Maryland city tops WalletHub’s purchasing power ranking on best cities for Hispanic entrepreneurs list
Columbia, Maryland ranks first when it comes to Hispanic purchasing power in a new WalletHub survey evaluating the best U.S. cities for Hispanic entrepreneurs.
Activist investor controls enough of Southwest Airlines to call for special shareholder meeting
Elliott Investment Management has been pushing for big changes at the Dallas based airline, including dumping its CEO and chairman. Now, it looks like they're making good on their promise.
Big Lots weighing possibility of bankruptcy filing as sales dwindle
The discount retailer has faced declining sales.
Tools and Tiaras' teaching trade skills to girls
Tools and Tiaras is a nonprofit on a mission to change the stigma about working in skilled trades, especially when it comes to girls.
Grocery chain joins Walmart, CVS, others in ending cigarettes sales
CVS, Target and Walmart have already removed tobacco products from stores and online.
Maryland city will pay you $20,000 to move there
A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there.
Survey reveals Americans' 2 biggest financial regrets
Amid ongoing inflation, a new survey found that the majority of Americans have financial regrets. Here's what they are.
Ex-Peloton billionaire CEO John Foley says he's lost all his money
Former Peloton CEO and co-founder John Foley said in a new interview that his fortune dried up. “I’m an open book… I’ve had to sell almost everything in my life."
The US added 818,000 fewer jobs this year than originally estimated
Over 800,000 fewer jobs were added by employers in the last few months, but consumer sentiment about the economy is still strong.
Kroger-Albertsons merger trial: What to know about the proposed plan, possible impact on grocery prices
Albertsons and Kroger proposed a $24.6 billion merger in 2022, with the Federal Trade Commission suing to prevent the deal claiming that it would stop competition among retailers and increase grocery prices.
Labor Day 2024: When is it and why do we celebrate?
Here’s what to know about the federal holiday, and some tips for celebrating.
Company offering 'dream job for dog parents' in nationwide search
Woofz, a puppy and dog training app, has launched a nationwide search in the U.S. to hire someone for what it says is "the dream job for dog parents."
USPS could slow service in certain areas as it seeks to cut costs
The USPS is considering cost-cutting measures that could result in slower mail delivery for long-distance and rural services.
Here's how much money you need to feel 'rich' in 2024
Fewer than one in five Americans surveyed said they are currently on top of their finances.
Canada rail strike to end after government forces arbitration: reports
A Canadian railroad strike will apparently be short-lived: the government has ordered the country's two major railroads to enter arbitration and get trains rolling again.
Walmart and Target are cutting prices to entice customers
Major retailer like Target and Walmart have been issuing price cuts for droves of items throughout the summer to stimulate sales. Here's how they are doing.
Judge blocks FTC's ban on noncompete clauses, stalling worker protections
A federal judge in Texas has blocked a U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule that would have banned noncompete clauses for workers.
What are Sneex shoes? Spanx founder Sarah Blakley's new product
Sarah Blakley, the inventor of Spanx, has another product to unveil to the fashion world - a hybrid sneaker stiletto.
Who is Mike Lynch, the British tech entrepreneur missing after yacht sank?
Mike Lynch, once considered the "British Bill Gates," is missing after the sinking of a superyacht off the coast of Italy on Monday.
Biden asks Supreme Court to lift block on student loan repayment plan
The Biden Administration has turned to the Supreme Court to help lift a block on the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.