Black Friday frenzy underway as shoppers crowded into area malls

Black Friday has wrapped for the day, but earlier, shoppers turned out in droves. Long lines dominated at the Christiana Mall, as well as the Gloucester Premium Outlets. And, over in Cherry Hill, parking spaces were hard to come by.

Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau to meet in Florida to discuss tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew to Florida on Friday to meet with President-elect Donald Trump following his threats to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products.

Is Black Friday still popular in 2024?

The day after Thanksgiving still reigns as the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season even if it’s lost some luster.

Macy's delays Q3 earnings after employee conceals $154M in expenses

Macy's announced a delay in releasing its full quarterly results after discovering that an employee intentionally hid $132 million to $154 million in expenses.

How much money does it take to be financially successful? Depends on who you ask

Boomers and Gen Z had different answers in a new survey about how much money you need to be financially successful. But as it turns out, they may not be that far apart when you consider inflation.

Walmart warns of higher prices if Trump implements proposed tariffs

Potential tariffs could cost American consumers between $46B and $78B in annual spending power, the National Retail Federation says.

Historic 1652 coin found in furniture sells for $2.5M at California auction

A rare 1652 silver coin, about the size of a nickel, sold for $2.5 million at a California auction, breaking the previous record for a pre-Revolution American coin.

Target quarterly results fall as holiday discounts and dockworker strike hit profits

Target etched out a slim sales increase in the third quarter and profits slumped as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending and costs related to a dockworker strike in October dragged on results.

DOGE reportedly considers mobile tax-filing app to simplify US tax process

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, may develop a mobile app for filing taxes, aiming to simplify the tax process for Americans.

Trump's Treasury secretary pick: Who are the contenders?

President-elect Trump is reviewing candidates for the Treasury secretary role, with the list of contenders getting broader after Elon Musk offered an endorsement and shook up the race.

Credit card debt surges to another record high, New York Fed data shows

Americans' debt balances grew across the board, but Fed researchers voiced 'concerning' growth in auto and credit card delinquencies.

Philadelphia strike: Largest city union prepares for strike as labor tensions continue

Thousands of Philadelphia city workers are preparing to walk off the job, if a new contract isn't reached. More than 9,000 employees, who work in prisons, sanitation and 911 dispatch, realize a strike would create a major impact.

Philly's largest union inches closer to strike
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Members of Philadelphia?s city worker labor union, District Council 33, have approved a strike vote raising the stakes in the ongoing labor tension with the city.

Meatpacking company illegally hired minors in MN, fined $2 million

A meatpacking company with operations in St. James has been fined $2 million after an inspection found it was illegally employing underage workers that were also dealing with hazardous materials and operating machinery.

Where was inflation the highest in October? Northeast and Midwest cities near the top

The Labor Department released a new report on inflation that examined price growth in various cities and metropolitan areas in the U.S. which reflected a higher rate of inflation in the Northeast and Midwest.

Spirit prepares for bankruptcy filing after failed Frontier talks: report

Spirit Airlines is reportedly planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after its latest attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell through.