Dockworkers launch strike at U.S. ports
Maritime Analyst Sal Mercogliano joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the work stoppage by dockworkers at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports.
Port strike by thousands of workers could begin Tuesday
Joe Camberato, CEO of National Business Capital, joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the imminent U.S. port strike and what goods could be impacted.
Satellite merger: DirecTV buys rival Dish and Sling
DirecTV will pay $1 and assume $9.75B worth of debt to buy Dish and Sling.
Private student loan interest rates rise for 5-year terms and dip for 10-year terms
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Port strike looming: What to know and expect
Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.
U-Haul offers free month of storage for Helene victims
Helene has caused more than 50 deaths and brought widespread flooding and destruction to Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee.
Salt Life brand closing all stores in US after bankruptcy sale
All Salt Life stores in the U.S. are closing after the company was recently purchased in a bankruptcy sale.
UPS hiring 125K seasonal workers: Here's who else is hiring for the holidays
Seasonal hiring is expected to be lighter this year than in 2023. Here's a look at who's hiring for the holidays.
House passes spending bill to fund government
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a stopgap spending bill to fund the government through December 20th, averting a shutdown. It passed 341 to 82 and now heads to the Senate.
This is how much money it costs to have a baby in 2024
The journey of bringing a new life into the world is filled with love and anticipation, but comes with financial considerations. From the hospital to childcare, here’s a look at some of the costs.
US ready to crack down on cheap shopping site beloved by American bargain hunters
The House Intelligence Committee is requesting a briefing from the FBI and Securities Exchange Commission on Chinese Communist Party-linked e-commerce company Temu and its parent company Pinduoduo (PDD) amid concerns of exploitation of U.S. data.
Trump threatens John Deere with 200% tariffs
This week, former President Trump threatened John Deere with a 200% tariff if the manufacturer moves production to factories in Mexico.
Last full-size Kmart in US to close
The last full-size Kmart store in the continental U.S. is closing, marking the end of an era that had already ended years ago.
Credit card debt at record levels ahead of holidays
Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst at Bankrate, joins LiveNOW's Carel Lajara to discuss how consumers can manage credit card debt ahead of the holiday season.
Fed cuts interest rates by half-point
Economist Mike Walden joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to break down what the latest interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve means.
Red Lobster is officially out of bankruptcy process: Here's what's next
Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy protection in May and it led to the closing of dozens of restaurants in the U.S.
Tupperware files for bankruptcy: Here’s what to know
Tupperware Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid growing struggles to revitalize its business.
Moms lose average of $9,500 on maternity leave, survey reveals
Women reported taking about 11 weeks of maternity leave on average, and 25% took six weeks or less.
Amazon asks corporate workers to return to the office five days a week
Amazon announces a major policy shift, requiring corporate employees to return to the office five days a week starting January 2025, ending the company's hybrid work model introduced during the pandemic.
Lyft unveils feature to help riders avoid surge pricing
Lyft says driver earnings won't be affected by the launch of the feature.