Verizon drops activation and upgrade fees with new simplified plans

Verizon is looking to attract and retain customers by offering new, simpler plans that will drop activation and upgrade fees while also rolling out a new loyalty program offering discounts and other perks. The company is competing aggressively with AT&T and T-Mobile in the telecoms market, with rivals looking to…

Rivian lays off hundreds in service division as it restructures teams

Elective vehicle-maker Rivian is laying off hundreds of workers in its service and customer organization. A company spokesperson told FOX Business that the job cuts represent less than 2% of Rivian’s workforce, which totaled about 15,200 employees at the end of 2025. Workers affected by the layoffs may apply for…

Stock wealth strategy with Vanguard S&P 500 ETF could yield M

The Vanguard S&P 500 ETF recently made stock market history, becoming the first ETF to reach $1 trillion in assets. And there’s good reason why it’s the most popular ETF among investors. Not only does this fund offer diversified exposure to 500 of the largest U.S. companies, but it also…

SpaceX surpasses Amazon in market cap as post-IPO momentum picks up

SpaceX stock continued to surge on Tuesday following its record-setting IPO last week, with the company’s market capitalization surpassing Amazon and briefly topping Microsoft. Elon Musk’s SpaceX debuted on the Nasdaq on Friday following its IPO and shares have risen about 35% since it began trading last week, as traders…

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Semiconductor ETF up 89% this year as chip industry eyes T revenue threshold

So far this year, semiconductors and the physical infrastructure of artificial intelligence (AI) are dominating the exchange-traded fund (ETF) scene. For example, the iShares Semiconductor ETF is up 89% year to date. Given the intense interest – and investments – in AI, this makes sense. What’s driving the semiconductor boomSemiconductors…

Kia recalls over 6,000 Telluride SUVs over seatbelt malfunction injury risk

Kia is recalling more than 6,000 vehicles because of a seatbelt malfunction that could increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. The recall potentially affects 6,264 2027 Kia Telluride and Kia Telluride Hybrid models, according to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The affected…

OpenAI files confidential S-1 with SEC in step toward potential IPO

OpenAI said Monday it has taken a formal step toward a potential stock market debut, signaling that the artificial intelligence company is preparing for the possibility of becoming a publicly traded firm. The move gives OpenAI flexibility to pursue an initial public offering in the future, though the company indicated…

AI drives 40% of US job cuts in May as employers slash 97,000 positions

U.S. employers ramped up layoffs in May as the artificial intelligence (AI) rollout was the leading factor cited by companies cutting their workforces, new data shows. Companies announced 97,006 job cuts in May – an increase of 16% from the 83,387 cuts in April and an increase of 3% from…

NY Fed survey shows consumer pessimism hits worst level since 2022

Americans are increasingly reaching a breaking point regarding their household finances. Despite hopes for a soft landing after years of elevated inflation, consumer pessimism has reached some of its worst levels in years, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s monthly Survey of Consumer Expectations released Monday.The percentage…

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried insists he is innocent, wants Trump pardon

Sam Bankman-Fried, the former cryptocurrency billionaire serving a 25-year sentence for fraud tied to the 2022 collapse of his FTX exchange, says he would welcome a pardon from President Donald Trump — but insists he has not lobbied the White House for one. “It would be obviously, you know, ultimately…

Hibbett Sports closing 175 locations as parent JD Sports cuts costs

Hibbett Sports will close 175 stores around the U.S. over the next three years as its parent company, JD Sports, looks to reorganize its footprint. JD Sports acquired Hibbett in 2024 in a deal valued at around $1.1 billion, with the acquisition viewed as enhancing JD’s presence in the North…

Gas-X recall issued after machine coolant leaks into capsules, FDA says

Gas-X capsules sold across the country are being recalled over potential chemical contamination because of a machine leakage during packaging, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Haleon issued a voluntary recall last week after discovering that the medication may have been contaminated with a coolant when a machine leaked…

American Airlines suspends 6 routes amid Iran conflict fuel costs

American Airlines is temporarily suspending six domestic routes this summer as elevated fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict continue to pressure carriers across the airline industry.  The major air carrier said the affected routes will be paused only during August and September and emphasized that no routes are being…

May 2026 jobs report: US employers add 172,000 jobs, beating expectations

The U.S. economy added jobs at a modest pace in May amid uncertainty surrounding the impact of conflict in the Middle East on the labor market. What are the key findings of the May 2026 jobs report?The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday reported that employers added 172,000 jobs in May.…