McDonald's is in the spotlight lately: what is the hourly pay for employees?
McDonald's raised wages for its employees at corporate-owned restaurants over the past three years. It pledged that company-owned restaurants would increase to $15 an hour by 2024.
Election Day is closing in and investors are betting on the US dollar
Currency markets' demand for the U.S. dollar has surged in recent weeks as uncertainty about the outcome of the fast-approaching election mounts, with traders hedging their bets.
Boeing strike costliest in economic damage so far in 2024
Boeing and its striking union machinists have reached a tentative deal that could end the work stoppage, which analysts say has been the most costly of 2024.
US oil industry trolls Kamala Harris’ fracking flip-flop flip-flop: ‘Got it?’
The U.S. Oil & Gas Association on Monday took a Kamala Harris aide to task over the presidential contender’s apparent flip-flopping on the issue of fracking.
Elon Musk gives nod to John Deaton in Massachusetts Senate race against Elizabeth Warren
Musk took to his own social media platform on Monday to show support for Deaton, the moderate Republican who is lagging significantly behind Warren, a progressive Democrat, in the polls.
Chamber of Commerce wades into election season by spotlighting risk of 2025 tax hikes
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is wading into the tax policy debate in the lead-up to Election Day, as Congress faces a debate over taxes set to automatically increase at the end of 2025.
Charles Payne: Our debt-driven economy is a 'ticking time bomb'
'Making Money' host Charles Payne explains why America's massive federal deficit is a problem.
Zero red flags from credit spreads is a good sign for today's market: Ian McMillan
Adaptiv portfolio manager Ian McMillan discusses the importance of understanding technical patterns in the market on 'Making Money.'
US is in a K-shaped economy with the 'haves and have-nots': Frances Donald
RBC chief economist Frances Donald analyzes the 'huge divergences' in the U.S. economy on 'Making Money.'
Why mortgage rates are going up despite the Fed's interest rate cut
Mortgage rates are increasing in recent weeks despite the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates last month for the first time in four years.
Top economist says cutting the federal headcount 'should be done'
Heritage Foundation public finance economist EJ Antoni gives his outlook for the national deficit and supports cutting 'counterproductive' federal jobs.
Gold continues to push higher: Adam Kobeissi
The Kobeissi Letter Editor-in-Chief Adam Kobeissi argues Gold is the 'global safe haven trade.'
US oil producers are 'up to the challenge' of unleashing energy: API CEO
American Petroleum Institute CEO Mike Sommers spotlights the importance of domestic energy production and compares Trump and Harris' respective regulatory environment for oil.
Buybuy Baby closing all stores, shifting to online-only business model as part of 'strategic reset'
Buybuy Baby, once owned by Bed Bath & Beyond, is shuttering all of its physical stores and shifting to an online-only business model as part of a "strategic reset."
BlackRock cements firm's behemoth status
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, who oversees the world's largest asset manager, gave his take on why global investors are turning to his firm to invest and what is means for U.S. capital markets.
The 'path of least resistance' continues to support markets: Jason Katz
UBS managing director and senior portfolio manager Jason Katz reacts to stocks retreating Monday and markets predicting a presidential win for Trump.
Why some Americans will receive an extra Social Security check in November
Some American retirees will receive an extra Social Security payment in November due to a scheduling quirk involving the payment schedule of SSI payments to beneficiaries.
Israelis trying to figure out the right way to go after Iran: Kurt Volker
Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker discusses the ongoing Israel war, leaked classified documents on Israel's planned strikes and the impact of a Trump presidency on Iran's plans.
The Fed may have to be 'more muted' with next rate decision, expert warns
UBS Wealth Management senior vice president Brenda O'Connor Juanas and Strategic Wealth Partners' Mark Tepper look ahead to the election's impact on markets and notable earnings out this week.
The 'world is in chaos,' so secure your balance sheets: Jeff Sica
Circle Squared Alternative Investments' Jeff Sica says investors must pay attention to the presidential candidates' tax cuts and analyzes gold and bitcoin valuation.