The parent company of luxury retailer Saks announced Thursday that it entered into a restructuring agreement with its capital partners who committed to provide $500 million in financing when the company emerges from bankruptcy. Saks Global Enterprises filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January after it missed a $100…
American workers saw rising wages in March, though the increases were lighter than expected and represented a deceleration from the prior month’s readings. The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday released the March jobs report, which showed the U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs for the month – beating the expectations…
Amazon will impose new fees later this month on third-party sellers as rising oil prices tied to the ongoing war with Iran ripple through the U.S. economy, a shift that could ultimately push costs onto consumers. The company said it will begin charging a 3.5% “fuel and logistics-related surcharge” on…
As the conflict in Iran intensifies with no immediate end in sight, the U.S. Department of Energy is tapping further into the nation’s emergency oil supply. On Wednesday, officials announced a plan to loan an additional 10 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) — part…
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German automaker Mercedes-Benz said on Tuesday it will invest $4 billion at its Alabama plant through 2030 to boost SUV…
Despite a 50% spike in oil prices and an escalating conflict involving Iran, Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf reports a…
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Companies in the private sector added 62,000 jobs in March, payroll processing firm ADP said Wednesday. The figure is above economists’ estimates of a gain of 40,000 jobs. The prior month’s payrolls number was revised higher to a gain of 66,000 from an initially reported…
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Fresh data from the IRS shows that Americans’ average tax refunds in the 2026 filing season have risen significantly from last year as the filing deadline approaches. IRS data through March 20 showed that the average tax refund amount has risen to $3,571 in the 2026 filing season to date, an increase…
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink recently published his annual chairman’s letter and noted the significance of America’s 250th anniversary this year, drawing a parallel to a similar milestone for the modern economy. “In July, the United States will celebrate the country’s 250th birthday. But 2026 is more than an American celebration,” Fink…
Oil prices have surged more than 40% since the start of the Iran conflict, rattling global energy markets and raising concerns that U.S. drivers could see further increases at the pump. Analysts say consumers may not have felt the full impact yet, as higher crude costs typically take weeks to…
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink discussed possible Social Security reforms that would allow more Americans to benefit from the growth in the stock market while also ensuring the program is strengthened so it can survive to serve future generations. Fink’s recently released annual chairman’s letter touched on how Social Security is “one…
Tax season is in full force as the deadline to file or request an extension is less than three weeks away, and some Americans who have already filed their returns are waiting to receive a refund from the IRS. Nearly 70 million taxpayers filed their returns as of March 13 and…
The impact of the Iran war on global oil prices could push the rate of inflation facing U.S. consumers higher, which would leave Federal Reserve policymakers in a difficult spot as they weigh possible interest rate cuts. An analysis by economists at Goldman Sachs projected that Brent crude oil prices, a common…
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned in his annual chairman’s letter that wealth inequality could worsen if more people don’t participate in financial markets to reap the benefits of investing. Fink said that the vast majority of wealth has flowed to people who own assets, as opposed to those who earned…
Mortgage rates spiked this week as the conflict in Iran continues to weigh on markets, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.38% from last week’s reading of 6.22%. The average…
PORTLAND, Maine – Maine’s lobster industry is facing mounting pressure after a harsh winter reduced fishing activity, slowed catches and added to rising costs across the sector. The state, the largest lobster producer in the U.S., recorded its fourth consecutive annual decline in total catch, according to the Maine Department…
The U.S. Postal Service is reportedly planning to impose a fuel surcharge on package deliveries for the first time in the agency’s history amid surging fuel costs. The Wall Street Journal reported that the Post Service is planning an 8% surcharge beginning in April and that the agency currently plans to…
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