The 14% burger tax: How BBQ inflation hits your wallet this summer

Hard-working Americans looking to fire up the grill this weekend are facing major sticker shock before they even light the charcoal. As inflation continues to squeeze household budgets, the newly released Wells Fargo summer BBQ food report reveals that hosting a standard summer barbecue for 10 people has climbed to…

Ford recalls over 255,000 Focus vehicles over engine stalling risk

Ford announced a recall covering more than a quarter million Ford Focus vehicles over an issue that may cause the engine to stall unexpectedly. The recall affects 255,404 Focus vehicles from the 2012-18 model years due to an issue with the canister purge valve (CPV). These vehicles were covered by…

SpaceX IPO creates windfall for thousands of current and former workers

SpaceX’s record-setting IPO is creating a financial windfall for thousands of the company’s current and former employees who received stock as part of their compensation. Workers who hold stock in non-public companies are subject to restrictions that can keep them from selling those shares under most circumstances before an IPO…

SpaceX IPO raises B in largest public market debut in history

Elon Musk’s SpaceX debuted on the public market on Friday, raising $75 billion in what was the largest IPO in history. SpaceX’s IPO more than doubled the previous IPO record and provides the company with capital to help finance what Musk explained on a pre-IPO livestream with JPMorgan Chase will…

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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.…

Texas dethrones California as top state for Fortune 500 headquarters

A shifting economic landscape has culminated in Texas, dethroning California as the nation’s premier hub for Fortune 500 companies. Data from the 2026 Fortune 500 list show Texas leading with 57 headquarters, compared with California’s 56, marking a reversal from two years ago, when California held the lead.Additionally, corporations in…

Fed Beige Book finds inflation surging across most districts on energy

A new report from the Federal Reserve finds that inflation is pushing prices higher at a strong pace in most of its regional districts around the country, driven by the surge in energy prices. The Fed on Wednesday released its latest edition of the Beige Book, which summarizes economic conditions…

Ford recalls 420,000 Expedition, Navigator SUVs over seat belt defect

Ford recently announced a recall affecting nearly 420,000 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator sport utility vehicles (SUVs) over an issue with seat belts locking and potentially causing injury to occupants during a crash. The auto recall covers 342,283 Ford Expedition vehicles from model years 2018 to 2022, as well as…

ADP National Employment report May 2026: Private sector adds 122,000 jobs

Companies in the private sector added 122,000 jobs in May, payroll processing firm ADP said in its latest report on Wednesday. The figure is above economists’ estimates of a gain of 117,000 jobs. The prior month’s payrolls number was revised lower to a gain of 105,000 from an initially reported…

Nissan recalls over 51,000 Kicks SUVs for dashboard display defect

Nissan is recalling more than 51,000 Kicks SUVs because a software defect can cause the dashboard display to go partially or completely blank, potentially preventing drivers from seeing critical vehicle information. The recall affects 51,598 model year 2025-2026 Nissan Kicks vehicles manufactured between June 24, 2024, and Jan. 9, 2026,…

CEOs signal layoffs, plummeting confidence as economic outlook darkens in 2026

Corporate leadership across America has seemingly lost faith in the current trajectory of the U.S. economy, swinging sharply from optimism to pessimism in just three months. The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence, in collaboration with The Business Council, conducted its quarterly survey of 141 CEOs and found that the…

Nvidia unveils RTX Spark AI chip with Microsoft to reinvent personal PCs

Nvidia on Monday unveiled a new chip that will bring artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities onto laptops and desktop computers. The new AI chip, known as RTX Spark, was built as part of a collaboration between Nvidia and Microsoft to make personal computers that are built to power AI tools.”The PC…

McDonald’s ‘NEXT’ strategy targets value perception after price hikes

McDonald’s announced on Monday that it’s rolling out a new corporate strategy that aims to make its stores easier to run for franchisees. The announcement, called “McDonald’s > NEXT,” focuses on increasing automation, raising standards for hospitality, leaning on social media for marketing and making its food items taste better.It…