Online prices rise in August as food, apparel lead gains
E-commerce price gains returned in August, led by the increasing costs of groceries and apparel. Shoppers have spent $580 billion online so far this year.
Green groups slam Dems' natural gas pipeline side deal as a 'betrayal'
Environmental groups slammed a permitting reform deal announced by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., saying it would "accelerate the wildlife extinction crisis."
Buttigieg, Biden administration 'out of touch' with reality: Scalise
Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., discusses California's effort to ban gas-powered vehicles, the Biden administration's climate change policies and the 2022 midterms.
US energy 'in a much better position' than Europe: Heritage Foundation senior fellow
Historian and Heritage Foundation Senior Fellow Niall Ferguson says the U.S. would be in an 'even better' position if it did more to exploit its 'vast reserves of natural gas.'
Disney CEO pushes back at DeSantis, Buttigieg praises no gas cars plan and more: Monday's 5 things to know
Bob Chapek pushed back against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' push to ban discussion of sexual or gender identity in young students' classrooms and more economic reports kick off Monday.
California gas car ban 'interesting,' EV adoption must happen 'quickly' to beat climate change says Buttigieg
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said he was closely following climate change initiatives like California's ban on gas-powered vehicles after 2034.
Sen. Hassan: Biden 'took too long' to tackle inflation
Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., says President Biden "took too long" to work on getting a handle on inflation that has impacted the U.S.
Disney CEO rejects investor calls to spin off ESPN
Disney CEO Bob Chapek has rejected activist investor Daniel Loeb's call for the media company to sell or spin off ESPN, saying he has plans for the network.
Visa, Mastercard, AmEx to categorize gun store sales separately
Visa, Mastercard and American Express will now label sales at gun stores separately. Gun control advocates argue that the separate category will help curb gun violence.
Burger King to pour $400M into advertising, restaurant remodels, app improvements over 2 years
Burger King unveiled a plan on Friday to accelerate sales growth, making investments in advertising, remodeling and relocations and the Burger King app.
Apple 14 launch shows ‘commercial space opportunity is expanding’: Al Root
Barron’s senior writer Al Root joins Barron’s deputy editor Ben Levisohn and Barron’s reporter Carleton English to discuss market stability, the oil and gas industry and Apple’s recent launch.
Rivian, Mercedes-Benz announce partnership to produce electric vans
Rivian and Mercedes-Benz Vans are launching a joint venture to manufacture large electric vans. Vehicles would be manufactured in an existing European factory.
King Charles III: How the new British monarch can impact an economy on the brink of crisis
The King has limited practical power, but he has private weekly meetings with the prime minister during which he can express views and provide guidance on current issues.
Wolfspeed president reveals how the company is meeting EV demand
Wolfspeed president and CEO Gregg Lowe provides insight on the company's race to meet EV demands on 'The Claman Countdown.'
Argentina raises financing rates for soybean farmers who hoard stock
Argentina will start increasing interest rates for soybean farmers who hold onto more than 5% of their production in an effort to raise dwindling foreign currency reserves.
Online sports betting sees huge bump from last year, indicating a busy year ahead
Online betting activity for the NFL's season opener saw a 77% increase from last year's levels, and location verifications were up from 12.7 million last year to 22.6 million this year.
Shaken and stirred: Ukraine war hits James Bond's glassmaker
French tableware brand Duralex is joining an array of European firms that are limiting production because of soaring energy costs provoked by Russia's war.
No matter what, Europe's energy crisis 'ends up pretty bad': Gary Kaltbaum
Fox News contributor and investment advisor Gary Kaltbaum says the European Union needs to address oil disruptions from Russia and the continent's natural gas consumption needs.
Tesla considers building Texas lithium refinery
Tesla is reportedly considering setting up a battery-grade lithium refinery on the Texas coast. If approved, construction could begin later this year.
Federal judge rules against Maine lobster fisherman looking to overturn whale protections
Lobster fishermen in Maine were denied an appeal by a federal judge to overturn new fishing rules designed to help save endangered whales, which limit the harvest of lobster.



















