June Jobs Report Falls Short of Forecasts
The U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on July 2, well below both the consensus estimate of 115,000…
Economy
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June Jobs Report Falls Short of Forecasts
The U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on July…
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Labor Market Strength Extends Fed Patience
The April jobs report gives the Federal Reserve a labor market that is sturdy enough to…
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Best States for Career Opportunities: Where to Find Work in 2024
As the U.S. job market evolves, several states are emerging as prime destinations for career opportunities.…
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Three Positive Takeaways from September’s Employment Report
Recent economic data highlights a surprisingly strong trend in job growth, bringing optimism to the business…
Companies
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UPS Refocuses For 2026
UPS is planning a major shift in 2026, reducing up to 30,000 operational jobs, which translates…
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Volkswagen’s U.S. Gamble Faces Policy Headwinds
Volkswagen is facing one of its toughest periods in the U.S. market, as trade policy and…
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Kraft Heinz Moves Toward Cleaner Labels and Healthier Ingredients
Kraft Heinz has pledged to eliminate all artificial FD&C food dyes from its U.S. products by…
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Capital One-Discover Merger Receives Regulatory Approval
In the biggest bank merger since the 2008 financial crisis, the Federal Reserve Board and Office…
Money
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Oura and Inspire Brands Consider IPOs
Wall Street’s IPO calendar is filling up again. U.S. companies have raised about $137 billion through…
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Consumers Post Strongest Borrowing Streak in Years
Federal Reserve data released Friday showed total consumer credit rising $20.7 billion in April, following a…
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The Forces That Defined Markets in 2025
The U.S. stock market closed out 2025 on a strong note, delivering gains for investors while…
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S&P Global Expands Private Markets Data
S&P Global has completed the acquisition of With Intelligence for $1.8 billion, marking another step in…
Policy & Trade
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International Shipping Adjusts to New U.S. Trade Framework
International postal operators are preparing for major changes in how they ship goods to the United…
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Farewell to the Penny: A Modern Currency Shift
The U.S. Treasury has confirmed that penny production will end in early 2026. This marks a…
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IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadline for Taxpayers in Several States
Most American taxpayers need to file their individual income tax returns by April 15. However, the…
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Automatic Relief Coming: IRS to Distribute $2.4B in Unclaimed Tax Credits
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is preparing to distribute a wave of special payments to nearly…
Industries
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Supply Chains Drive Warehouse Space Demand
Demand for large warehouses is picking up again after a slower stretch, as companies rethink how…
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Devon Coterra Deal Strengthens Permian Footprint
Devon Energy has agreed to merge with Coterra Energy in an all stock transaction valued at…
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Pediatric Cancer Policy Turns to Artificial Intelligence
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order directing an additional $50 million to childhood cancer…
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Kentucky: The New Battery Capital of the United States
Kentucky is rapidly emerging as a leader in the battery manufacturing industry, with a recent announcement…
Technology
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DoorDash Adds Drones to Delivery Fleet
DoorDash has earned federal clearance to fly its own delivery drones commercially and unveiled a new…
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Qatar National Bank Revolutionizing Payments with Blockchain
Qatar National Bank (QNB), one of the largest banks in the Middle East, has adopted JPMorgan’s…
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The Push for Seamless Global Communication
Major tech firms are pushing forward toward what many have dubbed the “universal translator.” Apple, Meta,…
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Amazon and The New York Times Ink Landmark AI Licensing Deal
Amazon has agreed to a multiyear content licensing deal with The New York Times, under which…
Consumer
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A Modern Retail Experiment: Nordstrom Revives the Catalog
Retailer Nordstrom, Inc. is reviving an old-fashioned marketing channel with a new 100-page holiday gift-guide catalog.…
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Finding Value at the Grocery Store
Finding Value at the Grocery Store Americans are embracing Hamburger Helper in greater numbers, not only…
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Backpacks, Auctions, and Blind Boxes: The Labubu Phenomenon Explained
Since 2024, a quirky collectible craze has taken off in China. Pop Mart’s Labubu toys, part…
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The Rise of Secondhand Vacations: A New Way to Travel for Less
Traveling to dream destinations no longer needs to break the bank. A growing trend called secondhand…
Work & Culture
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Daryl Katz’s OEG Brings 2028 World Cup of Hockey to Alberta
Under the leadership of Daryl Katz, entrepreneur, philanthropist, Founder and Chairman of OEG Inc., and owner…
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Nintendo Sequel Lifts Global Box Office
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” has opened as the biggest hit of 2026 so far, collecting…
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Canada’s $1 Million Treasure Hunt
Canada has a new adventure that blends riddles, geography, and the promise of gold. The Northern…
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Strategies for a Successful Midlife Career Change
Midlife career changes are becoming more common as working lives often span forty years. After decades…