Retail

Several prominent mergers and acquisitions have been blocked or challenged by the Biden-Harris administration in 2024, including the proposed deal between Albertsons and Kroger.

This week's increase marked the highest level on the 30-year loan since mid-July, when the rate was 6.89%, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac data.

Elon Musk rejects economic scarcity ideology, suggesting that there is basically "infinite potential" for creating jobs and businesses.

The full retirement age for Social Security is set to increase in 2025, with the age for new retirees to claim and receive their full benefit rising to 66 years and 10 months.

The U.S. national debt is climbing at a rapid pace, on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by President Biden and Congress.

Starbucks workers have expanded their strike to more cities and closed 59 stores across the U.S. as of Monday, the union said amid stalled negotiations.

The National Retail Federation predicts nearly half of all shoppers will head to department and discount stores to knock out their shopping lists this holiday season.

Nissan and Honda agreed to consider a merger and set up a joint holding company, which would create the world's third-largest automaker.

Workers at an Amazon warehouse on Staten Island in New York will join thousands of others as the strike against the retail giant continues.