Hiring slows for 3rd month; US unemployment rate falls to 7.9%
America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened.
America’s employers added 661,000 jobs in September, the third straight month of slower hiring and evidence from the final jobs report before the presidential election that the economic recovery has weakened.
Airbnb to prohibit some rentals over Halloween weekend to halt parties
Airbnb will prohibit one-night rentals over Halloween weekend as part of its ongoing effort to crack down on party houses.
Airbnb will prohibit one-night rentals over Halloween weekend as part of its ongoing effort to crack down on party houses.
Stock futures plunge after Trump confirms he has coronavirus
U.S. equity futures plunged by more than 1.6%, or 500 Dow points after President Trump confirmed through a tweet that he and the first lady tested positive for coronavirus.
U.S. equity futures plunged by more than 1.6%, or 500 Dow points after President Trump confirmed through a tweet that he and the first lady tested positive for coronavirus.
Layoffs remain high as 837,000 seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000, evidence that the economy is struggling to sustain a tentative recovery that began this summer.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000, evidence that the economy is struggling to sustain a tentative recovery that began this summer.
2nd round of stimulus checks would be in relief bill: Mnuchin
The Treasury Secretary says a potential coronavirus relief package will include another round of checks for Americans.
The Treasury Secretary says a potential coronavirus relief package will include another round of checks for Americans.
New Jersey gas tax to increase more than 9 cents starting Thursday
New Jersey’s gas tax is going up 9.3 cents a gallon, a roughly 22% increase.
New Jersey’s gas tax is going up 9.3 cents a gallon, a roughly 22% increase.
Senate passes stopgap bill to fund US government through December
The last-minute approval came just hours before funding expired at midnight on Wednesday.
The last-minute approval came just hours before funding expired at midnight on Wednesday.
Disney to lay off 28,000 workers at its parks in California, Florida
Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Jeff Cole has details
Study: Half of Americans who lost jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic remain jobless
A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.
A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.
Coca-Cola gets into the hard seltzer business
Molson Coors will handle the marketing, sales and distribution of the alcohol-infused mineral water.
Molson Coors will handle the marketing, sales and distribution of the alcohol-infused mineral water.
An online consignment shop gives users a safe place to shop and help others
Two women create Anxiety Marketplace, an online consignment shop that allows users to buy and sell clothing and accessories and can then donate to worthy causes.
Two women create Anxiety Marketplace, an online consignment shop that allows users to buy and sell clothing and accessories and can then donate to worthy causes.
Water shut off due to unpaid bills deadline extended, Philadelphia Water Dept. announces
The Philadelphia Water Department and Water Revenue Bureau will not shut water off due to unpaid bills until April 2021, officials announced Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Water Department and Water Revenue Bureau will not shut water off due to unpaid bills until April 2021, officials announced Tuesday.
House Democrats unveil new $2.2T proposal for coronavirus aid
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
Cashing In: How the coronavirus pandemic has changed holiday shopping season
Financial expert Dan Roccato joins Good Day Weekend.
Financial expert Dan Roccato joins Good Day Weekend.
Climate change poses ‘major risk’ to US financial system, federal report warns
The report, commissioned by President Donald Trump’s CFTC, found that climate change is already impacting or is anticipated to impact nearly every facet of the economy.
The report, commissioned by President Donald Trump’s CFTC, found that climate change is already impacting or is anticipated to impact nearly every facet of the economy.
Mark Cuban pitches $1,000 stimulus checks for Americans every 2 weeks for 2 months
Cuban tweeted that 128 million households in the country should be given $1,000 every two weeks for the next two months with a stipulation that they spend the money in 10 days or lose the money.
Cuban tweeted that 128 million households in the country should be given $1,000 every two weeks for the next two months with a stipulation that they spend the money in 10 days or lose the money.
Coronavirus relief bill: Democrats back to drawing board to redraft proposal
House Democrats say they are paring back their proposal in an attempt to jump-start negotiations with the Trump administration.
House Democrats say they are paring back their proposal in an attempt to jump-start negotiations with the Trump administration.
Unemployment claims at 870,000 as fraud and backlogs cloud data
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
Lansdowne man providing free community wash and give-a-way day for single mothers
A Lansdowne man is providing free community wash and give-a-way for single moms, to honor and show appreciation for the women in his life who helped him.
A Lansdowne man is providing free community wash and give-a-way for single moms, to honor and show appreciation for the women in his life who helped him.