Capital One - Discover merger: What we know and how it impacts you
Capital One's acquisition of Discover for $35.3 billion will have a major impact on consumer and financial services once the deal is finalized. Here's what you need to know.
Capital One's acquisition of Discover for $35.3 billion will have a major impact on consumer and financial services once the deal is finalized. Here's what you need to know.
Capital One to purchase Discover Financial for $35 billion
Capital One Financial is buying Discover Financial Services for $35 billion, in a deal that would bring together two of the nation’s biggest lenders and credit card issuers.
Capital One Financial is buying Discover Financial Services for $35 billion, in a deal that would bring together two of the nation’s biggest lenders and credit card issuers.
How attacks in the Red Sea are cramping global trade; what it means for retailers
The cost to ship a standard 40-foot container from China to northern Europe has jumped from $1,500 to $4,000, according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy in Germany.
The cost to ship a standard 40-foot container from China to northern Europe has jumped from $1,500 to $4,000, according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy in Germany.
Car insurance rates in Philadelphia jumped in 2024: Here's the average rate
Philadelphia saw an increase in average full coverage premium costs from 2023 to 2024. Here's why and what the average rate is now.
Philadelphia saw an increase in average full coverage premium costs from 2023 to 2024. Here's why and what the average rate is now.
Bread market expected to skyrocket, make big gains by 2027
A research firm predicts that the global bread market will gain $118.37 billion in value by 2027.
A research firm predicts that the global bread market will gain $118.37 billion in value by 2027.
Great wealth transfer is underway in US — to women
A McKinsey & Company study released in 2020 found women are set to control much of the unprecedented $30 trillion in assets held by baby boomers by the end of the decade.
A McKinsey & Company study released in 2020 found women are set to control much of the unprecedented $30 trillion in assets held by baby boomers by the end of the decade.
Shelter for those with no home seeks volunteers in Bucks County
In the thick of winter, one Bucks County shelter has seen its number spike and is hoping for more volunteers to keep it running.
In the thick of winter, one Bucks County shelter has seen its number spike and is hoping for more volunteers to keep it running.
US home prices hit a new record high in November
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
Could drinking alcohol on sidewalks help California's economy?
Could downtown cities in California become the new Las Vegas?
Could downtown cities in California become the new Las Vegas?
Los Angeles Times to lay off 20% of its newsroom
The Los Angeles Times is laying off more than 20% of its newsroom beginning this week in one the largest staff cuts in the newspaper's 143-year history.
The Los Angeles Times is laying off more than 20% of its newsroom beginning this week in one the largest staff cuts in the newspaper's 143-year history.
Congress OKs spending bill to avert government shutdown through early March
Congress has sent President Joe Biden a short-term spending bill that would avert a looming partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies into March.
Congress has sent President Joe Biden a short-term spending bill that would avert a looming partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies into March.
Major bank announces elimination of 20,000 jobs after losses
Citigroup announced a net loss of $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter.
Citigroup announced a net loss of $1.8 billion in the fourth quarter.
New Kentucky bill could exempt diapers from state's sales tax
For weary parents rolling up their sleeves for diaper duty, a bill in Kentucky would deliver tax relief when purchasing a necessity that adds up to a big expense.
For weary parents rolling up their sleeves for diaper duty, a bill in Kentucky would deliver tax relief when purchasing a necessity that adds up to a big expense.
Lower gas prices expected in 2024 and weather, geopolitics could play role
Analysts said growing oil production in the U.S., as well as greater inventories, could lead to prices falling by at least 15 cents through the year.
Analysts said growing oil production in the U.S., as well as greater inventories, could lead to prices falling by at least 15 cents through the year.
US national debt nears $34 trillion; majority of voters say economy is in bad shape
The U.S. government’s total debt was fast approaching $34 trillion as of Friday afternoon, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Treasury.
The U.S. government’s total debt was fast approaching $34 trillion as of Friday afternoon, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Treasury.
Housing affordability plummeted to lowest level on record in 2023
Just a fraction of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical American
Just a fraction of homes for sale in 2023 were affordable for the typical American
Gen X advised to ‘stop spending’ due to largest retirement savings wealth gap of any generation
Economist argues less spending equals a 'milder’ recession.
Economist argues less spending equals a 'milder’ recession.
Rent prices show biggest decline in more than 3 years, Redfin report says
Redfin says its the biggest annual price drop in rents since 2020.
Redfin says its the biggest annual price drop in rents since 2020.
Federal Reserve holds key interest rate steady, anticipates three rate cuts next year
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a third straight time.
The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday for a third straight time.
Philadelphia leaders look to increase wages, add businesses to grow city’s economy in 2024
From bringing back businesses to tackling the lack of minority homeowners, Philadelphia City Councilmembers met Tuesday to discuss the economic growth and projections for the city ahead 2024.
From bringing back businesses to tackling the lack of minority homeowners, Philadelphia City Councilmembers met Tuesday to discuss the economic growth and projections for the city ahead 2024.