Some 14 million jobs won't exist globally in 5 years, report says
Here are the jobs that will be most impacted in the years ahead, according to the new report by the World Economic Forum.
BP reports $5 billion quarterly profit on strong oil, gas trading
BP’s profits have rebounded from last year's losses, and this quarter's earnings have exceeded analysts' expectations. Oil companies have been reporting higher earnings after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Bank deposits fell by more than $76 billion
Bank deposits fell by $76.2 billion in April, following the highly publicized closures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and other tech-focused financial institutions. Moreover, high interest rates continue to put pressure on both banks and consumers.
Biden asks student loan companies to prepare for end to payment pause
The Education Department has notified student loan servicers to prepare for an end to the COVID-19 student loan payment pause.
First Republic Bank seized by regulators, sold to JPMorgan Chase
San Francisco-based First Republic is the third midsize bank to fail in two months and is the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. history.
First Republic Bank shares nosedive amid uncertainty about rescue deal
Shares of First Republic Bank remain in a death spiral amid reports of uncertainty about whether the lender could see a rescue deal.
Gas prices dip, offering consumers some relief at the pump: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas dropped by five cents from last week to $3.68, reflecting a dip in oil prices, AAA said.
Drugmaker Akorn goes bankrupt, recalls medicines for people, pets
The company terminated all employees at its US sites and discontinued its Quality program, leading to a voluntary recall of various products.
Target expands locked merchandise cases to hit back at shoplifting
One of the things Target has utilized to curb shoplifting is locked-up cases. A Target spokesperson says the company is taking a "multi-layered approach to combating theft."
Bed Bath & Beyond coupons accepted at Big Lots, The Container Store in wake of bankruptcy
If you have Bed Bath & Beyond coupons that you didn't get to use, you’re not totally out of luck.
Tech sector continues to shed jobs as Dropbox lays off 500
Employees affected by the Dropbox layoffs will get 16 weeks pay as severance, plus an additional week's pay for every year of tenure.
Knowing how insurance rates are calculated could save drivers money: survey
Roughly 80% of American drivers surveyed can't identify the factors used to determine car insurance rate, a survey by the Zebra said. This knowledge gap could be costing them on their auto insurance premiums.
These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke
A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.
Supreme Court allows $6 billion in payments to continue in student loan relief case
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has declined to block a $6 billion student loan settlement involving more than 200,000 students who accused their schools of fraudulent activity. But not all borrowers qualify for relief. Here’s what you need to know.
What happens when you close a credit card?
Some aspects of a person's credit score will be affected immediately upon closing an account.
Bed Bath & Beyond bankruptcy: Coupons expiring, return deadlines
The time to use your Bed Bath & Beyond coupon or return an unwanted item is running out. Here are the deadlines to know.
Today's best mortgage rate? 15-year terms remain steady at 5.625 percent | April 24, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 24, 2023, which are mixed from last Friday.
Struggling Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy protection
Bed Bath & Beyond has filed for bankruptcy protection, but the company says its stores and websites will remain open and continue serving customers.
IKEA announces $2.2B US investment, 17 new stores
Ikea executives said the locations of the new U.S. stores are still being determined but hinted at a particular region where the company is seeing demand.
Mortgage rates rise, add to affordability issues
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate increased to 6.39%. Higher rates and low housing supply is putting affordability constraints on would-be homebuyers. But there are still ways to find the best rate.