Dow hits 40,000 for first time

The Dow Jones Industrial Average crossed 40,000 for the first time ever Thursday as investors celebrated solid earnings and a slight easing of consumer inflation last month. 

McDonald's $5 meal deal: More details reported in plan to lure customers

McDonald’s is launching a new $5 meal deal promo to help lure in price-conscious customers. Here’s when it will start, according to reports citing internal emails.

House down payments: Highest and lowest averages by city

The average down payment when buying a home in the U.S. is about $56,000 which is 24% more than a year ago.

Most common hidden ‘junk fees’ and how much they cost you

Junk fees increase the total cost of many goods and services including concert tickets, hotel rooms, gym memberships and utility bills.

MLB doubts Bally Sports owners can survive after loss of Comcast

Major League Baseball isn't convinced the owners of the Bally Sports networks, Diamond Sports Group, can stay in business after failing to reach a deal with Comcast.

Walmart laying off hundreds of employees, relocating many remote workers

Walmart is laying off hundreds of employees at its campus offices, as well as relocating many remote employees. Here’s what to know.

Fire heavily damages South Jersey mall, leaving businesses losing money
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It?s been three and a half weeks since a fire broke out at a South Jersey mall and much of the Voorhees Town Center is still shut down with no timeline on a full reopening.

Red Lobster reportedly closing dozens of US restaurants: See the closure list

Red Lobster has closed at least 48 locations across the U.S. as the seafood restaurant chain faces financial trouble, according to a restaurant liquidator who is holding an online auction.

Snoop Dogg's 'Gin & Juice' drink brand to sponsor college football bowl game

The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl Presented by Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop will be played at Arizona Stadium in Tucson on Dec. 28. It's expected to feature teams from the Mountain West Conference and Mid-American Conference.

What is ‘ghost debt’? Buy now, pay later plans more popular than ever

A new form of debt looping a lot of Americans is being referred to as “ghost debt” or “phantom debt” – stemming from the popular buy now, pay later apps.

US regulators investigate credit card rewards 'bait and switch' schemes

U.S. authorities have already taken action against American Express and Bank of America in a "bait and switch" credit card rewards investigation.

Four-day workweek would boost productivity, 81% of younger workers say

A majority of young professionals polled in a survey believe working a non-traditional work schedule could be more effective for them to get their work done.

Target pulls back on Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlash

According to an emailed statement obtained by the Associated Press, Target is reducing its in-store availability of Pride-themed merchandise due to previous backlash, making this decision based on "guest insights and consumer research."

More Americans to qualify for Social Security under new SNAP rule

The Social Security Administration has expanded the definition of a public assistance household to include SNAP recipients, broadening eligibility and potentially increasing benefits for more Americans.