PepsiCo to buy healthy soda brand Poppi for nearly $2B
PepsiCo announced on Monday that it will acquire a prebiotic soda brand called Poppi, which was founded by a family in Austin, Texas. The deal is valued at nearly $2 billion.
US retail sales rebound moderately in February
Retail sales rose 0.2% last month after a revised 1.2% decline in January, the Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Monday. The figure missed economists' expectations.
Distillers, brewers caught in the middle of trade war: 'Collateral damage'
Distillers and brewers in the nation are being impacted by the ongoing threat of tariffs, according to experts. It comes as the trade war among the U.S. and its allies escalates.
March Madness could potentially cost US economy up to $20 billion due to 'lost productivity,' survey finds
A recent Action Network survey reveals how much time college basketball fans who work full-time spend watching March Madness, and the potential ramifications it has on the U.S. economy.
Costco customers get more hours to fill up their cars with gas
Costco members now have a longer window during which they can visit the warehouse retailer’s gas stations to get cheap fuel for their vehicles.
Mortgage rates remain near 3-month low
Mortgage rates ticked higher to 6.65% after falling for seven straight weeks and remain near a three-month low, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac.
Trump’s former energy chief sounds alarm on ExIm-backed gas project as threat to America first energy agenda
The U.S. Export-Import Bank's vote on a $4.7B LNG project in Africa was criticized by former Secretary of Energy Rick Perry, who warns that it undermines Trump's America-first agenda.
Is the US housing market becoming a buyer-friendly market?
Real estate experts say the U.S. housing market in 2025 will likely move from a seller's market to be a more buyer-friendly market as inventory begins to rise.
GE Aerospace to invest nearly $1B in US manufacturing
GE Aerospace is the latest company to announce an investment in the U.S. economy under the Trump administration. GE said the funds are nearly double last year's commitment.
Egg prices will remain elevated as Easter approaches, Agriculture Secretary Rollins says
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins warned that egg prices will see another jump as the spring holidays near. It comes as the cost of eggs is surging.
Stocks sink as Trump places more tariffs on Canada
The major U.S. stock indexes tumbled on Monday, as concerns about the effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on economic growth spooked investors.
These are the US farm products that China has imposed tariffs on
China's tariffs against U.S. agricultural products take effect amid a U.S.-China tariff war. President Donald Trump has targeted China with tariffs, blasting the country for involvement with fentanyl pouring into the US.
Mortgage rates fall again with largest weekly decline since mid-September
Mortgage rates fell for a seventh week in a row, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.63%.
BJ's Wholesale Club plans expansion into Texas
BJ's Wholesale Club is opening dozens of additional locations over the next few fiscal years. Many of the new locations will be in the state of Texas.
US job cuts surge 245% in February on federal government layoffs
Planned layoffs surged in February to the highest level since July 2020, when the U.S. economy was in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report.
Starbucks CEO tells employees to be more effective after fresh round of layoffs
Starbucks' top boss made it clear to employees during an internal forum that they need to improve their efficiency in making decisions amid turnaround efforts.
How scammers are cashing in on tax season
With the use of artificial intelligence proliferating, cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated and convincing when they target victims during tax season.
Trump's speech pumps inflation fight from eggs to energy
President Trump asserted during his address to Congress on Tuesday that he will be fighting the "inflation nightmare" affecting American families. Specifically targeting eggs and energy.
Target, Best Buy CEOs warn of price increases as tariffs take effect
The heads of major retail companies are warning that their profits could be impacted by tariffs and that prices could rise, some as soon as this week.
Chipotle CEO details how chain will handle Trump tariff costs
Chipotle's top boss said that if tariffs go into effect, the company will absorb them. However, that could change if they become a "significant headwind."



















