Video: Sony 'cautious' on demand

Sony's CEO says the embattled Japanese giant is cautious about U.S. and European demand.

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Video: 08/14 Consumer Sentiment Drops

08/14/09 Consumer Sentiment fell unexpectedly, according to a preliminary August reading by the University of Michigan.

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Video: Video games slide amid recession

Video games sales, thought to be recession proof, are now falling victim to the tough times.

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Video: 07/08 Credit Card Deliquencies at Record High

07/08/09 Consumers fall behind on credit card payments at a record pace as the recession and unemployment hit hard.

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Video: 06/29 Consumer Spending on Rise, Savings Rate Rises Faster

06/29/09 Income and spending is up in the US but the savings rate is increasing at a much faster pace as consumers look for a cushion against the recession.

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Video - Business Update: Hopeful shoppers

U.S. consumer confidence staged its biggest jump in three years in April but there are concerns a possible flu pandemic may put shoppers back in a foul mood.

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Video - Your Money: Frugal dining tips

Enjoying a dinner at a restaurant can be a real challenge in trying economic times. AP Personal Finance editor Trevor Delaney offers tips for the frugal diner. E-mail your questions to yourmoney@ap.org

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Video - Business Update: Consumer shock

Total U.S. retail sales dropped for the first time in three months, according to government figures, which reignited fears the economy has yet to hit bottom.

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Video: The Overstock economy

In tough times consumers are looking for bargains, which has helped keep online department store Overstock.com in business.

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Video: From Bad to Worse...

02/24/09 Economists project the economy will get worse this year than thought as consumer spending declines.

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Video: Starbucks brews up instant coffee

Starbucks is out with its version of instant coffee which it hopes will spur sales and draw in new customers looking for a lower price point. Starbucks, which has launched a war on "misperceptions about affordability, unveiled its new Via Ready Brew instant coffee that sells for less than $1 a cup. The move from the Seattle company, which grew like gangbusters selling pricey lattes and other "affordable luxuries," is another example of how the company has changed course as the world economy goes cold.

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Video - Business Update: Barbie's blues

Profits were sharply lower at toy company Mattel, maker of Barbie dolls, as recession-battered consumers and a stronger dollar hurt global sales in the fourth quarter. Consumer spending fell in December. Manufacturing activity fell across the nation, but the contraction was less severe than in recent months. Wall Street action signals further weakness for the year. Conway Gittens reports from New York.

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Video - Pre Market: Starbucks

01/29/09 The stories, data, and stocks that may have the greatest impact during the next trading session.

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Video - Business Update: Confidence plunges

As the layoff announcements rise, confidence in the U.S. economy falls. There is more evidence of just how troubled the U.S. economy is. A new report shows consumer confidence is at record lows, as layoff announcements continue. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Video: Consumers shun electronics

Consumer electronics makers see plumetting demand for their gadgets. The consumer electronics industry is under siege, as Americans hesitate to open their wallets. Even Microsoft is feeling the pinch. The company announced it is slashing almost 5,000 jobs- its biggest cuts ever. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Video: Consumer wallets slam shut

Retail sales fell sharply in December as consumers stayed home, pushing sales lower by 2.7 percent. The American consumer was on vacation this past holiday season. Retail sales plunged far more than expected, and the outlook is grim. Bobbi Rebell reports.

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Video: Stock Stumble on Wal-Mart

01/08/09 US Markets are on the donwside today as investors take in the worst holiday retail sales figures in years.

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Video: Toyota Stops Production

01/07/09 Toyota halts production at all of its plants in Japan as it faces decling demand.

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Video: Chrysler, Toyota, Lead Declines in Auto Sales

U.S. auto sales plummeted in December as the worsening economy further pinched consumers wallets.

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Video: 2009 Looks Grim For Retailers

Thousands of stores are expected to close as unemployment grows and consumer confidence plummets. Meanwhile, chains like Wal-Mart are well positioned for 2009 as more shoppers scout out low-cost necessities, says retail expert Howard Davidowitz. Manoush Zomorodi reports from New York.

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