Charlotte airport workers strike as busy Thanksgiving travel week begins

Workers are walking off the job Monday as they push for better pay with the Thanksgiving holiday travel season expected to be one of the busiest in recent memory.

Walmart warns of higher prices if Trump implements proposed tariffs

The National Retail Federation projected that potential tariffs could cost American consumers between $46 billion and $78 billion in annual spending power.

Target quarterly results fall as holiday discounts and dockworker strike hit profits

Target etched out a slim sales increase in the third quarter and profits slumped as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending and costs related to a dockworker strike in October dragged on results.

Asset management giant buys Jersey Mike's sandwich chain

Asset management firm Blackstone will become the majority owner of sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s in a deal that values the company at a reported $8 billion.

Map: How much of a restaurant worker's income comes from tips

Restaurant employees rely on the kindness of customers when it comes to tips, which can make up a sizable portion of their take home pay based on findings in a new report.

Trump Stimulus Checks: Will they be issued, and could you receive one?

Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online. 

Prince George’s County takes up electric vehicle bills

In Prince George’s County, two significant electric vehicle bills are up for a final vote on Tuesday, with the sponsoring councilmembers planning a rally before the council session begins.

Credit card debt surges to another record high, New York Fed data shows

Americans' debt balances grew across the board, but Fed researchers voiced 'concerning' growth in auto and credit card delinquencies.

Advance Auto Parts closing over 700 locations following sluggish performance

Advance Auto Parts will close over 700 locations, including corporate stores and independently-owned locations, as part of a financial restructuring effort.

Turkey Prices for Thanksgiving 2024: States where you'll pay the most and least

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and people are making room in their freezers for the holiday's star attraction: the turkey. This year, turkey prices average about $2.08 per pound, according to a new study from FinanceBuzz, which compiled data from grocery stores across the United States. A 15-pound turkey, enough to serve 10 people, will cost around $31.

23andMe announces workforce cut of 40% before the holidays

DNA site 23andMe is now announcing a big cut just before the holidays – the latest setback for the struggling South San Francisco startup.

American Freight closing all stores amid parent company's bankruptcy filing

The furniture and appliance retailer is shuttering all of its locations and kicking off store closing sales as part of Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings by its parent company.

Nissan to cut 9K jobs, reduce CEO's monthly pay by 50% as company faces 'severe situation'

Nissan President and CEO Makoto Uchida volunteered to immediately begin forfeiting half of his monthly compensation, and other executive committee members also volunteered to take pay cuts.