First Republic Bank seized by regulators, sold to JPMorgan Chase

First Republic Bank seized by regulators, sold to JPMorgan Chase

San Francisco-based First Republic is the third midsize bank to fail in two months and is the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. history.

San Francisco-based First Republic is the third midsize bank to fail in two months and is the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. history.

H-E-B unveils newly renovated North Austin store

H-E-B unveils newly renovated North Austin store

The nearly 100,000-square-foot store now has new and upgraded departments and more products, says the Texas grocery chain.

The nearly 100,000-square-foot store now has new and upgraded departments and more products, says the Texas grocery chain.

First Republic Bank shares nosedive amid uncertainty about rescue deal

First Republic Bank shares nosedive amid uncertainty about rescue deal

Shares of First Republic Bank remain in a death spiral amid reports of uncertainty about whether the lender could see a rescue deal.

Shares of First Republic Bank remain in a death spiral amid reports of uncertainty about whether the lender could see a rescue deal.

Gas prices dip, offering consumers some relief at the pump: AAA

Gas prices dip, offering consumers some relief at the pump: AAA

The national average cost for a gallon of gas dropped by five cents from last week to $3.68, reflecting a dip in oil prices, AAA said.

The national average cost for a gallon of gas dropped by five cents from last week to $3.68, reflecting a dip in oil prices, AAA said.

Drugmaker Akorn goes bankrupt, recalls medicines for people, pets

Drugmaker Akorn goes bankrupt, recalls medicines for people, pets

The company terminated all employees at its US sites and discontinued its Quality program, leading to a voluntary recall of various products.

The company terminated all employees at its US sites and discontinued its Quality program, leading to a voluntary recall of various products.

Target expands locked merchandise cases to hit back at shoplifting

Target expands locked merchandise cases to hit back at shoplifting

One of the things Target has utilized to curb shoplifting is locked-up cases. A Target spokesperson says the company is taking a "multi-layered approach to combating theft."

One of the things Target has utilized to curb shoplifting is locked-up cases. A Target spokesperson says the company is taking a "multi-layered approach to combating theft."

Williamson County, state officials sign major computer chip relocation deal

Williamson County, state officials sign major computer chip relocation deal

South Korea officially opened a new business incubator in downtown Austin on the heels of deals signed by Texas and Williamson County with a South Korean government nonprofit that aims to help Korean business expand globally.

South Korea officially opened a new business incubator in downtown Austin on the heels of deals signed by Texas and Williamson County with a South Korean government nonprofit that aims to help Korean business expand globally.

Tech sector continues to shed jobs as Dropbox lays off 500

Tech sector continues to shed jobs as Dropbox lays off 500

Employees affected by the Dropbox layoffs will get 16 weeks pay as severance, plus an additional week's pay for every year of tenure.

Employees affected by the Dropbox layoffs will get 16 weeks pay as severance, plus an additional week's pay for every year of tenure.

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates again in May: Economists

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates again in May: Economists

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points again in May, according to a poll of economists. This is what you need to know.

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points again in May, according to a poll of economists. This is what you need to know.

Knowing how insurance rates are calculated could save drivers money: survey

Knowing how insurance rates are calculated could save drivers money: survey

Roughly 80% of American drivers surveyed can't identify the factors used to determine car insurance rate, a survey by the Zebra said. This knowledge gap could be costing them on their auto insurance premiums.

Roughly 80% of American drivers surveyed can't identify the factors used to determine car insurance rate, a survey by the Zebra said. This knowledge gap could be costing them on their auto insurance premiums.

These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke

These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke

A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.

A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.

Supreme Court allows $6 billion in payments to continue in student loan relief case

Supreme Court allows $6 billion in payments to continue in student loan relief case

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has declined to block a $6 billion student loan settlement involving more than 200,000 students who accused their schools of fraudulent activity. But not all borrowers qualify for relief. Here’s what you need to know.

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has declined to block a $6 billion student loan settlement involving more than 200,000 students who accused their schools of fraudulent activity. But not all borrowers qualify for relief. Here’s what you need to know.

What happens when you close a credit card?

What happens when you close a credit card?

Some aspects of a person's credit score will be affected immediately upon closing an account.

Some aspects of a person's credit score will be affected immediately upon closing an account.