Carney pushes back on Trump's 100% tariff threat over China trade deals with Canada amid tensions
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing back against President Donald Trump's tariff threat, firmly denying plans for a China free trade deal after a recent diplomatic visit.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is pushing back against President Donald Trump's tariff threat, firmly denying plans for a China free trade deal after a recent diplomatic visit.
Households with 2 kids need to earn over 400K to comfortably afford child care in US
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.
Raising two kids takes a six-figure salary to comfortably afford child care for two children, new data shows.
Amazon to cut thousands of jobs in sweeping corporate layoffs
Amazon is preparing to lay off thousands of employees in a broad corporate workforce reduction that could begin as early as next week.
Amazon is preparing to lay off thousands of employees in a broad corporate workforce reduction that could begin as early as next week.
Popular alcohol brands could be forced to sell off inventory after bankruptcy setback
Alcohol giants Stoli Group USA LLC and Kentucky Owl LLC are liquidating their inventory in the U.S. after struggling to reorganize their businesses under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Alcohol giants Stoli Group USA LLC and Kentucky Owl LLC are liquidating their inventory in the U.S. after struggling to reorganize their businesses under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Costco quietly boosts rewards for eligible members
Costco has quietly enhanced gas rewards for members who use its co-branded credit card.
Costco has quietly enhanced gas rewards for members who use its co-branded credit card.
Major Popeyes franchisee with over 130 locations files for bankruptcy
A Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchisee that operates more than 130 locations filed for bankruptcy.
A Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchisee that operates more than 130 locations filed for bankruptcy.
Costco expands non-alcoholic drink offerings with limited-time launch
Costco is cashing in on Dry January with an exclusive non-alcoholic Sunset Party Pack tonic launch.
Costco is cashing in on Dry January with an exclusive non-alcoholic Sunset Party Pack tonic launch.
U.S. tariffs mostly paid by American importers and consumers, report suggests
A new report suggests U.S. tariffs are mostly paid by American importers and consumers.
A new report suggests U.S. tariffs are mostly paid by American importers and consumers.
Houston-based clothing chain Francesca's closing all stores nationwide: report
Houston-based retailer Francesca's is closing its doors after operating for more than 25 years, according to multiple reports.
Houston-based retailer Francesca's is closing its doors after operating for more than 25 years, according to multiple reports.
Hassett reveals Trump housing plan would let Americans tap 401(k)s for down payments
White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett teased a new way Americans may tap their 401(k)s to make a down payment on a house.
White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett teased a new way Americans may tap their 401(k)s to make a down payment on a house.
New IRS tax deductions: Why your paycheck could be higher
Are you seeing a different amount than you were expecting in your first paycheck of 2026? Here’s a look at the new IRS tax deductions.
Are you seeing a different amount than you were expecting in your first paycheck of 2026? Here’s a look at the new IRS tax deductions.
Ads coming to ChatGPT for some US users
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
OpenAI said Friday that it would start rolling out ads in ChatGPT to some U.S. users.
Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Austin-area recycling company picked to help address tungsten steel trade imbalance
An Austin recycling company has received a multi-million dollar federal grant to help increase the domestic supply of critical minerals. The idea is to reduce the need for things like tungsten steel that's made in other countries.
An Austin recycling company has received a multi-million dollar federal grant to help increase the domestic supply of critical minerals. The idea is to reduce the need for things like tungsten steel that's made in other countries.
Customers impacted by Verizon outage to get $20 credit: How to redeem
Verizon says it’s giving $20 credits to customers who were impacted by a widespread service outage, but you have to accept the credit for it to be applied.
Verizon says it’s giving $20 credits to customers who were impacted by a widespread service outage, but you have to accept the credit for it to be applied.
Cinemark's $5 bring-your-own bucket popcorn deal returns for National Popcorn Day 2026
Cinemark and Lowe’s team up for a $5 popcorn bucket deal this Jan. 18-19. Bring any container—including a 5-gallon Lowe’s bucket—to celebrate National Popcorn Day 2026.
Cinemark and Lowe’s team up for a $5 popcorn bucket deal this Jan. 18-19. Bring any container—including a 5-gallon Lowe’s bucket—to celebrate National Popcorn Day 2026.
Macy's to close 14 stores as part of turnaround strategy: See the list
Macy’s is continuing its turnaround effort by announcing plans to close about 14 additional underperforming stores in early 2026.
Macy’s is continuing its turnaround effort by announcing plans to close about 14 additional underperforming stores in early 2026.
President Trump wants to cap credit card interest at 10%: the pros & cons for borrowers
The president's proposal could help consumers save billions of dollars and pay off debt faster. But financial experts say it could also make it harder for consumers with lower credit scores to get credit cards.
The president's proposal could help consumers save billions of dollars and pay off debt faster. But financial experts say it could also make it harder for consumers with lower credit scores to get credit cards.
Saks Global files for bankruptcy after $2.7B Neiman Marcus acquisition deal
Saks Global Enterprises, the parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after missing a $100 million interest payment.
Saks Global Enterprises, the parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after missing a $100 million interest payment.
Meta cuts over 1,000 jobs in major metaverse retreat
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.
Meta is cutting over 1,000 jobs, shifting its investment from Metaverse to wearable technology.