Are robot waiters the future? Some in restaurant industry think so
Many think robot waiters are the solution to the industry’s labor shortages. But others note how they can’t yet take orders, and many restaurants have steps that they can’t adapt to.
Many think robot waiters are the solution to the industry’s labor shortages. But others note how they can’t yet take orders, and many restaurants have steps that they can’t adapt to.
These are February's hottest housing markets
Thirteen of the top 20 hottest home markets in February had median listing prices below the national median, the report from Realtor.com said.
Thirteen of the top 20 hottest home markets in February had median listing prices below the national median, the report from Realtor.com said.
Today’s mortgage rates remain below 6 percent | April 5, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 5, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for April 5, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Walmart plans for 65% of stores to be serviced by automated supply chains by 2026
The world’s largest retailer said that as the changes take hold, employees’ roles will require less physical labor but will have higher pay.
The world’s largest retailer said that as the changes take hold, employees’ roles will require less physical labor but will have higher pay.
These states' student loan forgiveness plans would work even if Biden's fails
With the jury still out on Biden's student loan forgiveness, some states are stepping up their plans, a recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts said.
With the jury still out on Biden's student loan forgiveness, some states are stepping up their plans, a recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts said.
Today’s mortgage rates hold firm. 15-year are lowest at 5.5 percent | April 3, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 3, 2023, which are mostly unchanged from last Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for April 3, 2023, which are mostly unchanged from last Friday.
Homebuyers find opportunity in declining mortgage rates: Freddie Mac
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.32% for the week ending March 30, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.32% for the week ending March 30, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
McDonald's temporarily shuts US offices, prepares layoff notices: report
McDonald's said in an internal email last week to U.S. employees and some international staff that they should work from home from Monday through Wednesday, so it can deliver staffing decisions virtually, the report said.
McDonald's said in an internal email last week to U.S. employees and some international staff that they should work from home from Monday through Wednesday, so it can deliver staffing decisions virtually, the report said.
Chick-fil-A to keep side salad on menus after customer feedback
The franchise originally planned to phase out the side salad beginning April 3.
The franchise originally planned to phase out the side salad beginning April 3.
Electronic Arts laying off 800 employees, restructuring company
EA is reducing its workforce, restructuring teams, and moving away from some projects, according to a company memo.
EA is reducing its workforce, restructuring teams, and moving away from some projects, according to a company memo.
Today's mortgage rates hold steady. 15-year rates are today's lowest | March 31, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 31, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for March 31, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Spirit Airlines bringing in 4,000 pilots, flight attendants, other team members this year
Spirit Airlines said it will hold five recruitment events in cities across the U.S. in April, and that the hiring announcement is not related to JetBlue's acquisition of the low-cost airline.
Spirit Airlines said it will hold five recruitment events in cities across the U.S. in April, and that the hiring announcement is not related to JetBlue's acquisition of the low-cost airline.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year rates save the most | March 30, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for March 30, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for March 30, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Starbucks' Howard Schultz grilled by Senate over anti-union actions
Longtime Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz insisted the coffee chain hasn't broken labor laws and is willing to bargain with unionized workers during an often testy, two-hour appearance before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
Longtime Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz insisted the coffee chain hasn't broken labor laws and is willing to bargain with unionized workers during an often testy, two-hour appearance before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.
Adidas won't object to Black Lives Matter group's trademark application for logo
In the logo in question, there are a trio of yellow horizontal stripes stacked on top of each other.
In the logo in question, there are a trio of yellow horizontal stripes stacked on top of each other.
Rising number of Americans choose bankruptcy to deal with unmanageable debt: report
Total individual bankruptcy filings in February rose to 30,193, up 18% from a year ago and up 2% from January, according to a recent American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) report.
Total individual bankruptcy filings in February rose to 30,193, up 18% from a year ago and up 2% from January, according to a recent American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) report.
Amazon reportedly considering purchase of AMC Entertainment
Amazon's reported interest in AMC is preliminary, and no offers have been made to acquire the distressed movie theater chain.
Amazon's reported interest in AMC is preliminary, and no offers have been made to acquire the distressed movie theater chain.
Pepsi unveils new look in first refresh in 14 years
North America will be the first region to get the new logo, which will appear inside the globe with a "modern, custom" font. See it here.
North America will be the first region to get the new logo, which will appear inside the globe with a "modern, custom" font. See it here.
Self-directed retirement plan balances increased in Q4: report
Self-directed retirement plan balances as well as balances for 401(k)s, 403(b)s and individual retirement accounts (IRA)s increased at the end of 2022, despite year-over-year losses.
Self-directed retirement plan balances as well as balances for 401(k)s, 403(b)s and individual retirement accounts (IRA)s increased at the end of 2022, despite year-over-year losses.
Mortgage rates expected to rise amid economic volatility: Realtor.com
Despite a recent decrease in mortgage rates, economic pressure could elevate rates for the near term, according to an analysis by Realtor.com. But homebuyers may find some solace in overall lower home prices, stronger negotiating power and smaller down payments, another report suggests.
Despite a recent decrease in mortgage rates, economic pressure could elevate rates for the near term, according to an analysis by Realtor.com. But homebuyers may find some solace in overall lower home prices, stronger negotiating power and smaller down payments, another report suggests.