Barnes & Noble to open 60 new stores in 2026
Barnes & Noble announced it plans to open 60 new locations in 2026 in multiple states as the company says it is experiencing "tremendous" growth.
Powerball jackpot rises to $1.7B, fourth-largest in US lottery history
The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.7 billion with a cash value of $781.3 million after there was no winner in Saturday's drawing.
Mortgage rates slip, sticking near 2025 lows
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell this week to 6.21%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.22%.
Mortgage rates tick higher but remain near 2025 lows
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.22%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.19%.
Private sector unexpectedly lost 32,000 jobs in November, ADP says
Payroll processing firm ADP on Wednesday released its private sector jobs data for November. Employment in the private sector decreased by 32,000 jobs in the month.
See inside Ford’s new world headquarters, where innovation meets design
Ford CEO Jim Farley unveiled the automaker's new 2.1-million square-foot world headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, during a grand opening ceremony over the weekend.
Toyota recalls about 127K pickup trucks, SUVs over potential engine issues
Toyota is recalling 127,000 pickup trucks and SUVs due to engine machining debris that could cause stalling and increase the risk of a crash in affected vehicles.
Mortgage rates tick higher for second straight week
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.24%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.22%.
Private sector added better-than-expected 42,000 jobs in October, ADP says
The figure reported on Thursday is above economists’ estimates of an increase of 28,000 jobs and higher than the prior month’s revised reading of a loss of 29,000 jobs.









