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Leading today’s Green Deals is Jackery’s early Black Friday sale that is taking up to 50% off power stations – both directly from its site and through its Amazon storefront – with prices starting from $90. Following right behind is the next iteration of Rad Power’s November sales, which is offering up to $300 in savings, and has its errand-running sidekick, the RadRunner Plus Utility e-bike at $1,699 with a free accessory promotion, among others. Next, we have two exclusive EcoFlow DELTA Pro solar generator bundles that are beating out EcoFlow’s own Black Friday rates while they last, starting from $1,899. We also have the best one-day sale to date on Greenworks’ 80V 21-inch Mower, 13-inch String Trimmer, and 730 CFM Lear Blower combo that is down at a new $570 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s early access Black Friday sales from Bluetti, Electric Bike Co., and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

Jackery early Black Friday sale takes 50% off power stations, solar and home backup bundles, accessories, more from $90

Jackery’s early Black Friday savings event has begun and continues through November 20, with the brand taking up to 50% off on a huge collection of its power stations, bundle packages, and accessories. Alongside the ongoing launch specials for the new Explorer 5000 Plus unit, which you can learn about here, one offer that caught my eye immediately is the Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station which comes along with two 200W solar panels for $1,899 shipped, after using the on-page coupon. This package would normally run you $3,299 most days, with most discounts over the year mostly keeping costs above $2,479, though we did spy the first drops to the $1,899 low during the recent Prime Day sales. Now, with this sale, you’re getting another chance to score one of the best solar generator bundles at the all-time lowest price we have tracked anywhere.

Boasting a 2,042.8Wh capacity, Jackery’s Explorer 2000 Plus offers massive expansion possibilities for your campsite, nomad setup, or even home backup power. It can support up to five expandable batteries that bump its capacity to 12,000Wh, or you could connect two Explorer 2000 Plus stations, each with five batteries, and further increase the capacity to 24,000Wh. With a max solar input of 1,200W, this station can be fully charged in up to two hours by connecting it to six SolarSaga 200W panels or via wall outlet (this does not account for any expandable combinations you may be using). You’ll have 10 output ports to cover devices and appliances – plus, complete control to monitor and adjust settings through the Jackery app via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

There are two alternative bundle packages that you may want to consider for more backup power – especially if you plan to use it for home backup or supporting larger gatherings with its expandable capacity. The first gives you the power station, two 200W panels, as well as an extra battery (reaching 4,085.6Wh) for $2,599, down from $4,999. The second takes the above bundle and adds a second extra battery (6,128.4Wh) for $3,299, down from $6,599.

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  • Explorer 3000 Pro (3,024Wh) with two 200W solar panels and transfer switch: $2,499 (Reg. $4,199)
  • Explorer 5000 Plus (5,040Wh) with two 500W solar panels and smart transfer switch: $4,999 (Reg. $5,999)
    • comes with free protective cover

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Get a reliable sidekick for errands and fun alike with Rad Power’s RadRunner Plus e-bike at $1,699 + free gear, more

Rad Power has begun its second seasonal sale through November 13, with up to $200 taken off e-bikes alongside some additional free accessory promotions. The discount is going to the RadRunner Plus Utility e-bike that is down at $1,699 shipped – plus, you’ll be getting a free accessory under $200 too. Normally priced at $1,799, we’ve seen this model go as low as $1,599 in 2024. You’ll get a nice little $100 shaved off the tag here today, dropping things to the second-lowest price we have tracked this year, and it’s a nice bonus to balance out the lower discount with the accessory promo too. You can browse all the eligible accessories on the landing page here, and keep in mind that the discount will be automatically applied in your cart before checkout.

The RadRunner Plus arrives ready to be your faithful commuting and errand-running sidekick throughout the days ahead, which comes fully loaded with some solid features. The 750W brushless geared hub motor comes powered by the 672Wh battery and is supported by five levels of pedal assistance (and a bonus zero-level for manual pedaling). You’ll be cruising around at 20 MPH top speeds for up to 45+ miles on a single charge with this model, with the body itself being well-made and highly durable.

The stocked features include Kenda K-Rad 20-inch tires with fenders over each, Tektro Aries mechanical disc brakes, an LED Headlight that can be set to automatically turn on in lower light settings, an integrated taillight with brake lighting and a flash mode, a 7-speed Shimano derailleur, an integrated rear cargo rack with a 120-pound carrying capacity, a half-twist throttle, and a backlit LCD display with a USB port to charge your devices.

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Save up to $2,400 on EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro power station with a 160W or 400W solar panel from $1,899 (Exclusive deals)

We’ve got two 9to5Toys-exclusive power station deals coming to us from Wellbots, which is offering a pair of EcoFlow DELTA Pro solar generator bundles at significantly reduced rates. The first of these delivers a DELTA Pro Portable Power Station with a 160W solar panel for $1,899 shipped, after using the promo code 9TO5EARLYBF200 at checkout for an additional $200 off the price tag. This bundle would normally run you $3,998 at full price, but you’re getting a nice $2,099 slashed off the tag that not only drops it to a new all-time low but along with the second offer (more on that below), both are beating out EcoFlow’s current Black Friday pricing (with the 160W panel not being offered at all direct from their site).

EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro power station delivers a reliable 3,600Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity (expandable up to 25kWh with additional equipment) that will be able to support you on trips out of the home and even power devices and appliances at home when emergencies strike. It dishes out power up to 3,600W, surging to 7,200W, and sports 14 output ports for versatile coverage. Recharging the station’s own battery is fairly quick too, as plugging it into a standard wall outlet will refuel it back to full in just 1.8 hours, or you can get a full recharge in 2.8 hours when utilizing the maximum 1,600W of solar input. All the usual remote smart controls you’ve expected from EcoFlow are available here and can be accessed through the companion app when connected by Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

The second of these exclusive offers from Wellbots gives you the DELTA Pro power station with an even bigger 400W solar panel for $2,399 shipped, after using the promo code 9TO5EARLYBF200 at checkout for an additional $200 off the price tag. This means you’re getting the increase of 240W of solar input at so much less of a cost than buying it direct from EcoFlow, with the same bundle there running you $4,898 in total, with discounts having brought costs down as low as $2,799.

Greenworks 3-tool lawn care combo

For today only save $530 on Greenworks’ 80V mower, trimmer, and blower combo at new $570 low

Courtesy of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 80V 21-inch Mower, 13-inch String Trimmer, and 730 CFM Blower Combo for $569.99 shipped through the rest of the day. Normally this bundle is priced at $1,100, but we’ve been regularly seeing it brought down between $600 and $700 throughout 2024, with the lowest it’s gone being the drop to $579 during Best Buy’s Labor Day sale. Today though, you’re looking at the best price to date, as it beats out the former low by $10 and lands it at a new all-time low price – ultimately saving you a full $530.

This 3-tool bundle from Greenworks is a perfect way to update and upgrade your lawncare routine while getting some major savings over buying tools one by one. The mower comes equipped with an 80V brushless motor, housed inside the 21-inch steel deck and powered by the included 4.0Ah battery (which can be switched out among all three tools here). You’ll get enough power to cover 1/2 acre of mowing on one charge, with seven positions of cutting height adjustment and a simple push button start over annoying pull strings. The string trimmer delivers a 13-inch wide cutting path and can run for up to 80 minutes with the battery while on its lower power setting – plus, it has the brand’s dual bump feed head. The leaf blower sports a variable speed trigger with cruise control while being capable of producing 730 CFM of airflow that reaches up to 170 MPH. Head below for more.

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The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.

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Venmo revenue grows 20%, with debit card payment volume soaring

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Venmo, long a centerpiece of PayPal‘s growth story but often criticized for its lack of monetization, is becoming a bigger contributor to the business.

PayPal said Tuesday in its first-quarter earnings release that revenue at Venmo increased 20% year-over-year in the first quarter, though the company didn’t provide a dollar figure. PayPal acquired Venmo in 2013 through the acquisition of parent company Braintree.

While it’s long been a popular consumer service for sending money to friends, Venmo’s ability to drive meaningful revenue has been a major question mark for investors, especially as competition from rivals like Zelle and Square Cash has intensified.

Venmo’s total payment volume rose 10% from a year earlier, but revenue grew twice as fast, reflecting the business opportunity. Venmo only gets revenue from specific products like Pay with Venmo at online checkout, Venmo debit cards, and instant transfers, but not from peer-to-peer payments.

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Ahead of the earnings report, Jefferies analysts noted that Venmo revenue growth appeared to be “accelerating sharply” and flagged its rising contribution to branded checkout as a key area to watch. Compass Point analysts similarly said that while competition from Zelle and Square Cash remains fierce, Venmo’s traction with debit cards and online checkout could “open up new monetization avenues” if adoption trends continue.

The company added nearly 2 million first-time PayPal and Venmo debit card users during the quarter, and total debit card payment volume across PayPal and Venmo climbed more than 60%. Meanwhile, Pay with Venmo transaction volume surged 50% year over year, and Venmo debit card monthly active users grew about 40%.

PayPal reported better-than-expected earnings for the quarter but missed on revenue. The company reaffirmed its full-year guidance, citing macroeconomic uncertainty.

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PayPal reports first-quarter earnings beat, maintains forecast

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PayPal reports first-quarter earnings beat, maintains forecast

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PayPal reported better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter, but the company missed on revenue and reaffirmed its guidance for 2025 due to macro uncertainty. The stock fell about 2% in pre-market trading.

Here’s how the company did compared with Wall Street estimates, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG:

  • Earnings per share: $1.33, adjusted vs. $1.16 expected
  • Revenue: $7.79 billion vs. $7.85 billion expected

While sales increased just 1% from $7.7 billion a year earlier, PayPal said the results reflect a strategy to prioritize profitability over volume, rolling off lower-margin revenue streams.

Transaction margin dollars, the company’s key measure of profitability, grew 7% to $3.7 billion, marking the company’s fifth consecutive quarter of profitable growth under CEO Alex Chriss.

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PayPal shares are down 24% this year, while the Nasdaq has dropped 10%

Total payment volume, an indication of how digital payments are faring in the broader economy, missed estimates, coming in at $417.2 billion, versus the nearly $418 billion analysts projected. The number of active accounts rose 2% from a year earlier to 436 million.

Venmo revenue rose 20% year over year, though the company didn’t provide a dollar figure. Total payment volume for Venmo increased 10% to $75.9 billion. Pay with Venmo transaction volume climbed 50% in the quarter and Venmo debit card monthly active users increased by about 40%.

Chriss has focused on better monetizing key acquisitions like Braintree and Venmo. DoorDash, Starbucks and Ticketmaster are among businesses now accepting Venmo as one way that consumers can pay.

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Ahead of PayPal’s earnings report, some analysts had struck a cautious tone despite the company’s focus on margin expansion. Morgan Stanley analysts warned in a note on Monday that investor sentiment remained bearish due to the potential impact of tariffs, competitive pressure from Apple and Shopify, and the risk of a long-term slowdown in branded checkout growth.

Jefferies analysts highlighted PayPal’s China cross-border exposure as an emerging risk tied to potential new tariffs and changes to the de minimis exemption.

For the second quarter, PayPal issued better-than-expected guidance, forecasting adjusted earnings per share of $1.29 to $1.31, above the average analyst estimate of $1.21. Transaction margin dollars will increase 4% to 5% to between $3.75 billion and $3.8 billion, the company said.

However, for the full year, PayPal chose to reaffirm its guidance, citing “global macroeconomic uncertainty.” The company expects earnings per share of $4.95 to $5.10 for the year and free cash flow in the range of $6 billion to $7 billion.

PayPal shares are down 24% this year, while the Nasdaq has dropped 10%.

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BP profit falls sharply but CEO says oil major ‘off to a great start’ in strategy reset

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BP profit falls sharply but CEO says oil major 'off to a great start' in strategy reset

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British oil giant BP on Tuesday posted slightly weaker-than-expected first-quarter net profit, following a recent strategic reset and a slump in crude prices.

The beleaguered oil and gas major posted underlying replacement cost profit, used as a proxy for net profit, of $1.38 billion for the first three months of the year. That missed analyst expectations of $1.6 billion, according to an LSEG-compiled consensus.

BP’s net profit had hit $2.7 billion a year earlier and $1.2 billion in the final three months of 2024.

The results come as the energy major faces fresh pressure from activist investors less than two months after announcing a strategic reset.

Seeking to rebuild investor confidence, BP in February pledged to slash renewable spending and boost annual expenditure on its core business of oil and gas.

BP CEO Murray Auchincloss told CNBC’s “Squawk Box Europe” on Tuesday that the firm was “off to a great start” in delivering on its strategic reset.

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“We had a great operational quarter. We had our highest upstream operating efficiency in history. Our refineries in the first quarter ran at the best they’ve run in 24 years. We had six exploration discoveries in a row, which is really unusual and we started out three major projects,” Auchincloss said.

For the first quarter, BP announced a dividend per ordinary share of 8 cents and a share buyback of $750 million.

Net debt rose to $26.97 billion in the January-March period, up from $22.99 billion at the end of the fourth quarter. BP had previously warned of lower reported upstream production and higher net debt in the first quarter, when compared to the final three months of last year.

Shares of BP fell 3.3% on Tuesday morning. The firm is down roughly 8% year-to-date.

Activist pressure

BP’s green strategy U-turn does not appear to have gone far enough for the likes of activist investor Elliott Management, which went public last week with a stake of more than 5% in the London-listed firm.

The disclosure makes the U.S. hedge fund BP’s second-largest shareholder after BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, according to LSEG data.

Elliott was first reported to have assumed a position in the oil and gas company back in February, driving a share price rally amid expectations that its involvement could pressure BP to shift gears back toward its oil and gas businesses.

BP’s Auchincloss declined to comment on interactions with investors when asked whether the firm was under pressure from the likes of Elliott to go beyond the plans announced in its February pivot.

Notably, BP suffered a shareholder rebellion at its annual general meeting earlier this month. Almost a quarter (24.3%) of investors voted against the re-election of outgoing Chair Helge Lund, a symbolic result that reflected a sense of deep frustration among the firm’s shareholders.

Mark van Baal, founder of Dutch activist investor Follow This, told CNBC last week that he hoped the shareholder revolt means Amanda Blanc, who is leading the process to find Lund’s successor, will look for a new chair who is “climate competent” and “will not respond to short-term activists so quickly.”

Lund is expected to step down from his role next year.

Takeover candidate

BP’s underperformance relative to industry peers such as Exxon Mobil, Chevron and Shell has thrust the energy major into the spotlight as a prime takeover candidate. Energy analysts have questioned, however, whether any of the likeliest suitors will rise to the occasion.

BP’s Auchincloss on Tuesday said that he wouldn’t speculate on whether the company is a takeover target, but confirmed the oil major had not asked for any sort of protection from the British government.

“What I will say is we’re a strong, independent company and we’ve got sector-leading growth. And if we can deliver the sector-leading growth, and the first quarter is a fantastic example of that, then I have no concerns. I think we’re going to do great,” Auchincloss said.

Murray Auchincloss, chief executive officer of BP, during the “CERAWeek by S&P Global” conference in Houston, Texas, on March 11, 2025.

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Oil prices have fallen in recent months on demand fears. International benchmark Brent crude futures with June delivery traded at $65.19 per barrel on Tuesday morning, down more than 1% for the session. That’s lower from around $84 per barrel a year ago.

Asked whether weaker crude prices could put the some of the firm’s reset plans in jeopardy, Auchincloss said, “Not really. We have a balance of products that we think about that generate revenue for us. So, oil, natural gas and refined products as well.”

— CNBC’s Ruxandra Iordache contributed to this report.

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