Shoppers leverage retail loyalty programs to alleviate holiday spending amidst tighter budgets.

At the COP climate summit, discussions are exploring how free trade can contribute to the green transition and overcome past conflicts with environmental policies.

Blue-collar workers experience strong hiring and wage increases despite a cooling overall job market.

Check fraud has escalated notably despite a decrease in paper check usage, exposing banks and customers to higher financial risks.

Checks stolen from mail are being sold on online forums, leading to a surge in check fraud.

Amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, companies are extending diversity initiatives to support religious groups and combat Islamophobia and antisemitism.

Amazon has requested that a federal judge dismiss the FTC's antitrust lawsuit citing consumer and competition benefits of its practices.

Southwest Airlines flight attendants vote against a contract offer after five years without raises.

Amazon employees in Kentucky face alleged union-busting actions, including potential termination threats, during their organization efforts.

U.S. stock markets registered a sixth consecutive weekly gain, marking the longest streak of weekly advances since 2019.

The FTC has initiated a probe into Chevron's proposed $53 billion acquisition of Hess, marking the second major oil industry merger inquiry this week.

Crude oil prices rose, with U.S. crude hitting $71.23 a barrel and Brent crude $75.84, while the price of gold fell to $2,014.50 per ounce.

Starbucks proposes to resume contract talks with Workers United representing 9,000 employees after a six-month stalemate.

Starbucks has announced its intention to reengage in union talks and seek labor contract completions in 2024, marking a substantial shift after opposing U.S. store unionization efforts for two years.

Despite a challenging economic environment, Europe's technology startups show resilience with continued growth and innovation.

Americans show increasing optimism towards the economy as consumer sentiment surges, breaking months of pessimism.

November saw the U.S. economy adding jobs while the unemployment rate fell to 3.7%, indicating resistance to recession amid interest rate hikes.

The National Retail Federation retracts its claim that nearly half of missing store merchandise in 2021 was due to organized theft, acknowledging the actual figure was much lower.

Significant stock movements occurred with Carrier Global and Marathon Oil climbing, and RH and Newmont Corporation declining on December 8, 2023.

Amazon workers allege intensified union-organizing suppression, with recent disciplinary actions sparking legal scrutiny.