2 failed banks, February inflation remaining high put Fed in tough spot

The government reported Tuesday that February prices were still elevated, which could drive another interest rate hike. But the collapse of two banks in recent days has the potential to stop it.

Facebook parent Meta to lay off 10K workers

Facebook-parent Meta is slashing another 10,000 jobs and will not fill 5,000 open positions as the social media pioneer cuts costs.

Biden tells US to have confidence in banks after 2 collapse

President Joe Biden on Monday told Americans the nation’s financial systems were safe, seeking to project calm following the swift and stunning collapse of two banks that prompted fears of a broader upheaval.

Silicon Valley Bank crisis: Feds move in to help

In an effort to shore up confidence in the banking system, the Treasury Department, Federal Reserve and FDIC said that all Silicon Valley Bank clients would be protected and able to access their money.

BP CEO pay doubles to $12M as energy profits surge

BP's profit doubled to $28 billion as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent oil and gas prices soaring.

Georgetown ISD to host student job fairs April 17-18

Students will have the chance to meet with more than 100 local businesses to learn about summer employment and internship opportunities.

Silicon Valley Bank seized by regulators

Silicon Valley Bank, known as SVB, is the largest bank failure since the height of the 2008 financial crisis.

Gas prices increase, but the tide may change: AAA

Gas prices increased for the week ending March 9, 2023. But global oil costs, low demand and other factors may lead to a drop in gas prices.

Aldi suffers Easter marshmallow blunder: 'We can’t even defend this one'

An Easter Bunny marshmallow snack from Aldi caught the attention of many Twitter users after a shopper posted a photo, showing the suggestively-shaped snacks.

Half of Americans say they're financially worse than last year: survey

Half of Americans say they are worse off financially than they were a year ago, according to a new poll. Here’s how to manage your budget in any economy.

General Motors offers buyouts for U.S. employees and executives

General Motors is offering salaried employees a voluntary buyout as it seeks to reduce costs by $2 billion over the next two years. "Taking this step now will help avoid the potential for involuntary actions," a company letter said.

How to buy a home with a low credit score

Several loan options are available for homebuyers with poor or fair credit. Here's what to expect when buying a home with a low credit score.