Economy

Dollar General agreed to pay $12 million as part of a settlement that will ensure a safer environment for across its more than 19,000 stores nationwide.

The flat reading in retail sales last month followed an upwardly revised 0.3% gain in May, the U.S. Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Tuesday.

Eviction filings are on the rise in several major cities as Americans continue to grapple with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and expensive rent costs.

Deloitte's back to school survey painted a picture on how parents will navigate this year's school shopping trips. With costs up, parents are weighing costs and their priorities.

The U.S. stock market has been on a roll this year, despite no change in interest rates, but some suggest the momentum is being fueled by Trump and his chances to retake the White House in November.

The rankings are in for the best states for doing business in 2024, and the winner took the top spot for a record sixth time thanks to its high marks for education.

Elon Musk, with an estimated fortune of more than $250 billion, plans to donate about $45 million per month to a super PAC backing former President Trump, according to a recent report.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that policymakers will not wait until inflation falls to 2% before they pivot to cutting interest rates.

Spending during Amazon's Prime Day sales event is expected to reach a record $14 billion, according to new data from Adobe Analytics. Prime Day kicks off on Tuesday.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump over the weekend was a "sad day" for the country.

Stop & Shop announced it's closing 32 underperforming locations throughout the Northeast as it tries to "create a healthy base" for the brand's future growth.

Maui's economy continues to take a hit almost a year after wildfires devastated portions of the island and killed over 100 people, due to the continued drop in tourism revenue.