Is not having a 401(k) as a benefit becoming a deal breaker for new hires?
Workers are realizing it takes years of planning to shape up their nest egg for a comfortable retirement, and they’re counting on their 401(k) to help them reach their goals.
Zoom asks employees to return to office for first time since COVID-19 pandemic
Zoom has told its employees to return to the office for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic led employees to use video communications to speak with coworkers.
Judge denies Texas Pete's request to dismiss lawsuit that hot sauce is made in North Carolina, not Texas
A California judge said that she won't dismiss the false advertising case against the maker of North Carolina-based hot sauce Texas Pete.
Fishermen, activists protesting offshore wind projects on the East Coast: 'A manmade environmental disaster'
Rhode Island fisherman Chris Brown and CFACT President Craig Rucker outline why they are protesting offshore wind farms and sound the alarm on the threat posed to wildlife.
Wells Fargo fixing tech issue after customers report missing deposit transactions
Wells Fargo said Friday that it has been working to resolve a technical issue that caused some customers' deposit transactions to disappear from their accounts.
Job growth continues to decline as Fed eyes another rate hike
Employment increased by 187,000 jobs in July, indicating a slower increase from last month. But despite a slowing in job growth and inflation, the Fed may keep raising interest rates this year.
'Bitcoin Bonnie and Clyde' plead guilty to money laundering hacked crypto
A husband-and-wife team dubbed "Bitcoin Bonnie and Clyde" pleaded guilty Thursday to laundering money hacked from cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex in 2016.
Toyota companies, Pony.ai partner to advance production of driverless robotaxis
Toyota companies and Silicon Valley startup Pony.ai announced Friday they would partner on a joint venture to advance production and deployment of driverless robotaxis.
Looking for today's lowest mortgage rate? Try 15-year terms | August 4, 2023
Borrowers should act fast to lock in their preferred term, as interest rates are rapidly rising.
Amazon's acceleration warrants a big stock upgrade: Mark Mahaney
Evercore ISI senior managing director Mark Mahaney analyzes Amazon and Uber on 'Varney & Co.'
Amazon touts artificial intelligence products, services for businesses
Tech giant Amazon held its Q2 earnings call on Thursday as executives touted its AI initiatives, including the Bedrock platform businesses can use to make AI tools and models.
Home on Long Island Sound sells for record $139M
A 13,500-square-foot home on 50 acres of waterfront property in Greenwich, Connecticut, has sold for just shy of $139 million, Sotheby's International Realty said Thursday.
Mortgage rates edge higher to nearly 7%
Mortgage rates increased again this week, with the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage climbing to 6.90%. The average rate on 15-year fixed mortgages rose to 6.25%.
Massachusetts regulators investigate investment firms' use of AI
Massachusetts is investigating the use of artificial intelligence by investment firms in client-facing tools and marketing materials to ensure there are safeguards.
Personal loan interest rates plunge for 3- and 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Ozempic, Mounjaro makers face ‘stomach paralysis’ lawsuit
A woman is suing Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, claiming they did not properly warn patients about certain side effects of Ozempic and Mounjaro medications that have surged in popularity.
Today's lowest mortgage rate? 10-year terms at 6.125% | August 3, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for August 3, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Poorly designed railroad crossing contributed to fatal Missouri Amtrak derailment, according to report
Federal investigators recently determined that a poorly designed railroad crossing in Missouri contributed to the fatal collision that killed four people and injured 146 others.
Tom Brady takes minority stake in second-tier English club Birmingham City
Tom Brady became the minority owner of Birmingham City -- an English soccer club who plays in the second-tier Championship. Thursday is his 46th birthday.
AI has already surpassed human capabilities in several domains; which jobs are next?
A psychologist and artificial intelligence expert points out professions in which new GenAI is already superior to humans and warns a number of industries are vulnerable.


















