Biden signs bill to boost US chip manufacturing to better compete with China
Biden signed the CHIPS Act, a $280 billion bipartisan bill to increase domestic high-tech manufacturing to boost U.S. competitiveness over China.
Personal loan rates tick up: 3-year loans still lower than same time last year
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Procter & Gamble responds to woman's viral claim of mystery object in tampon
TikTok video featuring Procter & Gamble's Tampax garnered over 1 million views.
Toys R Us reopens in 9 states, more locations 'coming soon'
All Toys R Us locations across the U.S. will be complete in time for holiday shopping season.
Today’s best mortgage deal: 30-year rates tumble even lower | August 5, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for August 5, 2022, which are largely down from yesterday.
‘Congratulations on being woke’: Cracker Barrel customers irate over adding plant-based sausage to menu
Hundreds of Cracker Barrel customers are accusing the restaurant chain of going “woke” after the company announced it would be adding plant-based breakfast sausage to its menu.
Gas prices drop amid wavering consumer demand, AAA says
Gas prices fell last week as consumer demand dropped from last year, and this downward trend could continue in the coming weeks, according to AAA.
Sleeping on the job? Casper is now hiring professional snoozers for cash
For $25 an hour, Mattress company Casper is hiring professional sleepers to test out their products in public — at Sleep Shops across the nation.
BP earnings triple to $8.5 billion as prices soared during Russia-Ukraine war
The good news for the London-based BP was bad news for consumers, as soaring energy prices contribute to the cost-of-living crisis in Britain and around the world.
Today’s the day to refinance: 30-year mortgage refinance rates plunge | July 28, 2022
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for July 28, 2022, which are largely down from yesterday.
Today’s 20-year mortgage rates plummet to 44-day low | July 28, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for July 28, 2022, which are down from yesterday.
JetBlue to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion, creating nation's 5th largest airline
The new JetBlue-Spirit agreement comes a day after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart.
How the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes affect your finances
Higher mortgage rates have sent home sales tumbling. Credit card rates have grown more burdensome, and so have auto loans. Savers are finally receiving yields that are actually visible, while crypto assets are reeling.
Day 5 of trucker rebellion at Port of Oakland ties up 50,000 cargo containers
Cargo operations at the Port of Oakland were shut down on Friday for a fifth day as independent truckers continued protesting a state labor law.
Macy's opening four smaller format stores outside malls this fall
The off-mall Macy's stores come as part of the company's broader strategy, which will shutter 125 Macy's stores in lower-tier malls by 2023.
Amid delays, American Airlines earns $476 million on record revenue in 2Q
American Airlines earned $476 million in the second quarter on record revenue from summer travelers and said Thursday that it expects to remain profitable in the third quarter.
Protesters challenge gig worker law, AB5, at Port of Oakland
Monday was the first day of what may become a big multi-day showdown and slowdown at the Port of Oakland.
GE reveals identity of 3 companies after historic split
General Electric on Monday revealed the names of the three companies that will operate on their own after the historic split of the one-time conglomerate, including a mashup of words that will make up the name of the new energy company.
20-year mortgage rates soar past 30-year rates | July 15, 2022
Check out the mortgage rates for July 15, 2022, which are up from yesterday.
Today’s best mortgage refinance deal? 10-year rates emerge as top savings option | July 15, 2022
With 20- and 30-year rates well above 5%, homeowners looking for a competitive interest rate may want to consider shorter repayment terms.