Francesca's files for bankruptcy, launches closing sales at all locations

Women's retailer Francesca's launched going-out-of-business sales with discounts up to 40% off all merchandise categories after filing for bankruptcy.

Grocery costs in 2026: Which states are spending the most on food?

As the cost of groceries continues to rise, Americans are spending more of their income to feed their families. See which states spend the most on food.

January jobs report shows US added 130K jobs exceeding economists expectations

The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs report released Wednesday shows U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs in January, above the expectations of economists.

Nearly 30% of Americans would marry for money in current economy, survey reveals

Love or money? A new survey finds many Americans weigh financial stability heavily in romance – and some even stay in relationships for the paycheck.

Troop deployments to US cities cost Americans nearly half a billion dollars in 2025, CBO report finds

A new Congressional Budget Office report breaks down the taxpayer bill for the Trump administration’s six-city deployment and forecasts a steep rise if these deployments continue in 2026.

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as new chairman of Federal Reserve

Kevin Warsh served on the Federal Reserve's board for several years and is expected to replace current Fed chair Jerome Powell when his term ends in May.

Economist warns coming financial crisis will make 2008 look like 'Sunday school picnic'

As gold prices keep rising, American economist Peter Schiff says investors should view the rally as more than a hedge — calling it a warning that inflation is speeding up, the U.S. dollar is losing global trust and a major economic reckoning may be near.

Dow to cut over 4,000 jobs as company shifts focus to AI

Dow is slashing thousands of jobs, becoming the latest company this week to announce a reduction in its labor force.

Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs across company in latest round of layoffs

Amazon's latest round of job cuts follow last year's layoffs of thousands of employees. Here's what you need to know.

Amazon to close physical 'Go' and 'Fresh' grocery stores, expand Whole Foods Market

Amazon is making a major shift in its grocery business, announcing plans to close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar stores while doubling down on Whole Foods Market and grocery delivery.

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.

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.

Trump's supporters offer mixed reviews of president in latest poll

A new poll shows that nearly a year into President Donald Trump’s second term, some Republicans express less favorable views of his performance on several key issues.