Category Added in a WPeMatico Campaign
ABC Business News
Moms across the US demand change ahead of Mother’s Day
Jovanna Archuleta (NEW YORK) — As Mother’s Day weekend approaches, moms across the U.S. are speaking out about issues they say affect American families the most and the changes they hope to see as the [Read More…]
Biden touts economic growth, debt and deficit reduction ahead of Fed rate hike
Ting Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday said that the federal government will pay down the national debt this quarter for the first time in six years. His remarks on [Read More…]
Fed expected to announce decision on interest rates
Lance Nelson/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday in an effort to help battle inflation. The increase is expected to be half a percentage point. So [Read More…]
Kim Kardashian’s Skims launches The Adaptive Collection for people with limited mobility
Skims (NEW YORK) — This week, Skims, Kim Kardashian’s “solutions-oriented” brand of underwear, shapewear and loungewear, launched The Adaptive Collection for people with limited mobility. The collection includes four pieces, all within the Fits Everybody [Read More…]
New warning about rise in home-buying scams
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As home buyers face low inventory, many are eager to make a deal as soon as they can, which can put some are risk for scams. Experts are warning [Read More…]
The Great Resignation: Its origins and what it means for future business
Jeenah Moon/Bloomberg via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — In 2021, more than 47 million Americans quit their jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics – the most resignations on record. As resignation rates remain [Read More…]
New Mexico expands program that could make child care free for many families
d3sign/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — New Mexico is expanding a program that waives the cost of child care, an initiative that could make child care free for many families in the southwestern state. The announcement [Read More…]
Diesel prices hit record high
David McNew/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — It’s not just regular gas prices that are higher. The rising cost for diesel fuel is having a ripple effect on truck drivers. The price for a gallon of [Read More…]
US economy slows, sparking fears of recession
sefa ozel/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The U.S. economy shrank in the first three months of 2022, after years of growth, according to a new report. Economists had expected consumer spending to accelerate in March, [Read More…]
Dyson launches in-person professional stylist service in New York City
Dyson (NEW YORK) — Dyson just announced the launch of its first-ever paid services at its Demo Store in New York City. Starting April 30, customers can have their hair professionally styled using a Dyson [Read More…]
Elon Musk’s bid to end SEC tweet settlement rejected by judge
Chesnot/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A federal judge in New York on Wednesday rejected Elon Musk’s request to terminate a settlement agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission that he claimed was being abused to [Read More…]
Archegos founder Bill Hwang charged in massive stock market fraud
Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Federal prosecutors in New York on Wednesday announced criminal charges against the founder of a private investment firm and its chief financial officer for alleged “manipulative trading” and “deceptive [Read More…]
Ford chairman discusses company’s push to all-electric fleet
ABC News (NEW YORK) — The road toward an all-electric vehicle future is long and filled with roadblocks concerning high costs and supply chain issues, according to automakers and motor vehicle experts. However, the head [Read More…]
Will the $6 billion pledge to make transportation more sustainable be enough?
Jon Challicom/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The funds to help states make transportation more sustainable have been promised, but will they be enough to propel the U.S. toward its emissions goals? While it’s a step [Read More…]
For many American families a living wage is out of reach: Report
tattywelshie/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A new report diving into the data on vital measures of health and social determinants of health finds that women, and particularly women of color, continue to experience steep pay [Read More…]
Democrats raise alarms, Republicans celebrate, Twitter under Elon Musk
Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — While Democrats raise alarms and Republicans celebrate Twitter’s announcement Monday that Elon Musk was buying the platform for $44 billion, experts weigh what political impact the [Read More…]
Elon Musk to buy Twitter for $44 billion
Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty Images (SAN FRANCISCO) — Twitter announced on Monday that Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, is acquiring the social media giant for approximately $44 billion. Per the terms of [Read More…]
Inflation, supply chain issues send 2022 wedding costs soaring
Hanneke Vollbehr/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Wedding season is in full swing and a record number of couples are tying the knot. An estimated 2.5 million weddings are set to be held this year, according [Read More…]
Automakers take a new approach to selling cars: gourmet restaurants, track drives
Morgan Korn/ABC News (NEW YORK) — Auto shows were once a marquee event for automakers — a way to let interested buyers see, sit in, touch and get acquainted with the latest models. With many [Read More…]
The airline pilot shortage is real and will cost all of us
Alex Walker/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — As millions take to the skies each day and airlines forecast what could be the most profitable summer ever, Americans should prepare for higher prices, more cancellations, and smaller [Read More…]