ETFs or mutual funds? How to choose in today’s market

As more Americans take a hands-on approach to their finances, many are weighing whether to invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or mutual funds. Both offer a simple way to build a diversified portfolio of stocks or bonds, and at their core, the two investment vehicles are very similar. But key…

Nike lays off 1,400 workers in global operations division

Roughly 1,400 people across Nike’s Global Operations team will be laid off, the company announced Thursday. In a memo to employees, Chief Operating Officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy said the cuts will primarily affect Nike’s technology division and span North America, Asia and Europe, representing just under 2% of the company’s global…

American Airlines CEO rejects United Airlines merger as anti-competitive 

American Airlines CEO Robert Isom rejected the idea of a United Airlines merger, telling investors on Thursday’s first-quarter earnings call that it would be bad for all parties. “The idea of the two largest airlines in the world getting together, that is something that we’ve viewed as being anti-competitive and obviously…

Bessent disputes Iran B sanctions claim as DNC talking point

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pushed back Wednesday after Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., suggested temporary sanctions relief for Iran has granted the country $14 billion during the war. During a fiery exchange at Wednesday’s Senate Appropriations Committee subcommittee hearing on the 2027 fiscal budget, Coons levied the charge at Bessent, noting…

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California housing market stays tight despite recent inventory gains

California’s housing market is seeing an increase in inventory while the state’s population growth slows, but strong demand stemming from longstanding scarcity has kept the market tight. An analysis by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) found that the state added 677,000 housing units…

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Coffee and ground beef prices surge most in 2 years, report finds

Americans are facing a tale of two grocery lists. While some prices are cooling, the items families rely on most for energy and nutrition — meat and coffee — are seeing sharp increases that wipe out any savings in the bread aisle.Fourteen of the 25 most common grocery store staples…

US economic growth revised lower in final fourth quarter reading

This story about the fourth-quarter GDP report is developing and will be updated with more details. The U.S. economy grew at a slightly slower pace than expected in the fourth quarter, according to the Commerce Department’s estimate.The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on Thursday released its final reading of fourth-quarter GDP, which…

5 tax mistakes that could cost Americans thousands before April 15

Tax season is closing in on the April 15 deadline to file your return or request an extension and a new report details some common mistakes that Americans are making throughout the year that are costing them money. A report by GOBankingRates broke down five tax mistakes that could cost…

Cleveland Fed president warns rate hike possible if inflation stays high

A Federal Reserve policymaker is warning that it could make sense to raise interest rates if inflation remains elevated above the Fed’s 2% target amid uncertainty over the duration of the oil and gas price shock. Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said in an interview with The…

Gallup finds U.S. worker optimism on job market fell to 28% in 2025

A new report from Gallup finds that U.S. workers are less optimistic about the job climate and their level of engagement with their current jobs has remained relatively flat. Gallup released its 2026 State of the Global Workplace report on Wednesday, which showed that while 51% of global workers think…

Goldman Sachs expands its active ETF business with Innovator Capital deal

Goldman Sachs said on Thursday it has completed the acquisition of active exchange-traded fund provider Innovator Capital Management, expanding the Wall Street bank’s presence in the fast-growing active ETF segment. Active ETFs are among the fastest-growing areas of asset management, attracting investors with lower costs and flexible strategies at a…

Strong demand and tight inventory push used car prices to 3-year high

American consumers who are in the market for used cars are facing the highest prices in nearly three years, according to a new report. Wholesale prices for used vehicles rose to their highest level since the summer of 2023 in March, with the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index rising 6.2%…

Jamie Dimon warns cities risk a business exodus over taxes and regulation

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned that New York City and other cities with high taxes and regulatory burdens run the risk of losing businesses and workers to locales with more hospitable business climates. Dimon released his annual letter to shareholders on Monday in conjunction with the firm’s 2025 annual…

Lowe’s commits 0M to train 250,000 skilled tradespeople amid AI rise

While Silicon Valley spends billions trying to teach robots how to think, home improvement giant Lowe’s is putting its money on Americans who know how to build. As artificial intelligence threatens to hollow out white-collar cubicle careers, Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison is sounding a wake-up call: AI can write your…

Toyota recalls 73K vehicles over pedestrian warning sound making insufficient noise

Toyota is recalling more than 73,000 hybrid vehicles over a pedestrian warning sound issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Certain 2023–2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles are affected by the recall effort because they do not make a loud enough sound while in reverse, making it…