Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for Trump tax cuts to be made permanent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday signaled that the White House wants Trump's tax cut package from 2017 to be extended permanently before their expiration this year, rather than a temporary extension.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday signaled that the White House wants Trump's tax cut package from 2017 to be extended permanently before their expiration this year, rather than a temporary extension.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy a home in 2025?
Whether you’re renting or buying a home in 2025, it’s likely putting an outsized dent in your wallet, depending on where you live.
Whether you’re renting or buying a home in 2025, it’s likely putting an outsized dent in your wallet, depending on where you live.
Estee Lauder to cut up to 7,000 jobs
Estee Lauder announced on Tuesday that it plans to slash up to 7,000 positions from its workforce.
Estee Lauder announced on Tuesday that it plans to slash up to 7,000 positions from its workforce.
Walmart to cut jobs, relocate some employees to main hubs
Walmart is trying to move most of its employees from smaller offices to its main hubs in Bentonville, Arkansas, as well as its office in Sunnyvale, California.
Walmart is trying to move most of its employees from smaller offices to its main hubs in Bentonville, Arkansas, as well as its office in Sunnyvale, California.
Waffle House adds surcharge to eggs as prices continue soaring
The restaurant chain implemented the surcharge as egg prices nationwide jumped to over $4 in December.
The restaurant chain implemented the surcharge as egg prices nationwide jumped to over $4 in December.
Trump tariffs on Canada, Mexico paused for 30 days
Harvard Professor of Law Mark Wu joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to help make sense of the recent pause on Canadian and Mexican tariffs.
Harvard Professor of Law Mark Wu joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to help make sense of the recent pause on Canadian and Mexican tariffs.
Tariffs against Canada paused for 30 days
In a statement on X, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that tariffs against his country have been paused for 30 days following a phone call with President Trump.
In a statement on X, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that tariffs against his country have been paused for 30 days following a phone call with President Trump.
Markets see whiplash effect from tariff concerns
Wall Street's main indexes pared losses on Monday, as U.S. President Donald Trump delayed new tariffs on Mexico after his orders to levy steep tariffs on three countries sparked a global scramble to safe-haven assets earlier in the day.
Wall Street's main indexes pared losses on Monday, as U.S. President Donald Trump delayed new tariffs on Mexico after his orders to levy steep tariffs on three countries sparked a global scramble to safe-haven assets earlier in the day.
Car insurance prices jumped most for these states in 2024
Car insurance rates increased by an average of 15% last year. Here’s which states saw the biggest jump, and why.
Car insurance rates increased by an average of 15% last year. Here’s which states saw the biggest jump, and why.
A Day Without Immigrants movement planned Monday nationwide
A movement aimed at demonstrating how vital immigrants are to the U.S. economy is planned for Monday in Minnesota and across the country.
A movement aimed at demonstrating how vital immigrants are to the U.S. economy is planned for Monday in Minnesota and across the country.
Trump: Tariffs could cause Americans 'some pain'
President Donald Trump admitted Sunday that Americans could feel "some pain" from the trade war he just started with Canada, Mexico and China, but said that could all go away if Canada becomes our "Cherished 51st state." Harvard Professor of Law Mark Wu joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache to discuss.
President Donald Trump admitted Sunday that Americans could feel "some pain" from the trade war he just started with Canada, Mexico and China, but said that could all go away if Canada becomes our "Cherished 51st state." Harvard Professor of Law Mark Wu joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache to discuss.
Trump signs tariff order; Mexico and Canada retaliate
Hours after President Trump signed the order Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered retaliatory tariffs. Here's what to know.
Hours after President Trump signed the order Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered retaliatory tariffs. Here's what to know.
Costco strike: ‘Tentative agreement’ reached with Teamsters to likely avert work stoppage
Costco and the Teamsters union have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, avoiding a strike. Here's what to know.
Costco and the Teamsters union have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, avoiding a strike. Here's what to know.
Kohl's cuts 10% of corporate workforce to improve profitability
Kohl’s said that it is cutting 10% of its corporate workforce as the struggling company works to improve profitability. It previously announced it would close 27 stores.
Kohl’s said that it is cutting 10% of its corporate workforce as the struggling company works to improve profitability. It previously announced it would close 27 stores.
Fed defies Trump, holds interest rates steady
The Federal Reserve declined Wednesday to lower its benchmark interest rate, defying pressure from President Trump to do so. It comes after three previous consecutive cuts. In making the announcement, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says he's had "no contact" with Trump.
The Federal Reserve declined Wednesday to lower its benchmark interest rate, defying pressure from President Trump to do so. It comes after three previous consecutive cuts. In making the announcement, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says he's had "no contact" with Trump.
Starbucks cutting 30% of menu items to speed up service
Starbucks is cutting 30% of its food and beverage menu to simplify operations, reduce wait times, and improve the customer experience.
Starbucks is cutting 30% of its food and beverage menu to simplify operations, reduce wait times, and improve the customer experience.
Nearly 2 in 3 Americans say money in their bank accounts not up with inflation, survey says
A new WalletHub survey reveals how Americans feel about their banks in 2025, from inflation concerns to what matters most when choosing an account.
A new WalletHub survey reveals how Americans feel about their banks in 2025, from inflation concerns to what matters most when choosing an account.
Workers in these states saw the biggest salary boosts in 2024
In December, year-over-year pay growth for job-stayers slowed to 4.6%, marking the slowest increase since July 2021, according to a new report.
In December, year-over-year pay growth for job-stayers slowed to 4.6%, marking the slowest increase since July 2021, according to a new report.
AI startup's plan would include 50% U.S. government ownership of TikTok
Perplexity AI has presented the new proposal to Byte Dance, TikTok’s parent company, as the organization searches for a U.S. buyer.
Perplexity AI has presented the new proposal to Byte Dance, TikTok’s parent company, as the organization searches for a U.S. buyer.
Costco rolls out new food court changes, prompting excitement among some customers
Costco has officially confirmed a month-long rumor about a change coming to its food courts. Here's what to know.
Costco has officially confirmed a month-long rumor about a change coming to its food courts. Here's what to know.