Dow hits 40,000 for first time
The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 40,000 for the first time ever Thursday as investors celebrated solid earnings and a slight easing of consumer inflation last month.
Social Security check may be bigger next year. Here's why
Social Security COLA estimate rises amid stubborn inflation.
McDonald's $5 meal deal: More details reported in plan to lure customers
McDonald’s is launching a new $5 meal deal promo to help lure in price-conscious customers. Here’s when it will start, according to reports citing internal emails.
$3 million may be paid to private student loan borrowers ignored by servicer – Here's who is impacted
A student loan servicer may be on the hook for ignoring borrowers' requests for payment reduction on loans held by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts following a CFPB enforcement action.
Walmart laying off hundreds of employees, relocating many remote workers
Walmart is laying off hundreds of employees at its campus offices, as well as relocating many remote employees. Here’s what to know.
American Eagle joins exodus from San Francisco mall
American Eagle is the latest store slated to exit the struggling San Francisco Centre, which has witnessed a string of major retailers vacate.
New vehicles are becoming more affordable as vehicle loan interest rates decline
New vehicle prices are dropping, but auto insurance rates are continuing to rise across the country.
Most baby boomers heading toward retirement have little saved: study
Baby Boomers in their 60s have little saved for retirement while many Gen Xers have nothing saved.
Red Lobster reportedly closing dozens of US restaurants: See the closure list
Red Lobster has closed at least 48 locations across the U.S. as the seafood restaurant chain faces financial trouble, according to a restaurant liquidator who is holding an online auction.
Snoop Dogg's 'Gin & Juice' drink brand to sponsor college football bowl game
The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl Presented by Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop will be played at Arizona Stadium in Tucson on Dec. 28. It's expected to feature teams from the Mountain West Conference and Mid-American Conference.
US regulators investigate credit card rewards 'bait and switch' schemes
U.S. authorities have already taken action against American Express and Bank of America in a "bait and switch" credit card rewards investigation.
RSA Conference expected to generate $62 million for San Francisco
San Francisco was buzzing with activity on Thursday as 40,000 visitors filled the Moscone Center for the RSA Conference.
California's wine industry facing down turn
Every segment of the wine industry, from super premium to jug wines, is seeing slowing and sluggish sales. When it's all added up, the industry was down 8.7 percent last year. That directly affects more than 400,000 California jobs still fighting back from Covid.
Slaughterhouse cleaning company fined $649K for child workers, some as young as 13
Federal investigations found 24 children, some as young as 13, doing “dangerous" work at slaughtering and meat packing facilities in Iowa and Virginia.
Visa and Mastercard lawsuit: Businesses urged to claim their share in $5.5B settlement
A $5.5 billion antitrust settlement with Visa and Mastercard offers potential payouts to businesses who accepted their cards between 2004 and 2019.
There are now 550 US cities where the typical home value is $1 million or more
California and New York have the largest share of million-dollar homes, making up most of the 550 cities with high home values.
Is Google maintaining illegal monopoly? Bay Area attorneys discuss DOJ antitrust case
Google and the U.S. Department of Justice delivered closing arguments Friday in Washington D.C. in the government's antitrust case against the Silicon Valley tech giant.
Popular Italian restaurant in San Francisco pivoting amid tough economic realities
Popular casual Italian restaurant Che Fico Alimentari in San Francisco is pivoting its business strategy. It's not exactly closing for good, but they are making some big changes due to tough economic realities.
Bettergoods, Walmart’s new store-label grocery brand, coming to stores
Walmart’s new low-cost brand is bringing hundreds of grocery items, including plant-based and gluten-free options, to stores at prices that start at just $2.
Costco has yet to bring warehouses to these 3 US states
Three U.S. states still don't have Costco locations, despite the retailer having hundreds of stores across the country. Here's why.