McDonald's is in the spotlight lately: what is the hourly pay for employees?
McDonald's raised wages for its employees at corporate-owned restaurants over the past three years. It pledged that company-owned restaurants would increase to $15 an hour by 2024.
Buybuy Baby closing all stores, shifting to online-only business model as part of 'strategic reset'
Buybuy Baby, once owned by Bed Bath & Beyond, is shuttering all of its physical stores and shifting to an online-only business model as part of a "strategic reset."
Blue state regulators could hike price at pump just days after election, GOP lawmakers warn
Californians, already facing the nation's highest gas prices, may see more pain at the pump if the California Air Resources Board's proposed changes to the low carbon fuel standard pass.
Colsen fire pits sold at Amazon, Walmart recalled after multiple burn injuries: report
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Thursday announced that approximately 89,500 Colsen-branded fire pits have been recalled after a couple of dozen people have been injured from flames escaping the container.
Where was inflation the highest in September? Boston and Chicago ranked near the top
Americans are facing vastly different rates of inflation depending on where in the U.S. they live, as the Northeast and Midwest regions experienced faster price growth in September.
Major paint company to lay off 1,800 workers, close facilities
PPG is cutting nearly 2,000 jobs in the U.S. and Europe as it undergoes a comprehensive cost reduction program. It's also selling its architectural business.
Retail sales show solid increase in September
Retail sales rose by more than expected in September, with an increase of 0.4% exceeding economists expectations as the consumer showed signs of continued strength.
Airbnb unveils new co-host network to boost number of listings on platform
Airbnb released a number of updates on Wednesday, including a new co-hosting network aimed at increasing the number of listings available on the platform.
American consumers see debt delinquency risk rising, higher long-term inflation: NY Fed
The New York Fed found that consumers' expectations about missed debt payments edged higher in September for the fourth consecutive month, as some may face increased budget pressures.
Holiday spending projected to hit new record this year
The largest retail trade group in the U.S. expects holiday spending to grow modestly despite a shortened shopping period and economic toll from two hurricanes.
Oil and gas trade group decries Gov. Newsom's 'personal insults' in wake of bill designed to lower pump prices
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Monday to combat the increasing gas prices across the state as driver complain of high prices at the pump.
California Gov Newsom signs bill to combat surging gas prices: Big Oil has 'been fleecing you for decades'
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to combat rising gas prices in California soon after state lawmakers passed legislation in a special session.
Bath & Body Works apologizes for candle after alleged likeness to Ku Klux Klan hood stirs controversy
Bath & Body Works is rushing to pull a holiday-themed candle from its shelves after some online users said its label was reminiscent the white hoods synonymous with the Ku Klux Klan.
Jamie Dimon warns of 'critical issues' that could affect US economy
JPMorgan Chase & Co. chief Jamie Dimon on Friday sounded the alarm about "critical risks" to the U.S. economy in the bank's third-quarter earnings report.
US producer prices unchanged in September
The unchanged reading in the producer price index for final demand last month followed an unrevised 0.2% gain in August, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday.
Hurricane Milton leaves thousands of Florida gas stations without fuel
There are nearly 2,000 gas stations that are out of fuel in Florida a day after Hurricane Milton slammed into the state. It's the second major storm in recent weeks.
Inflation rises 2.4% in September, above expectations
The Labor Department on Thursday released closely watched inflation data for September that showed the consumer price index rose 2.4% last month, which was slightly above expectations.
Hurricane relief efforts: Walmart US CEO says its parking lots are available for cellphone charging, laundry
Walmart is using its parking lots to help storm victims get access to emergency supplies, get a hot meal, charge their phones, do laundry and even take a shower.
Housing markets that could see the biggest impact from falling mortgage rates
Realtor.com broke down the top 10 real estate markets that are likely to see the most impact from falling mortgage rates. Topping the list is Washington, D.C.
September jobs report: Which industries hired the most workers?
The U.S. labor market grew at a faster rate than expected in September with notable gains in the food and beverage sector as well as health care, although manufacturing shed jobs.