourists are beginning to return to D.C. But the industry’s employees are still struggling. 2021-04-01T04:00:00Z The Republican-led Kentucky legislature allocated more than $1 billion of the new federal money on several big-ticket items before ending this year’s session last week. McConnell downplays need for aid to home state’s government 2021-04-05T04:00:00Z “Consumers’ renewed optimism boosted their purchasing intentions for homes, autos and several big-ticket items,” said Lynn Franco, senior director of economic indicators at the Conference Board. U.S. consumer confidence hits one-year high; house prices soar 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z “Consumers’ renewed optimism boosted their purchasing intentions for homes, autos and several big-ticket items,” Franco said. Consumer confidence surges in March to highest point in year 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z You only need your hands and a couple of toes to count the number of big-ticket signings that have really moved the championship needle. There's an unfamiliar feeling around the New England Patriots: desperation 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods slumped 1.1 percent in February with demand in a key sector that tracks business investment also dropping. GM to idle plant in Missouri for 2 weeks because of semiconductor-chip shortage 2021-03-24T04:00:00Z Whyte stressed that losing big-ticket events affects more than planners and their clients. No weddings, no galas: Event planners feel overlooked as covid restrictions are lifted for others 2021-03-20T04:00:00Z Amazon Care was developed in the company’s secretive ideas lab, Grand Challenge, which nurtures big-ticket projects championed by Amazon’s leadership team, according to Business Insider. Amazon health service sending doctors to your doorstep expands to other Washington state employers 2021-03-17T04:00:00Z With the salary cap dropping this year by $16 million, and having missed on big-ticket signings recently, Raiders general manager Mike Mayock is preaching a more cautious approach. Recent history of free agency shows it’s a cautionary tale 2021-03-11T05:00:00Z The big-ticket items include $1,400 direct payments to individuals, a $400-per-week federal unemployment benefit through Aug. 29, and help for those in difficulty paying rents and home mortgages during the pandemic. Spotlight moves to U.S. Senate as Democrats push $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill 2021-03-01T05:00:00Z The two-year spending plan is traditionally the last big-ticket item on the final day of session. Virginia lawmakers reach deal on marijuana legalization as General Assembly winds down ambitious session 2021-02-27T05:00:00Z Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket goods shot up 3.4% in January, pulled up by surge in orders for civilian aircraft. Orders for U.S. durable goods climb 3.4% in January 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z An overheating economy also could spark a rise in interest rates, which would increase the cost for consumers on big-ticket items such as auto loans and home mortgages. Dems dismiss Republicans’ inflation fears over Biden’s massive stimulus bill 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z The survey from the Conference Board on Tuesday also showed consumers warming up to overseas vacations, though fewer intended to purchase homes, automobiles and other big-ticket items over the next six months. U.S. consumer confidence improves; house prices surge 2021-02-23T05:00:00Z The next four years, however, might offer a window of opportunity for big-ticket improvements to support wintry destinations. Overcrowding, no parking, long waits: Western Washington’s snow accessibility issues were exposed in this COVID-19 winter 2021-02-19T05:00:00Z The administration put on hold temporarily several big-ticket arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Despite Biden’s push, a difficult road to peace in Yemen 2021-02-10T05:00:00Z It’s evident that Biden’s transition team picked a few big-ticket items to flashily rescind on Day One. Perspective | Biden’s new orders seem bold. For most immigrants, they don’t change much. 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z In the shadow of those big-ticket issues, lawmakers took action on several other items Friday that showed the extent of Democratic efforts to reshape state policy. Virginia legislature votes to legalize marijuana, abolish the death penalty 2021-02-05T05:00:00Z In a separate report last week, the Commerce Department said orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods rose a modest 0.2% in December, held back by a big drop in the volatile aircraft sector. US factories grew in January, but at a slower pace 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z The league draws big-ticket players from around the world to play for Indian club teams for high salaries in a glamorous festival of color. India Celebrates as Cricket Team Humbles Australia on Its Own Turf 2021-01-19T05:00:00Z But none of those moves is likely to be a big-ticket item. Mariners’ long-term outlook is promising, but fans will need to be patient (again) in 2021 2021-01-19T05:00:00Z Real estate prices and tax coffers were plumped, and a mini-industry of accountants, lawyers and advisers sprang up, all of whom helped these émigrés navigate the tax codes and buy big-ticket items, like soccer teams. It’s mother vs. son in Britain’s priciest divorce war 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z The big-ticket projects costing billions of dollars that are possible at sea are attracting large investors, including oil companies like BP and Royal Dutch Shell, that want to quickly enhance their green energy offerings. A Monster Wind Turbine Is Upending an Industry 2021-01-01T05:00:00Z Manufacturers of big-ticket items demand hostile relations with larger nations like Russia and China to justify new sales of aircraft carriers, nuclear submarines, F-35 fighter jets, and new generations of nuclear bombs. Will the Dems sell us out in the midst of a pandemic? 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z There is also an expectation that many Republicans will become more skeptical of big-ticket spending after President Trump leaves the White House. Biden to push for more coronavirus relief, setting up a clash with GOP 2020-12-21T05:00:00Z One spot in the six big-ticket bowl games is reserved for the highest-ranked Group of Five conference champion. On Football: Change seems likely amid frustration with CFP 2020-12-20T05:00:00Z With interest rates at zero already, bond purchases are the main lever to influence financial conditions, particularly the rates households pay to buy homes and other big-ticket items. "Dissonance" confronts Fed, with vaccine weighed against joblessness 2020-12-14T05:00:00Z The now-president-elect was “eager to accommodate the demands of the far Left by rolling out a sweeping list of big-ticket proposals,” the Examiner fretted. Column: Republicans are complaining (again) about the budget deficit 2020-12-04T05:00:00Z The Commerce Department reported on Wednesday that orders for big-ticket goods like machinery, a measure of business confidence, rose in October. U.S. Economy Stumbles as the Coronavirus Spreads Widely 2020-11-25T05:00:00Z Many times, shoppers take on a big-ticket purchase, such as an engagement ring, with an offer of 0% for the next 12 months. Credit card balances drop, giving room for holidays. Here are ways to pay 2020-11-25T05:00:00Z Before the night devolved into chaos, Washington crossed off a couple of big-ticket items Friday. John Wall wants out of Washington; Davis Bertans signs $80 million deal to return to Wizards 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z The Boeing Corporation, which benefited from Mr. Trump’s demands for big-ticket defense items, issued a statement on Friday saying, “We look forward to working with the Biden administration.” Business and World Leaders Move On as Trump Fights to Reverse Election 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z Few big-ticket wins were clear early except for the fact that Democrats held onto the House of Representatives — an expected but not inconsequential victory. The biggest environmental wins and losses of the 2020 election 2020-11-13T05:00:00Z Residents eagerly queued to stock up on essential or eyed big-ticket items like washing machines, hospital beds and sofas. Volunteers spend Sundays to help Singapore’s less fortunate 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z So what’s to become of those Black Friday savings you planned on for big-ticket items like televisions, video games and toys? How retailers are reinventing Black Friday during COVID-19 2020-10-25T04:00:00Z Traditionally, this is a time when houses are re-decorated, big-ticket items purchased, feasts held and gifts exchanged. Despite coronavirus, Indian traders stock up in hopes of festive cheer 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z After multiple delays, Wonder Woman 1984 is still slated for a Christmas 2020 release, but it’s one of the few big-ticket films left this year. James Bond’s next film No Time to Die delayed till 2021 — an entire year 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods increased just 0.4 percent in August following a much larger gain in the previous month. Durable-goods orders for August are weak compared to July 2020-09-25T04:00:00Z The biggest gains for banks affiliated with palm oil come from big-ticket financial services, such as corporate loans. Palm oil labor abuses linked to world’s top brands, banks 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods jumped 11.4% in July, the third consecutive gain after a steep two-month plunge. This Week: Home sales, Costco earns, durable goods orders 2020-09-20T04:00:00Z Their economies rely on a steady stream of tourists traveling to nearby, big-ticket outdoorsy destinations every year. US national park gateway towns ‘devastated’ as visitors stay away amid pandemic 2020-09-04T04:00:00Z Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods jumped 11.2 percent in July, the third consecutive monthly gain. Durable goods orders increased in July 2020-08-26T04:00:00Z A roof that’s new or recently replaced, for example, can be very attractive to prospective buyers, who may be relieved to learn they’re unlikely to have to pay for such a big-ticket item anytime soon. Improvements that will add value to your home | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z Quarterly earnings released this week by major retailers paint a picture of shifting spending patterns as consumers spend less on food and essentials, but more on big-ticket items including furniture and electronics. Target’s breakout quarter underscores big-box retailers’ growing footprint 2020-08-19T04:00:00Z While Arizona will be in the national spotlight in November as a presidential battleground and the home of one of the most closely watched Senate contests in the country, the primaries feature few big-ticket contests. Arizona voters will find COVID-19 precautions at polls 2020-08-03T04:00:00Z Universal may opt to let big-ticket sellers play exclusively in theaters longer than 17 days. Universal’s Theatrical Releases Will Quickly Be Available in Homes 2020-07-28T04:00:00Z Consumers tend to buy big-ticket items at brick-and-mortar stores instead of online, and sales of expensive television sets were hurt as the pandemic kept shoppers away, analysts said. Apple supplier LG Display posts widened loss amid weak TV demand 2020-07-23T04:00:00Z But with the outbreak nearly completely subsided, people are reconsidering those big-ticket purchases as they look for ways to save in the face of broader weakness throughout the economy. China’s Economy Rebounds From Coronavirus, but Shares Fall 2020-07-15T04:00:00Z Historically, it’s also one of the best days of the year to save money on big-ticket items like electronics and appliances. Black Friday shopping could look very different this year 2020-07-16T04:00:00Z But the Republican party’s big-ticket contributors still do. Healthcare is Trump's Achilles heel. Republicans don't get it | Lloyd Green 2020-07-15T04:00:00Z With the federal deficit hitting a historic high in June, Republicans are likely to object to big-ticket spending. McConnell: GOP virus aid for schools, others out next week 2020-07-14T04:00:00Z Many Republicans view the outlay as excessive, and they want to avoid another round of big-ticket spending. McConnell eyes virus aid as evictions, benefits cuts loom 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z Last week, the Commerce Department reported that orders to American factories for big-ticket goods rebounded by more than expected last month as the U.S. economy began to slowly reopen. US manufacturing bounces back in June on reopenings 2020-07-01T04:00:00Z On a more encouraging note, orders to American factories for big-ticket goods rebounded last month from a steep pullback in April and March as the economy began to reopen. Asian stocks follow Wall Street higher on bank news 2020-06-26T04:00:00Z These events also must strike a tricky balance between the appointment-viewing qualities of traditional big-ticket television and the watch-when-you-want ethos of streaming. Why Disney Plus’s July 4 streaming of ‘Hamilton’ is historic 2020-06-24T04:00:00Z As for other big-ticket items such as concerts, the professor believes the marketplace is large enough keep three stadiums busy, but adds: “The competition will be fierce.” Rose Bowl facing lost revenue and uncertain financial future 2020-06-16T04:00:00Z One of Avalon’s cheese vendors is marketing its chevre online so that smaller purchases might offset the loss of big-ticket bulk orders. ‘I don’t even know how the dominoes fell’: Gripped by recession, some businesses evolve — but struggle to see a path to full recovery 2020-06-03T04:00:00Z The Commerce Department said last week that orders for big-ticket manufactured goods dropped 17.2% in April after falling 16.6% in March. Survey: US factories sink in May for third straight month 2020-06-01T04:00:00Z However, as lockdown restrictions were eased, Americans moved away from stockpiling staples and instead splurged on discretionary big-ticket items, helping boost margins for retailers. Americans splurge at Walmart, Target as stimulus checks kick in 2020-05-21T04:00:00Z One of the big-ticket items in this year’s GAO report is Defense Department’s handling of carryover balances for projects begun but not finished in one fiscal year. Coburn’s anti-duplication effort has saved Uncle Sam $393 billion: GAO 2020-05-19T04:00:00Z Another big-ticket item is the cleaning, which accounts for $75,000 of the added costs. U.S. companies discover the dark side of a COVID-19 business boom 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z Some analysts see the potential for a “lipstick effect,” in which people, unable to buy big-ticket items, indulge in smaller luxuries like a pricey lipstick. Why Get All Made Up With Nowhere to Go? 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z While we featured some big-ticket items yesterday, today’s roundup is focused more on practical additions to your home that won’t cost a whole lot. Save on Ring’s Peephole Cam, a shower-friendly Bluetooth speaker, and more 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z She delayed two big-ticket medical procedures scheduled for earlier this year — an MRI exam and a medically necessary contact lens, each procedure worth about $5,000 to health-care providers. Historic financial decline hits doctors, dentists and hospitals — despite covid-19 — threatening overall economy 2020-05-04T04:00:00Z Facebook and Google said that they weren’t hiring as much as expected in some areas and that they planned to spend less than they forecast on new buildings and other big-ticket items. Big Tech’s Worries Should Worry You 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z Pentagon officials anticipate a three-month delay across several of its big-ticket projects as a result of the manufacturing closures brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Crippled by coronavirus: Pentagon anticipates three-month delay on big projects 2020-04-20T04:00:00Z While household goods are being restocked, two pervasive forces work against uninterrupted supplies of big-ticket items, from cars and appliances to laptop computers and cellphones. Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent Minnesota editorials 2020-04-06T04:00:00Z Demand for big-ticket items such as homes and cars is lagging, but “long queues are lining up to luxury stores and restaurants because of pent-up demand.” Empty malls. Closed stores. Will coronavirus forever change how we shop? 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z Lowering interest rates, for example, makes the financing of big-ticket purchases cheaper. News Analysis: Recession is coming. The only questions now are how soon and how deep 2020-03-16T04:00:00Z Chinese shoppers are by far the biggest spenders on big-ticket luxury goods and are nowhere to be seen. Nervous consumers around world pull back amid viral outbreak 2020-03-12T04:00:00Z Moderate senators complained the more liberal House was rushing through too many big-ticket items. Virginia reshaped as Democrats put historic stamp on laws 2020-03-08T05:00:00Z Incumbents and established politicians were far more successful in collecting campaign donations and big-ticket endorsements. In L.A. City Council races, incumbents and political veterans pulling ahead 2020-03-04T05:00:00Z Progressive Leasing, executives said, would help cash-strapped shoppers buy big-ticket items they couldn’t otherwise afford. A Best Buy program is doubling the price of items for some customers 2020-02-27T05:00:00Z For its 180+ million members, eBay is a great place to unload big-ticket items. 8 places better than Craigslist to sell your stuff 2020-02-21T05:00:00Z Buttigieg and Sanders argued about the Vermont senator’s big-ticket plans and refusal to release his full medical records. Takeaways from the Democratic debate 2020-02-19T05:00:00Z The plan would pay for a further 177 miles of wall construction by taking the money from Pentagon accounts earmarked to buy fighter aircraft, vehicles, warships and other big-ticket weapons systems, the document showed. Trump seeks to divert more Pentagon money to border wall construction 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z In three short weeks, this race will shift from window-shopping to the big-ticket purchase of Super Tuesday, when one third of the party’s delegates will be awarded across expensive states like California and Texas. After New Hampshire it's clear: Joe Biden's campaign is on life support | Richard Wolffe 2020-02-12T05:00:00Z The sport’s big-ticket free agent starters all got huge deals, so the Angels landed the innings-eating Bundy and the veteran Teheran instead. Restocked Angels hope Rendon leads resurgence in AL West 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods rose in December as a jump in demand for military aircraft offset a sharp decline in commercial aircraft that reflected Boeing’s problems with its 737 Max. Home prices picked up in November; Wawa customer data compromised 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z Public pension obligations, health care needs and state corrections costs are other looming big-ticket items. Kentucky governor to unveil his budget plan to lawmakers 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z There’s just not a lot of big-ticket legislative items on the docket. In 2020, DC will be mostly about politics, not legislation 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z As a result, she says, there is less of a focus on "token gifts", as young people put their money into single big-ticket experiences rather than buying "pointless" presents. How do toy shops pick the right Christmas toys? 2019-12-24T05:00:00Z Economists predict that business orders for big-ticket manufactured goods rose sharply last month. This Week: New home sales, durable orders, holiday sales 2019-12-23T05:00:00Z “Your presidential campaign right now as we speak is funded in part by money you transferred, having raised it at those exact same big-ticket fundraisers you now denounce,” he said. Analysis | A collegial start gives way to fireworks at sixth Democratic debate 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z It’s neat to see the Jumanji series sneak some of that old-fashioned performance value into a big-ticket Hollywood blockbuster. Jumanji: The Next Level is a body-swapping delight 2019-12-13T05:00:00Z Corbyn’s metropolitan socialism, his big-ticket nationalizations and green industrial strategy, did not cut it in communities that had voted Labour for generations. Boris Johnson Wins, and Britain Chooses the Devil It Knows 2019-12-13T05:00:00Z On the other hand, I advise most people to skip extended warranties for big-ticket purchases such as high-definition TVs and kitchen appliances. Are extended warranties worth it? Not so much, experts say 2019-12-13T05:00:00Z That overshadowed his attempts to highlight his raft of big-ticket socialist reforms. Key takeaways from Boris Johnson’s sweeping election victory 2019-12-13T05:00:00Z There are plenty of ways to meet the deadline for flexible spending accounts, and you don’t need to buy big-ticket items. Tips for using flexible spending dollars before year’s end 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z The Utes continue their promising play ahead of a big-ticket matchup against top-ranked Kentucky on December 18. Allen leads Utah 98-67 blitz over C. Arkansas 2019-12-07T05:00:00Z On Wednesday, there was a flurry of upbeat reports, including rising orders for big-ticket items and a decline in first-time claims for unemployment aid. Corporate debt nears a record $10 trillion, and borrowing binge poses new risks 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z But the lack of big-ticket items could prove a hard sell for activists on the doorstep. Public spending battle lines drawn as Boris Johnson launches Tory manifesto 2019-11-25T05:00:00Z The next big-ticket projects that China wants to develop include a $1 billion central highway connecting the capital Colombo with the central Kandy district, a 15,000-hectare investment zone in Hambantota and oil refineries. A hospital and clean water: China on the charm offensive in Sri Lanka 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z For now, those big-ticket sports are primarily found on broadcast networks and the cable channel ESPN. 'We had some issues,' exec says on Disney+ glitches 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z Last week’s biannual art sales in New York were notably lacking in big-ticket items with no painting or sculpture estimated to sell for more than $45m. Wealthy people are spending less – are they seeing signs of a recession? 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z |
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