All Economy
Traveling over Presidents Day weekend in February? Why you should book now.A domestic roundtrip flight for Presidents Day weekend will set you back about $250 right now. That's already up $30 from last year's prices, so book now.
Did student debt collector Navient swindle its borrowers?To cut logistical costs and boost profits, the education loan management company allegedly steered borrowers away from repayment plans that would have been more appropriate to their circumstances, says the聽Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in a lawsuit.
First LookJobless claims fall to lowest levels in more than 40 yearsSignals such as job growth point to a strong start for the economy in 2017, analysts say.聽
First LookWhy Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg is suing native Hawaiian familiesA property bought by the Facebook chief executive in 2014 has overlapping claims under a form of law that predates the US annexation.聽
First LookTesla probe closed with warnings over autonomous car safetyUS regulators warned Tesla against over-hyping the self-named 'Autopilot' assist feature, but did not demand a recall.聽
New Wyoming bill forbids utilities from using renewablesRepublican legislators recently introduced a bill that would essentially ban large-scale renewable energy in the state by 2019.- As promised, Panera dumps all food additivesThe company reformulated 122 of its ingredients and partnered with more than 300 food vendors to create new products that offer a fresh take on prepared foods.
First LookWhy the US government is suing the biggest student-loan servicerOn the eve of a new administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Board is accusing Navient of systematically misleading borrowers.
First Look'Basic economy' or third class? Big Three airlines roll out new way to travelIn a bid to compete with low-budget airlines, companies are turning to further 'segmentation' of their fliers, debuting cheaper but relatively frills-free basic economy seats.
First LookNetflix powers past growth expectations. What鈥檚 next for the streaming service and TV?Netflix showed its growing prowess in streaming video by adding more than a third more subscribers than expected in the last quarter of 2016.
First LookPaul McCartney sues Sony to regain control over 267 Beatles songsThe Beatles legend asked a judge to rule that he could retrieve copyright control聽over songs he co-wrote with John Lennon, in a battle that may set an important precedent for the music industry.
How gender pay gap trickles into retirement savingsMany Americans struggle to save for retirement, but the gender wage gap makes the prospects for women even more dire: A woman must save $1.25 for every $1 a man does to build an equivalent nest egg, a new study shows.
3 ways to save on rising gas pricesA year ago, America was basking in some of its lowest gas prices in years.聽Alas, such prices are unlikely to return in the coming few years.
Why Wilbur Ross could have the toughest job in Trump's cabinetTrump's pick for commerce secretary, along with a team of likeminded economic advisors, will be putting mainstream economic principles to the test.
First LookFTC sues chipmaker Qualcomm over unfair licensing practicesThe FTC voted 2 to 1 to sue Qualcomm, the world's dominant supplier of broadband processors, for allegedly聽withholding its chips to obtain reduced licensing fees.聽
Why your car insurance premium just rose ... againIf you鈥檝e bought car insurance for the past few years, you鈥檝e almost certainly suffered annual increases that have outpaced inflation. Unfortunately, that trend is likely to continue in the year to come. Here's why.
Trump shoots down GOP corporate tax reform planIt was probably too good an idea to survive the Washington policy meat grinder, but President-elect Donald Trump may have killed the House Republicans鈥� favored corporate tax reform before it even had a chance.
Trump may reverse auto emissions rules, but don't expect other nations to followOther countries have no intention of rolling back their emission limits. This means that any changes Trump makes in the US could be offset by laws elsewhere.
ATMs and lattes: How banks are changing customer serviceCafes, yoga studios, and postage-stamp-sized branches: These are some of the innovations that may become common in the bank branch of the future.
What Wal-Mart's higher wages, better training mean for US retailWal-Mart's plan to pay higher wages and invest more in training suggest a major shift in its business model. But to succeed, America's largest private employer may need to overcome steep mistrust from labor unions.
