SmileDirectClub shuts down 'effective immediately,' leaving customers in limbo
SmileDirectClub announced the closure on its website after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.
SmileDirectClub announced the closure on its website after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September.
In a reversal, Starbucks proposes restarting union talks and reaching contract agreements in 2024
Starbucks says it’s committed to bargaining with its unionized workers and reaching labor agreements next year. The move Friday is major reversal for the coffee chain after two years fighting the unionization of its U.S. stores.
Starbucks says it’s committed to bargaining with its unionized workers and reaching labor agreements next year. The move Friday is major reversal for the coffee chain after two years fighting the unionization of its U.S. stores.
Gas prices dip lower, an early present for travelers this holiday season: AAA
The national average for a gallon of gas resumed its gradual decline amid falling oil prices. If oil prices stay low, drivers can anticipate a continued drop in pump prices, AAA said.
The national average for a gallon of gas resumed its gradual decline amid falling oil prices. If oil prices stay low, drivers can anticipate a continued drop in pump prices, AAA said.
Homebuying demand dries up even as mortgage rates drop: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.03% for the week ending Dec. 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 7.03% for the week ending Dec. 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Retail group pulls back on claim organized retail crime accounts for nearly half of inventory loss
It’s unclear how much money retailers broadly are losing due to organized retail crime — or if the problem has substantially increased.
It’s unclear how much money retailers broadly are losing due to organized retail crime — or if the problem has substantially increased.
Record share of home sellers drop prices in October as mortgage rates squeeze buyers' budgets: Redfin
Nearly 7% of for-sale homes posted a price drop during the four weeks ending October 29, on average, the highest portion on record, Redfin says.
Nearly 7% of for-sale homes posted a price drop during the four weeks ending October 29, on average, the highest portion on record, Redfin says.
Here's how high interest rates can help build your savings
The Federal Reserve's efforts to lower inflation have pushed interest rates to an all-time high, which means consumers pay more to borrow but could be earning more on savings, a recent survey by Santander said.
The Federal Reserve's efforts to lower inflation have pushed interest rates to an all-time high, which means consumers pay more to borrow but could be earning more on savings, a recent survey by Santander said.
Taylor Swift is Forbes' 5th most powerful woman in the world – see who else made the list
Taylor Swift is in her “power era," outranking dozens of other notable female global figures in politics, media, and business.
Taylor Swift is in her “power era," outranking dozens of other notable female global figures in politics, media, and business.
Americans need extra $11K to afford same standard of living in 2021, Republican analysis finds
A new analysis has revealed how much more money Americans need now to meet the cost of living standards seen in 2021– prior to a rise in inflation.
A new analysis has revealed how much more money Americans need now to meet the cost of living standards seen in 2021– prior to a rise in inflation.
Social Security: COLA increasing but Medicare costs rising too in 2024
Social Security checks are increasing next year thanks to the annual cost of living adjustments (COLA). However, the standard monthly cost of Medicare Part B will increase by $9.80, or 6%, to $174.70 in 2024, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Social Security checks are increasing next year thanks to the annual cost of living adjustments (COLA). However, the standard monthly cost of Medicare Part B will increase by $9.80, or 6%, to $174.70 in 2024, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
McDonald’s brings back adult Happy Meals with nostalgic McNugget Buddies
After more than 25 years, McDonald’s is bringing back a nostalgic Happy Meal toy that many kids loved in the late ‘80s and ‘90s.
After more than 25 years, McDonald’s is bringing back a nostalgic Happy Meal toy that many kids loved in the late ‘80s and ‘90s.
Spotify to cut 17% of workforce in third round of layoffs this year
“We now find ourselves in a very different environment," Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said. "And despite our efforts to reduce costs this past year, our cost structure for where we need to be is still too big."
“We now find ourselves in a very different environment," Spotify CEO Daniel Ek said. "And despite our efforts to reduce costs this past year, our cost structure for where we need to be is still too big."
Federal jury awards $17.7 million to Kraft, other suppliers after major price-fixing conspiracy
Kraft Foods Global, Inc., The Kellogg Company, General Mills, Inc. and Nestle USA, Inc. were among the plaintiffs in the lawsuit.
Kraft Foods Global, Inc., The Kellogg Company, General Mills, Inc. and Nestle USA, Inc. were among the plaintiffs in the lawsuit.
Apple, Paramount reportedly eye streaming deal
The Wall Street Journal reported that the talks between Apple and Paramount were preliminary in nature.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the talks between Apple and Paramount were preliminary in nature.
Companies are cutting worker benefits to offset the sting of high inflation
Companies looking to cut costs to offset the pain of high inflation are quietly paring back the non-cash benefits they offer to employees — and the problem may soon get worse.
Companies looking to cut costs to offset the pain of high inflation are quietly paring back the non-cash benefits they offer to employees — and the problem may soon get worse.
Gas prices’ downward trend continues – for now: AAA
Nationwide gas prices continue to fall. Lower gas demand has been a main contributor in limiting pump price increases amid rising oil prices, according to AAA.
Nationwide gas prices continue to fall. Lower gas demand has been a main contributor in limiting pump price increases amid rising oil prices, according to AAA.
Homeowners could save tens of thousands in damages by using smart devices
Homeowners may miss out on significant insurance discounts by overlooking the benefits of smart home devices, according to a Nationwide study.
Homeowners may miss out on significant insurance discounts by overlooking the benefits of smart home devices, according to a Nationwide study.
Elon Musk tells advertisers: "Go f--- yourself"
Elon Musk had some harsh words for advertisers who are fleeing the platform "X". "Go f--- yourself," Musk said during an appearance at The New York Times DealBook Summit.
Elon Musk had some harsh words for advertisers who are fleeing the platform "X". "Go f--- yourself," Musk said during an appearance at The New York Times DealBook Summit.
New McDonald's spinoff restaurant CosMc's set to debut in Chicago suburb
A Chicago suburb is soon to welcome a distinctive addition to its dining scene, and it's a spinoff restaurant from McDonald's.
A Chicago suburb is soon to welcome a distinctive addition to its dining scene, and it's a spinoff restaurant from McDonald's.
US third quarter GDP estimate revised upwards on second reading
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 5.2% for the July-through-September period after rising 2.1% in the second quarter this year, according to the BEA's second estimate released Thursday.
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 5.2% for the July-through-September period after rising 2.1% in the second quarter this year, according to the BEA's second estimate released Thursday.