ride-hailing companiesdriver pay raiseMinneapolisUber and Lyft will delay their exit from Minneapolis after officials postponed the start of a driver pay raise ordinance.4 weeks agoBusiness2More4 weeks agoBusiness2
commodities marketcrude oilprecious metalsCommodity prices varied with crude oil and metals like gold, silver, and copper adjusting in prices on benchmark exchanges.4 weeks agoBusiness2More4 weeks agoBusiness2
Fujifilm expansionbiopharmaceutical manufacturingNorth CarolinaFujifilm plans to expand its biopharmaceutical manufacturing plant in North Carolina, creating 680 new jobs prior to the Japanese prime minister's visit.4 weeks agoBusiness3More4 weeks agoBusiness3
inflationFederal Reserveinterest rate cutsPersistent high inflation is likely delaying anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, casting doubt on their commencement this year.4 weeks agoBusiness3More4 weeks agoBusiness3
U.S. mortgage rateshousing marketFederal ReserveThe average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose to 6.88%, marking its highest level in five weeks and affecting prospective homebuyers during a peak home sales season.4 weeks agoBusiness2More4 weeks agoBusiness2
Lufthansaaviation disputepay dealLufthansa and its cabin crew union finalized a pay deal, ending a series of disputes that sparked strikes across German aviation.4 weeks agoBusiness1More4 weeks agoBusiness1
auto insuranceinflationeconomic impactAuto insurance prices in the U.S. have soared, contributing significantly to inflation, with average rates increasing 43% over recent years.4 weeks agoBusiness3More4 weeks agoBusiness3
Trump MediahackinglawsuitA director of Trump Media is accused in a lawsuit of hacking files in an attempted corporate coup to replace the CEO.1 month agoBusiness2More1 month agoBusiness2
infrastructure grantmanufacturing jobsArkansasThe city of Marshall in Arkansas is set to receive a $1.7 million federal grant to create a frozen food manufacturing facility, expected to generate 70 to 80 new jobs.1 month agoBusiness1More1 month agoBusiness1
labor lawunionizationbourbon industryA federal labor judge ruled that Woodford Reserve distillery undermined employee unionization efforts by offering pay raises and perks before a union vote.1 month agoBusiness1More1 month agoBusiness1
Federal Reserveinflationinterest ratesFederal Reserve officials voiced concerns in March 2024 that inflation was worse than anticipated, contradicting earlier assessments of a steady decline to their 2% target.1 month agoBusiness3More1 month agoBusiness3
plug-in hybridsfederal tax creditvehicle efficiencyEdmunds lists the best used plug-in hybrids eligible for federal tax credits, highlighting their efficiency, price range, and models.1 month agoBusiness1More1 month agoBusiness1
Jessica AlbaHonest Companypersonal careJessica Alba steps down as the chief creative officer of Honest Company, focusing on new endeavors while retaining her seat on the company board.1 month agoBusiness1More1 month agoBusiness1
inflationU.S. economycost of livingInflation persists in the U.S. despite a solid economy on paper, with March likely seeing continued elevated price increases affecting Americans' cost of living.1 month agoBusiness3More1 month agoBusiness3
Postal Servicestamp price increasefinancial stabilityThe U.S. Postal Service is proposing to increase the cost of a first-class stamp from 68 cents to 73 cents, contributing to an overall 7.8% rate increase scheduled for July 14.1 month agoBusiness0More1 month agoBusiness0
stock marketcorporate newsfinancial performanceStocks like BlackBerry and Alkermes rise, while Neogen and Tilray Brands fall due to various corporate developments.1 month agoBusiness0More1 month agoBusiness0
stock marketinterest ratesinflationUS stock indexes closed mixed after recent volatility, with focus on interest rates and upcoming inflation, profits reports.1 month agoBusiness1More1 month agoBusiness1
aviationAirbus deferralspilot furloughSpirit Airlines is deferring all Airbus plane deliveries scheduled for 2025 to 2026 until 2030 to 2031 and plans to furlough 260 pilots due to aircraft and engine supply issues.1 month agoBusiness1More1 month agoBusiness1
diversity and inclusioncorporate cultureracismNellie Borrero, Accenture's senior advisor for global inclusion and diversity, describes her experiences with racism and her nearly 40-year journey to transform DEI practices within the company in her new book.1 month agoBusiness2More1 month agoBusiness2
InflationFederal ReserveInterest RatesStubborn inflation prevents the Federal Reserve from initiating planned interest rate cuts, despite an initially optimistic outlook.1 month agoBusiness2More1 month agoBusiness2