Fed's forecast 3 more interest rate hikes in 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) — After raising its benchmark interest rate in response to a strengthening U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve foresees three more hikes in 2017. The Fed's move to raise its key rate will mean modestly higher rates on some loans.

President-Elect Donald Trump meets with tech leaders

President-elect Donald Trump, who faced fierce opposition from some Silicon Valley leaders during the election campaign, strove to assure the titans of tech on Wednesday that his administration is "here to help you folks do well."

Perry would bring oil industry ties to Energy Department

WASHINGTON (AP) — Rick Perry, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for Energy secretary, has close ties to the Texas oil industry and has corporate roles in two petroleum companies pushing to get government approval for the proposed 1,200-mile crude oil pipeline that has stoked mass protests in North Dakota.

The Latest: Gates says he and Trump talked big ideas

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President-elect Donald Trump's transition to the White House (All times EST) 9:32 a.m. President-elect Donald Trump has selected former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to lead the Energy Department. That's according to two people with knowledge of the decision.

Ikea to offer expanded parental leave in stronger job market

Ikea's U.S. division is offering longer parental leave to employees who are new parents, following similar overtures from tech companies like Netflix as it strives to keep good workers in an improving job market.

Emergency officials: We won't let pipeline protesters freeze

North Dakota emergency management officials say they are prepared to help Dakota Access pipeline protesters who may need help during a winter storm or some other crisis.  

General Tso's chicken inventor has died

NEW YORK (AP) — The chef who has been credited with inventing General Tso's chicken — a world-famous Chinese food staple that is not served in China — has died in Taiwan.

Free Frostys for a year if you donate to Dave Thomas Foundation

Anyone who helps support the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption with a $2 donation can get a sweet reward in return: a free frosty for a year.

Home prices continue to rise in North Texas

The North Texas housing market is hot, as you may have noticed when your appraisal came in a few months ago. Amy Jordan is an assistant economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. She said it's all about supply and demand and there's big demand in Dallas.

Find the golden beer can hidden in Bud Light cases

It's like a search for the golden ticket in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, only it's a gold beer can and in a case of Bud Light.

Customers shop local to support Small Business Saturday in Bishop Arts

OAK CLIFF, Texas -- This holiday season you might consider shopping small by supporting North Texas businesses. Many shoppers did for Small Business Saturday this weekend as stores in the Bishop Arts District offered deals to bring in new customers.

More shoppers went online than to a store this Black Friday

Holiday shoppers eager to find the best deals turned to the Internet instead of going to the mall this year.

Support small businesses by shopping locally Saturday

It’s the frenzied first week of the holiday shopping season. Thursday was Gray Thursday with stores opening on Thanksgiving Day. Then, of course, there was Black Friday. Saturday is known as Small Business Saturday.

Macys.com slows shoppers on Black Friday

Macy's website seems to be experiencing some issues under the weight of Black Friday online shopping. 

Black Friday shoppers hunt for deals, hit the shops for entertainment

NEW YORK (AP) — Shoppers were on the hunt for deals and were at the stores for entertainment Friday as malls opened for what is still one of the busiest days of the year, even as the start of the holiday season edges ever earlier.

Dow surpasses 19,000 for first time

The Dow Jones industrial average is closing above 19,000 for the first time as a post-election rally drives indexes further into record territory.

Heinz recalling gravy due to allergy concerns

Heinz is recalling about 500 case of its HomeStyle Bistro Au Jus Gravy because some of the jars may be mislabeled as Heinz Pork Gravy and so they're not labeled as containing milk and soy.