Inflation returns as top problem facing small business owners
Sentiment among small businesses about the economy remained muted in December, reflecting fears over the ongoing worker shortage and still-high inflation.
Offices around America hit a new vacancy record
The vacancy rate for office space in major U.S. cities is at a record high of 19.6% according to Moody's Analytics as more Americans and companies embrace remote or hybrid work options.
United Airlines discovers loose bolts on its Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes after Alaska Airlines incident
United Airlines found loose bolts in its Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes, as the aircraft model continues to be scrutinized amid the Alaska Airlines emergency landing incident.
Fed rate cuts are off the table in 2024: Tracy Shuchart
Hilltower Resource Advisors CEO Tracy Shuchart says Red Sea attacks are causing supply chain disruptions, adding to inflationary pressures on 'Making Money.'
US farmers warn Biden’s economy spells ‘destruction’ ahead of 2024 Iowa caucuses
Farmers and Republican voters in Iowa fear a second Biden administration would further "cripple" the economy and agricultural industry via inflation and green energy.
Americans' inflation expectations drop to lowest level in 3 years, NY Fed survey shows
A New York Federal Reserve survey released Monday shows consumers are bracing for inflation to remain above the central bank's 2% target in the long term.
Critical piece of Alaska Airlines Boeing plane found in Portland school teacher's backyard
NTSB officials said the Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 "door plug" and two cell phones have been recovered after the Boeing 737-9 MAX blowout at 16,000 feet.
US sees successful launch of Vulcan rocket, paving the way for first moon landing by private company
United Launch Alliance launched its Vulcan rocket in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Monday in a mission that includes the first U.S. moon landing attempt in over 50 years.
SEC sides with activist shareholders in fight with Apple over free-speech resolution
The SEC ruled Apple Inc. must put forward to a shareholder vote this spring a resolution that would hold the company accountable for alleged "censorship" practices.
GM’s robotaxi unit Cruise offers money to settle California crash probe
General Motors' robotaxi unit Cruise is offering to settle an investigation by a California regulator of the company's failure to disclose details about a pedestrian-involved accident.
Massachusetts snowstorm cancels, delays flights at Boston's Logan Airport
Nearly 150 flights were canceled at Boston's Logan International Airport as of Sunday morning as a winter storm dumped snow across the state.
Bjorn Lomborg blasts WaPo article suggesting house plants are harming climate: Stop the 'doom-mongering'
Stanford's Hoover Institute fellow Bjorn Lomborg responds to a Washington Post article alleging that house plants are bad for the planet.
New York man launches bourbon brand in honor of toddler daughter who suffered a stroke
New York father names his spirit company Fat Baby Bourbon after he was inspired by his miracle baby, who suffered a stroke at two days old — and has made a remarkable comeback.
Soda taxes made sugary drink prices rise and sales fall in cities that tried them, study finds
A new study finds soda taxes reduced sales of sugary drinks by about one-third in five U.S. cities that enacted the taxes, suggesting vindication for policymakers.
Initial US employment reports overstated by 439,000 jobs in 2023
Increased government spending and hiring have padded 2023 year-end unemployment numbers by over 400,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
FAA grounds 171 Boeing 737 Max 9s after Alaska Airlines panel blows out in mid-flight
The Federal Aviation Administration has temporarily grounded 171 "certain" Boeing 737 Max 9 planes after an incident in which a panel blew out in mid-flight on Friday.
Michigan woman wins over $900,000 in lottery: 'I thought something was wrong'
A Michigan woman recently won nearly a million dollars after buying a lottery ticket. After she thought she didn't win, the Michigan Lottery app told her otherwise.
BlackRock layoffs coming as firm matures, ESG pullback and Bitcoin ETF approval
Money management firm BlackRock plans to announce layoffs of about 3 percent of its global workforce in the coming days, totaling about 600 employees.
Alaska Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Portland after section of plane blew out mid-air
An Alaska Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing Friday shortly after takeoff when a large portion of the aircraft blew out in midair.
These stocks can offer appealing yields in 2024
'Barron's Roundtable' panelists discuss the best income investments to look out for in 2024.



















