Cracker Barrel eliminates DEI programs, brings back handmade biscuits

FIRST ON FOX: Cracker Barrel is highlighting a series of changes the restaurant chain has implemented in the wake of aggressive backlash from customers in recent weeks, ranging from a throwback in biscuit preparation to the elimination of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs. Cracker Barrel is poised to announce…

Klarna valued at B ahead of trading debut

Buy now, pay later company Klarna is making its long-awaited initial public offering on Wednesday after raising $1.37 billion. The Swedish firm priced its IPO at a higher-than-expected $40, above the $35 to $37 expected range, valuing the company around $15 billion.COSTCO ROLLS OUT BUY NOW, PAY LATER FOR BIG…

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White House says Apple to announce 0 billion US investment

Tech giant Apple is poised to announce a new investment of $100 billion in U.S. facilities as early as today, the White House said on Wednesday. National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett said on FOX Business Network’s “Mornings with Maria” that companies are “moving here in droves, which is why we’ve…

Moody’s economist warns US economy on brink of recession amid weak jobs data

A leading economist is warning that the U.S. economy is on the brink of recession after incoming economic data last week signaled labor market conditions are softening as inflation is rising, which could complicate the ability of the Federal Reserve to support the economy. Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s…

August inflation data suggests larger Social Security COLA increase next year

The Trump administration’s effort to modernize federal payment systems is coming to Social Security, which will start phasing out paper Social Security checks. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced in mid-July that it would no longer issue paper checks starting on Sept. 30. The agency noted in a blog post announcing the move…

Weak July jobs report boosts Fed rate cut expectations for September

Markets are increasingly pricing in the chances of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates at its next meeting in September following last week’s weaker-than-expected jobs report. The Fed’s policymaking arm, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), has opted against cutting interest rates at all five of its meetings this year, including…

ETF inflows on pace for record .3 trillion year despite volatility

Despite the whiplash of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, trade uncertainty and day-to-day market swings, investors are pouring money into exchange-traded funds to capture fast-moving stock and bond action.  With $121 billion flowing into ETFs industrywide in July, the yearly tally hit $677 billion and is now on pace for a…

How do revisions to the jobs report work and why do they occur?

President Donald Trump’s move to fire the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) after a weaker-than-expected July jobs report and large revisions has spurred questions about how the agency gauges changes in the U.S. workforce.  Trump terminated BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer on Friday and claimed she “faked the Jobs…

Boston suburb Beverly tops Realtor.com’s 2025 hottest zip codes list

Those looking for “a compelling mix of lifestyle appeal, relative affordability, and strong ties to nearby economic hubs” are choosing a Boston suburb to move to, according Realtor.com.  Beverly, Massachusetts’ 01915 is No. 1 on the site’s 2025 Hottest Zips report. The city is about a 30-minute drive northeast of…

Tesla grants CEO Elon Musk new  billion pay deal to retain him

On Monday, Tesla granted CEO Elon Musk a new $29 billion pay deal aimed at keeping the billionaire entrepreneur at the helm as the company pivots from its struggling electric vehicle business to robotaxis and humanoid robots. The company described the “interim award” of 96 million new shares as a “good…

Moynihan responds to Trump firing labor stats chief over weak jobs data

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said in an interview on Sunday that the president’s firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner following a weak jobs report was due to politics, though he said government employment data should be improved. Moynihan appeared on CBS News’ “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan”…