Target quarterly results fall as holiday discounts and dockworker strike hit profits
Target etched out a slim sales increase in the third quarter and profits slumped as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending and costs related to a dockworker strike in October dragged on results.
Asset management giant buys Jersey Mike's sandwich chain
Asset management firm Blackstone will become the majority owner of sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s in a deal that values the company at a reported $8 billion.
Map: How much of a restaurant worker's income comes from tips
Restaurant employees rely on the kindness of customers when it comes to tips, which can make up a sizable portion of their take home pay based on findings in a new report.
Trump Stimulus Checks: Will they be issued, and could you receive one?
Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online.
Prince George’s County takes up electric vehicle bills
In Prince George’s County, two significant electric vehicle bills are up for a final vote on Tuesday, with the sponsoring councilmembers planning a rally before the council session begins.
America’s casual dining ‘heydays are over’ as experts reveal next restaurant chains to rise and fall
With several casual restaurant chains facing financial hardships, experts are weighing in on what this could mean for the industry.
How much you need to make to afford a single-family home in most US cities
Housing costs rose to record numbers in 2024.
Credit card debt surges to another record high, New York Fed data shows
Americans' debt balances grew across the board, but Fed researchers voiced 'concerning' growth in auto and credit card delinquencies.
Advance Auto Parts closing over 700 locations following sluggish performance
Advance Auto Parts will close over 700 locations, including corporate stores and independently-owned locations, as part of a financial restructuring effort.
Nearly half of Americans say debt is affecting their health: Study
A new study reveals that household debt is increasingly becoming a source of stress for many Americans.
Red Lobster's new menu ditches endless shrimp, but fan favorite returns
Red Lobster recently revamped its menu bringing back these popular food items to its restaurants.
Turkey Prices for Thanksgiving 2024: States where you'll pay the most and least
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and people are making room in their freezers for the holiday's star attraction: the turkey. This year, turkey prices average about $2.08 per pound, according to a new study from FinanceBuzz, which compiled data from grocery stores across the United States. A 15-pound turkey, enough to serve 10 people, will cost around $31.
23andMe announces workforce cut of 40% before the holidays
DNA site 23andMe is now announcing a big cut just before the holidays – the latest setback for the struggling South San Francisco startup.
80,000 pounds of Costco butter recalled for lacking disclaimer about milk
The recalled 46,800 pounds of butter “list cream, but may be missing the Contains Milk statement," according to the FDA.
American Freight closing all stores amid parent company's bankruptcy filing
The furniture and appliance retailer is shuttering all of its locations and kicking off store closing sales as part of Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings by its parent company.
Nissan to cut 9K jobs, reduce CEO's monthly pay by 50% as company faces 'severe situation'
Nissan President and CEO Makoto Uchida volunteered to immediately begin forfeiting half of his monthly compensation, and other executive committee members also volunteered to take pay cuts.
Tyson Foods under investigation by Department of Labor over child labor claims
The Department of Labor received two separate tips that minors were possibly working at two Tyson Foods plants in Arkansas.
Stocks, bitcoin surge on Trump's return to White House
The U.S. stock market, Elon Musk's Tesla, banks and bitcoin are storming higher as investors bet on what Donald Trump's return to the White House will mean for the economy and world.
TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy, COVID-19 pandemic blamed for financial woes
TGI Friday's has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
IRS increases 401(k), other retirement plan contribution limits for 2025
The IRS has updated its eligibility thresholds and contribution limits for 401(k), IRA and other retirement accounts.