WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy
WW International Inc., which has struggled to remain competitive as weight-loss drugs surge in popularity, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Mike Rowe warns of troubling trend among working-age men, says trades are the answer
Mike Rowe warns that millions of working-age men are leaving the labor force and says a return to skilled trades could help solve the crisis.
Mike Rowe on Gen Z embracing trade careers: They ‘got the memo’
MikeRoweWorks Foundation CEO Mike Rowe joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss the growing trend of Gen Z pursuing trade-based careers and why the U.S. urgently needs more skilled labor to support the economy.
Rite Aid files for bankruptcy for second time in less than 2 years
Drug store chain Rite Aid announced on Monday that they are filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in less than two years.
Cisco, UPS, other companies adjusting workforce as they embrace AI: report
Some companies have been adjusting their workforce as they simultaneously embrace more artificial intelligence and automation, according to Forbes.
Fed is in 'purgatory' over inflation uncertainty, economist says
KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk analyzes the resiliency of the U.S. economy and the jobs market on 'Making Money.'
The beginning of Trump's 'golden age' is here and putting 'more money' in your pocket, labor secretary says
"The golden age is here," according to Trump's labor secretary, who predicts that jobs numbers will "continue to go up" throughout the president's administration.
Trump Labor sec says 'the golden age is here' after better-than-expected jobs report
U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer reacts to a positive April jobs report and breaks down where American careers are booming.
US job growth cooled in April amid economic uncertainty
The U.S. Department of Labor's employment report for April showed that job growth slowed in the U.S. amid uncertainty over economic conditions, as well as the impacts of trade policy.
White House eyes training for skilled trades to help boost manufacturing
FOX Business' Lauren Simonetti discusses how skilled trades can help meet the demand for manufacturing jobs and shows off the human-built 'co-bot.'
Demand for skilled trades will skyrocket in next 8 years, government predicts
FOX Business' Lauren Simonetti reports from a New Jersey trade school as the Trump administration makes a push for skilled trades.
Italian restaurant chain files for bankruptcy again, closes locations
Bertucci’s, an Italian restaurant chain with locations along the East Coast, has filed for bankruptcy for the third time since 2018 and closed seven restaurants across three states.
Private sector added 62K jobs in April, well below expectations, ADP says
The figure reported on Wednesday is well below economists’ estimates of 115,000 jobs and also down sharply from the prior month’s reading of 155,000 jobs.
Merck breaks ground on $1B Delaware site to boost US supply chain
Merck CEO Robert Davis spoke about the new state-of-the-art biologics center slated to be based in Wilmington, Delaware that could eventually provide thousands of jobs.
GOP rep rips Dems over Trump impeachment articles: Looks like Hakeem Jeffries 'lost control of one his members'
Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wis., reacts to Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar filing articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, talks tariffs and discusses the accomplishments within the president's first 100 days in office.
Americans trimming back wage expectations for new jobs: NY Fed
The New York Federal Reserve's consumer expectations survey found Americans are lowering their expectations for starting wages at a new job compared with November 2024.
Anthropic anticipates AI virtual employees coming in next year, security leader says
Jason Clinton, Anthropic CISO, says the company anticipates AI employees will appear on corporate networks in the next year, Axios reported.
FOX Business Briefs 4/22
Verizon surpassed expectations with its first-quarter earnings; Kimberly-Clark warns of rising costs; Roche to invest $50 billion in U.S. production; Oscar voters must watch all nominated movies.
Pope Francis' views on business, the economy through the years
Pope Francis died at the age of 88, and the late pope discussed economic issues during his 12 years leading the Catholic Church, urging more opportunities for the poor and young.
Trump's tariffs projected to increase unemployment, but escape mass layoffs: Allianz
Allianz economists are forecasting that the unemployment will rise to 5% by early 2026, though mass layoffs aren't expected as inflation raises consumer prices due to Trump's tariffs.