What doom loop? New businesses open in San Francisco
Some small businesses in San Francisco are opening up and expanding, leading some residents to wonder if the city has turned a corner.
Maryland city will pay you $20,000 to move there
A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there.
Nvidia stock slips even after earnings top Wall Street estimates, demand for AI chips surges
Nvidia may have exceeded Wall Street estimates as its profit jumped — buffeted by the chipmaking dominance that has cemented Nvidia’s place as the poster child of the artificial intelligence boom — but investors seemed less than impressed.
Survey reveals Americans' 2 biggest financial regrets
Amid ongoing inflation, a new survey found that the majority of Americans have financial regrets. Here's what they are.
Kroger, other retailers charging fees for 'cash back' at registers
A recent report finds that some big retailers are levying fees on consumers who are asking for cash back during transactions at stores.
Ex-Peloton billionaire CEO John Foley says he's lost all his money
Former Peloton CEO and co-founder John Foley said in a new interview that his fortune dried up. “I’m an open book… I’ve had to sell almost everything in my life."
The US added 818,000 fewer jobs this year than originally estimated
Over 800,000 fewer jobs were added by employers in the last few months, but consumer sentiment about the economy is still strong.
Kroger-Albertsons merger trial: What to know about the proposed plan, possible impact on grocery prices
Albertsons and Kroger proposed a $24.6 billion merger in 2022, with the Federal Trade Commission suing to prevent the deal claiming that it would stop competition among retailers and increase grocery prices.
Labor Day 2024: When is it and why do we celebrate?
Here’s what to know about the federal holiday, and some tips for celebrating.
Fire guts family-owned San Francisco hardware store, one hospitalized
A longtime San Francisco hardware store went up in flames Sunday morning, sending one person to the hospital and causing major damage.
Company offering 'dream job for dog parents' in nationwide search
Woofz, a puppy and dog training app, has launched a nationwide search in the U.S. to hire someone for what it says is "the dream job for dog parents."
USPS could slow service in certain areas as it seeks to cut costs
The USPS is considering cost-cutting measures that could result in slower mail delivery for long-distance and rural services.
Over $450K in stolen merchandise recovered in Oakland home
Nearly half a million dollars worth of stolen goods were recovered in an Oakland home after a month-long investigation.
Here's how much money you need to feel 'rich' in 2024
Fewer than one in five Americans surveyed said they are currently on top of their finances.
Canada rail strike to end after government forces arbitration
A Canadian railroad strike will apparently be short-lived: the government has ordered the country's two major railroads to enter arbitration and get trains rolling again.
Disneyland to remove 'stereotypes' of Indigenous people from Peter Pan ride
Peter Pan's Flight at Disneyland is one of the original attractions that debuted on the theme park's opening day in 1955.
East Bay bridal shop closes without notice, leaving bride-to-be without a dress
An East Bay woman is planning to get married in less than two weeks. But the wedding dress she bought is gone. The bridal shop she purchased it from has closed its doors.
Walmart and Target are cutting prices to entice customers
Major retailer like Target and Walmart have been issuing price cuts for droves of items throughout the summer to stimulate sales. Here's how they are doing.
Judge blocks FTC's ban on noncompete clauses, stalling worker protections
A federal judge in Texas has blocked a U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule that would have banned noncompete clauses for workers.
What are Sneex shoes? Spanx founder Sarah Blakley's new product
Sarah Blakley, the inventor of Spanx, has another product to unveil to the fashion world - a hybrid sneaker stiletto.