Honolulu to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Honolulu will require employees at "restaurants, bars, gyms, movie theaters, museums, arcades and other similar establishments" to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to operate.
Walgreens raising starting wage for employees to $15 an hour
Walgreens announced on Tuesday that it will be raising the starting wage of its hourly workers to $15 an hour by Nov. 1, 2022.
Businesses exiting California surges in 2021, dealing 'death knell' to state's economy
The number of businesses fleeing California is on the rise.
Fed faces new challenge spelling out employment goals
Federal Reserve officials are talking more about how to define a fuzzy concept—maximum employment—that will heavily influence their thinking around how much longer to keep interest rates near zero.
Afghanistan withdrawal, August jobs report, Zoom earnings top week ahead
While the upcoming week will be lighter for earnings, investors will take in key economic data related to housing, jobs and the consumer.
Virginia residents plead guilty in unemployment fraud case
More southwest Virginia residents who prosecutors say conspired with dozens of others to file fraudulent claims for pandemic unemployment benefits have pleaded guilty.
Wall Street reacts to Fed chairman's speech on tapering, rate hikes
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech at the virtually-held Jackson Hole symposium left Wall Street cheering the idea that rate hikes were still well off on the horizon.
CEO of BurgerFi explains how the company provides opportunity for growth
Julio Ramirez explains how his organization has been able to grow despite inflation and wage hikes and gives his take on mask mandates on 'Mornings with Maria.'
Americans losing confidence in US economy as delta variant drives COVID-19 surge
Americans' confidence in the U.S. economy is waning as the highly contagious delta variant drives a COVID-19 surge nationwide.
Fed's Powell signals tapering could begin this year, but suggests rate hike a ways off
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled Friday the U.S. central bank expects to begin unwinding some of its ultra-easy monetary policies by the end of the year as the U.S. economy continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bipartisan infrastructure plan could create over 800K new jobs by 2030, S&P analysis shows
President Biden's $1.2 trillion plan to rebuild the nation's crumbling infrastructure will create up to 1 million new jobs over the next decade, according to a new report published this week.
Verizon promotes defunding the police and idea America is fundamentally racist: report
Telecommunications giant Verizon rolled out a diversity training that advocated for defunding the police and controversial ideas associated with critical race theory, according to a new report.
Unemployment may not return to Trump lows: Fed official
The U.S. unemployment rate may not return to the more than half-century lows recorded under former President Donald Trump, according to Kansas City Fed President Esther George.
Lululemon hiring 8,000 workers, hiking pay
Employees will still be eligible for lululemon’s team-based bonus program, giving them the opportunity to earn an extra $3 to $6 an hour on average for achieving store-based goals.
Kansas City Fed president: There's opportunity to 'dial back' asset purchases
Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President Esther George argues the U.S. economy is ready for tapering measures.
KC Fed president: Better to taper sooner rather than later
Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank President Esther George on the U.S. economy and tapering measures.
Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley adjust return-to-office plans amid delta variant concerns
Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, and Morgan Stanley are making adjustments to their return-to-the-office plans amid growing concerns about the spread of the delta variant.
Boy Scouts lawsuit: Judge approves $850 million settlement, lawyers negotiate increased payout for victims
A bankruptcy judge has approved an $850 million settlement from the Boy Scouts of America as the yearslong lawsuit begins to show some resolution for tens of thousands of victims of sexual abuse.
Affordability, job growth, warm weather attracts new homebuyers to Texas: Expert
Land Tejas executive vice president Uri Man explains why some Texas cities are reportedly the best places to buy a house in the U.S.
Texas cities take top ranks for best places to buy a house in 2021
Land Tejas executive vice president Uri Man reacts to a new WalletHub report which found that five Texas cities are some of the best places to buy a home.



















