Trump dismisses worries of recession, says economy is strong
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns of recession on Sunday and offered an optimistic outlook for the economy after last week's steep drop in the financial markets.
President Donald Trump dismissed concerns of recession on Sunday and offered an optimistic outlook for the economy after last week's steep drop in the financial markets.
US home building fell 4% in July, slowing housing market
The pace of U.S. home construction fell a sharp 4% in July despite strong demand from would-be buyers, held back by a shortage of skilled labor and affordable land.
The pace of U.S. home construction fell a sharp 4% in July despite strong demand from would-be buyers, held back by a shortage of skilled labor and affordable land.
Chase Bank forgives all outstanding credit card debt for Canadian customers
Canadians who owed money on their credit cards with Chase Bank have a little less debt on their plate after the company recently forgave all outstanding balances as it exited the Canadian credit card market.
Canadians who owed money on their credit cards with Chase Bank have a little less debt on their plate after the company recently forgave all outstanding balances as it exited the Canadian credit card market.
Stocks move broadly higher as turbulent week nears its end
Stocks rose broadly in afternoon trading on Wall Street Friday as investors looked to end a turbulent week on a positive note. The S&P 500 was up 1.4% as of 3:24 p.m. Eastern time and the Dow Jones Industrial Average also gained ground. But both indexes are still headed for a third straight weekly decline after steep losses earlier in the week, including an 800 point drop in the Dow.
Stocks rose broadly in afternoon trading on Wall Street Friday as investors looked to end a turbulent week on a positive note. The S&P 500 was up 1.4% as of 3:24 p.m. Eastern time and the Dow Jones Industrial Average also gained ground. But both indexes are still headed for a third straight weekly decline after steep losses earlier in the week, including an 800 point drop in the Dow.
Coca-Cola kicks off the holiday season with new cinnamon flavor hitting US shelves in September
As pumpkin spice lattes make their return earlier and earlier to usher in the holiday spirit, Coca-Cola is unveiling their version of festive flavor with a new flavor: Cinnamon Coca-Cola.
As pumpkin spice lattes make their return earlier and earlier to usher in the holiday spirit, Coca-Cola is unveiling their version of festive flavor with a new flavor: Cinnamon Coca-Cola.
Coca-Cola to begin selling Dasani water in aluminum cans
Coca-Cola is giving its Dasani water brand a green makeover.
Coca-Cola is giving its Dasani water brand a green makeover.
'Baby Shark' cereal to hit store shelves this weekend
There’s a new cereal in town for every "Baby Shark" fan.
There’s a new cereal in town for every "Baby Shark" fan.
Dow slumps 800 points after bonds flash recession warning
The threat of a recession doesn't seem so remote anymore for investors in financial markets. The yield on the closely watched 10-year Treasury fell so low Wednesday that, for the first time since 2007, it briefly crossed a threshold that has correctly predicted many past recessions. Weak economic data from Germany and China added to recent signals of a global slowdown.
The threat of a recession doesn't seem so remote anymore for investors in financial markets. The yield on the closely watched 10-year Treasury fell so low Wednesday that, for the first time since 2007, it briefly crossed a threshold that has correctly predicted many past recessions. Weak economic data from Germany and China added to recent signals of a global slowdown.
Toyota to hire a total of 4,800 workers at manufacturing plants in these 2 states
Toyota is hoping to hire about 4,800 people in total at its manufacturing plants in Indiana and Alabama.
Toyota is hoping to hire about 4,800 people in total at its manufacturing plants in Indiana and Alabama.
Walmart pulls violent video game displays and ads - but will still sell guns
Walmart has ordered workers to remove video game signs and displays that depict violence from stores nationwide after 22 people died in a shooting at one of its Texas stores but will continue to sell guns.
Walmart has ordered workers to remove video game signs and displays that depict violence from stores nationwide after 22 people died in a shooting at one of its Texas stores but will continue to sell guns.
FedEx to end ground delivery business with Amazon
FedEx says it will no longer make ground deliveries for Amazon as the online shopping giant builds its own fleet and becomes more of a threat to delivery companies.
FedEx says it will no longer make ground deliveries for Amazon as the online shopping giant builds its own fleet and becomes more of a threat to delivery companies.
Boeing CEO says 737 Max 8 jets could be back in the air by the end of the year
Boeing's CEO said he hopes his company can get the troubled 737 Max 8 jet back in the air by the end of the year.
Boeing's CEO said he hopes his company can get the troubled 737 Max 8 jet back in the air by the end of the year.
Guacamole? More like ‘squashamole' — Restaurants serve ‘fake' alternative as avocado prices soar
A surge in avocado prices has forced some restaurant owners to turn to creative alternatives to traditional guacamole — most notably, “squashamole” made from a zucchini-like squash.
A surge in avocado prices has forced some restaurant owners to turn to creative alternatives to traditional guacamole — most notably, “squashamole” made from a zucchini-like squash.
Louisiana becomes first state in the Deep South to dispense medical marijuana
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A Marine veteran struggling with PTSD and a woman fighting cancer became some of the first people to purchase medical marijuana in Louisiana on Tuesday, as the state became the first in the Deep South to dispense therapeutic cannabis, four years after state lawmakers agreed to give patients access to it.
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - A Marine veteran struggling with PTSD and a woman fighting cancer became some of the first people to purchase medical marijuana in Louisiana on Tuesday, as the state became the first in the Deep South to dispense therapeutic cannabis, four years after state lawmakers agreed to give patients access to it.
Walgreens to shut 200 U.S. stores
Pharmacy chain Walgreens plans to close 200 stores in the United States as it seeks to cut costs.
Pharmacy chain Walgreens plans to close 200 stores in the United States as it seeks to cut costs.
After El Paso mass shooting, Walmart will reportedly still sell guns and ammunition
After the deadly shooting rampage that left 22 dead in an El Paso, Texas, Walmart store on Saturday, Walmart has said that it has no plans to stop selling guns and ammunition, and that they will not be adjusting any security practices either.
After the deadly shooting rampage that left 22 dead in an El Paso, Texas, Walmart store on Saturday, Walmart has said that it has no plans to stop selling guns and ammunition, and that they will not be adjusting any security practices either.
S&P 500 plunges in worst loss of year as trade war escalates
U.S. stocks plunged to their worst loss of the year Monday and investors around the world scrambled to sell on worries about how much President Donald Trump's worsening trade war will damage the global economy.
U.S. stocks plunged to their worst loss of the year Monday and investors around the world scrambled to sell on worries about how much President Donald Trump's worsening trade war will damage the global economy.
Message board 8chan finds new host after mass shooting
NEW YORK (AP) - The online message board 8chan suffered sporadic outages Monday after its cybersecurity provider cut it off for what it called a "cesspool of hate" following mass shootings in Texas and Ohio. But the board, which has a history of use by violent extremists, also quickly found a new online host. That company also provides such support for Gab.com, another social media...
NEW YORK (AP) - The online message board 8chan suffered sporadic outages Monday after its cybersecurity provider cut it off for what it called a "cesspool of hate" following mass shootings in Texas and Ohio. But the board, which has a history of use by violent extremists, also quickly found a new online host. That company also provides such support for Gab.com, another social media...
Central Market now selling Howdy Homemade ice cream
A Dallas ice cream company run largely by people with special needs is growing.
A Dallas ice cream company run largely by people with special needs is growing.
Trump says he'll impose new 10% tariffs on $300 billion worth of products from China in September
President Donald Trump announced Thursday the U.S. will apply a new tariff of 10% on about $300 billion worth of products from China beginning Sept. 1, escalating the two countries' festering trade dispute.
President Donald Trump announced Thursday the U.S. will apply a new tariff of 10% on about $300 billion worth of products from China beginning Sept. 1, escalating the two countries' festering trade dispute.