Dow hits historic 50,000 point milestone while Nasdaq stumbles
'Barron’s Roundtable' breaks down the Dow’s 50,000 point milestone, winners and losers in the market, and what’s ahead for investors.
January layoffs rose to the highest level for the month since 2009
Major employers including UPS and Amazon announced significant job cuts in January, with transportation and tech sectors leading the nationwide layoffs surge.
Major firearms distributor serving thousands of retailers across multiple countries files for bankruptcy
Major outdoor sporting goods distributor Big Rock Sports files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, potentially affecting over 20,000 retailers across multiple countries.
Private sector added 22,000 jobs in January, well below expectations, ADP says
The figure reported on Wednesday is below economists’ estimates of an increase of 48,000 jobs and higher than the prior month’s revised reading of a gain of 37,000 jobs.
Energy giant bets big on US, says its electricity market 'hottest' in the world
Siemens Energy announced a $1 billion investment to expand U.S. grid equipment and turbine production, citing surging power demand driven by artificial intelligence and data centers.
Fox poll finds voters wary of rapid AI growth: Being used too quickly
The Lonski Group President John Lonski discusses the Fed's rate cut strategy and whether businesses are adopting AI too quickly on 'Varney & Co.'
Fed's Miran maintains call for aggressive interest rate cuts this year
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran is calling for aggressive interest rate cuts exceeding one percentage point after dissenting in the latest FOMC meeting.
Wall Street hotshot’s downfall deepens as bankruptcy filing lists guinea pigs, Apple watch among assets
Hedge fund manager Jason Ader, who helped unseat Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, admits he's down to just $240,000 in assets including guinea pigs worth $25 each.
Government shutdown will delay release of January jobs report
The partial government shutdown that began over the weekend will delay the release of the January jobs report slated for release on Friday.
Most Saks OFF 5TH locations nationwide to close amid bankruptcy proceedings
Saks Global said most of its Saks OFF 5TH locations across the United States will be closing starting early next week, with just 12 locations remaining open.
Nearly 100-year-old candy company files for bankruptcy amid rising costs, heavy debt: report
Nearly century-old Chicago candy maker Primrose Candy Co. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, seeking to restructure over $12 million in debt.
Tariffs may have cost US economy thousands of jobs monthly, Fed analysis reveals
A new Fed study estimates tariffs cost the U.S. economy 19,000 jobs per month in 2025, potentially raising unemployment by 0.1 percentage points.
GM pours millions into boosting wages, skills training for workers as major vehicle launches near
General Motors invests tens of millions of dollars into a Kansas plant to boost worker wages and skills ahead of three major vehicle launches this year.
JPMorgan Chase to offer $1K match for Trump Accounts belonging employees’ kids
JPMorgan Chase announced it will match the federal government’s $1,000 contribution to Trump Accounts belonging to eligible employees’ children.
Home Depot cuts 800 jobs, orders corporate staff back to office full time
Home Depot said it will eliminate about 800 jobs tied to its Atlanta store support center and require corporate employees to return to the office full time.
Instacart slaps NYC shoppers with surprise ‘regulatory response fee’ after new city law kicks in
Instacart added a $5.99 "Regulatory Response Fee" to NYC orders after the passage of new worker protection laws requiring a $21.44-per-hour minimum wage for drivers.
Fed will 'probably be wrong' on inflation outlook, Neil Dutta says
RENMAC head of economic research Neil Dutta analyzes the Fed’s shift from labor concerns to inflation on 'Making Money.'
Fed holds interest rates steady, pausing rate cuts amid economic uncertainty
Federal Reserve policymakers left interest rates unchanged at its January meeting after cutting rates at its three prior meetings amid uncertainty over the labor market and inflation.
Restaurant giant files for bankruptcy under massive debt shortly after touting major expansion
FAT Brands files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with $1.3 billion debt, affecting Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Twin Peaks and 16 other restaurant chains.
Fed expected to pause rate cuts after 3 straight reductions amid uncertainty over jobs, inflation
Federal Reserve expected to hold interest rates steady in the 3.5%-3.75% range as FOMC navigates inflation concerns and softening job market in first 2026 meeting.