‘I worked at 14, had an 8.8% mortgage rate and drove used cars’: Did boomers really have it easier than millennials?
‘We were frugal, using coupons, discount stores, shopping during the sales and eating leftovers,’ one baby-boomer reader writes.
Cinemark to add 20 ScreenX locations in premium moviegoing push
ScreenX is the world's first multi-projection cinema with an immersive 270 degree field of view.CJ 4DPLEXSinging witches and blue aliens are set to hit the big screen before the end…
The ‘great wealth transfer’ is coming. Many people will be rich — but they’re not ready.
Inheriting money is one thing; keeping it is another.
MLB taps NASCAR to help grow baseball with Speedway Classic
MLB will be playing its first ever baseball game at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee.MLBMajor League Baseball is taking America's pastime to an iconic NASCAR track, and the game is…
Restaurants add spicy menu items in a bid for younger diners
Chipotle Mexican Grill's new Adobo Ranch dipSource: Chipotle Mexican GrillRestaurant brands are hoping hot new menu items will drive visits among younger customers. Hot, in this case, is literal.Spicy items…
Weight-loss drugs may be covered by Medicare, Medicaid under experimental program
Costly GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound could be covered under the new plan.
See inside JFK airport’s new $9.5 billion international terminal
The future ticket counter at JFK's new Terminal 1.Leslie Josephs/CNBCIt's far from finished but the new, $9.5 billion Terminal 1 at John F. Kennedy International Airport is taking shape. Its…
‘The sky has not fallen — yet’: Is it time to start worrying about a U.S. recession?
GDP rose by 3% in the second quarter, but the economy added just 73,000 new jobs in July.
Covid vaccine makers Moderna BioNTech stocks, mRNA strategies diverge
A researcher works in the lab at the Moderna Inc. headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, US, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Adam Glanzman | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe Covid-19 pandemic turned Moderna…
Moderna to slash 10% of workforce amid Covid vaccine sales
The Moderna Inc. headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on March 26, 2024.Adam Glanzman | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesModerna on Thursday said it plans to slash roughly 10% of its global workforce…
Trump sacks BLS chief after poor jobs report, as credibility of U.S. economic data comes under fire
President Trump on Friday fired the head of the government agency that produces the monthly jobs report, claiming without evidence she was biased against him.
How much are Southwest’s new assigned seats? It depends
Southwest Airlines new premium seats featuring extra legroom.Leslie Josephs/CNBCSouthwest Airlines' first assigned seats went on sale this week for flights starting Jan. 27 of next year. What you'll pay will…
Trump and the dollar are doing something we saw just before the October 1987 stock market crash
The current political environment and currency market disruption are disturbingly similar.
Battle for talent at family offices boosts incentive plans and pay
Maskot | Maskot | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to…
Trump’s tariffs are a no-win for Americans. Here’s what needs to happen now.
The world will move on without the U.S. at the center, and Americans’ living standards will suffer.
Why Black entrepreneurs flock to Martha’s Vineyard every August
Sign at Martha's Vineyard Airport, Massachusetts Cindygoff | Istock | Getty ImagesMartha's Vineyard has long been a summer vacation destination for Black families, but August in the Massachusetts beach community…
Moderna (MRNA) Q2 2025 earnings
The Moderna logo is seen in Warsaw, Poland, on April 9, 2025.Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesModerna on Friday lowered the high end of its 2025 revenue outlook due…
Pain trades include the dollar, the Magnificent Seven and 10-year bond yields: strategist
Bank of America’s Michael Hartnett sees renewed dollar selling and thinks bond traders would be confounded by 10-year yields at 4%.
Trunk Tools uses AI to reduce construction errors and waste
A worker inside a residential building under construction in the Las Palmas neighborhood of Medellin, Colombia, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.Esteban Vanegas | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesA version of this…
‘I have never been asked for money before’: My friend wants to borrow $1,600 to pay her rent. Do I say yes?
“I have heard mixed reviews on lending people money.”
Comcast (CMCSA) earnings Q2 2025
Comcast beat Wall Street estimates on Thursday for second-quarter earnings and revenue. Yet the company saw a loss of broadband customers even as it shifted its market strategy for the…
Best Buy, Ikea test new kitchen concept in U.S. stores
The logo of Best Buy and Ikea on shopping carts.Getty ImagesBest Buy said Thursday it will test mini-showrooms in some of its stores featuring Ikea products to show off kitchen…
Trump hits dozens more countries with higher tariffs that start Aug. 7
President Donald Trump late Thursday stuck to his Friday deadline for hitting Canada with higher tariffs, but he gave a one-week delay to other trading partners that had received letters…
How wealthy yacht buyers plan to avoid the European tariffs
Superyachts in Port Hercules, Monaco.John Lamb | The Image Bank | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide…
Reddit’s stock is soaring after earnings. This is why.
The social-media platform’s second-quarter revenue and earnings blow past Wall Street’s expectations
Trump asks drugmakers to cut U.S. prices within 60 days
U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, David Sacks, AI…
Tesla starts ride-hailing service in the Bay Area. It’s not a robotaxi yet.
Tesla Inc. is offering ride-hailing services in the San Francisco Bay Area, the birthplace of ride-sharing and where the EV maker has plenty of competition from services with drivers at…
JPMorgan marks 1,000th branch opening since 2018 expansion plans
A new JPMorgan Chase branch in Charlotte, North Carolina.Courtesy: JPMorgan ChaseJPMorgan Chase has built 1,000 new branches in seven years. That's more locations than most of its competitors operate in…
CVS Health (CVS) earnings report Q2 2025
CVS Health on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings and revenue that topped estimates and raised its adjusted profit outlook, as it sees strength in its retail pharmacy business and some improvement…
The meme-stock party is already fizzling out. What that means for the rest of the market.
The meme-stock craze may have ended before it could flourish, caught up in a summer market and big tech earnings, says Vanda Research.
Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro shows similar heart health benefits as Trulicity
Eli Lilly on Thursday said its blockbuster diabetes drug Mounjaro showed heart health benefits in a late-stage trial directly comparing it to the company's older diabetes treatment, Trulicity.Mounjaro met the…
Rolls-Royce is Britain’s answer to Nvidia. It just hiked its outlook again.
Rolls-Royce phenomenal stock-market gains continued on Thursday as the engine maker lifted its outlook for the year.
DOJ drops charges against Fat Brands, Andy Wiederhorn
Andy Wiederhorn, former Fatburger CEO.CNBCThe Justice Department is dropping its case against Fat Brands and its chair Andy Wiederhorn.In May 2024, the company and Wiederhorn were indicted by a federal…
Apartment rents drop in July as vacancies move to multiyear high
A sign on the side of a building in Hell's Kitchen, New York City, advertising an apartment is available for rent through a real estate broker. Deb Cohn-Orbach | UCG |…
Is another S&P 500 change on the horizon? Here’s what to know.
The Paramount-Skydance deal could open the door for a membership change, but Robinhood and AppLovin may once again miss out on inclusion in the index.
High Noon recalls vodka seltzers in Celsius cans
High Noon vodka seltzer and Celsius energy drinks.Kevin Carter | David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesHigh Noon has issued a recall of one of its popular vodka seltzer…
These two online shopping platforms are rallying ahead of Amazon’s earnings
Shares of Etsy Inc. and eBay Inc. ran higher over the course of the day on Wednesday, as a key demand metric for both online-shopping platforms topped expectations for the…
Ford Motor (F) earnings Q2 2025
Ford Motor reported second-quarter revenue that beat expectations Wednesday and reinstated its full-year guidance, which includes an estimated net $2 billion hit from tariffs.The automaker suspended its full-year guidance in…
New estate-tax rules only increase inequality
How Trump’s new tax law cuts a tax that benefits only the mega rich
Brian Niccol turnaround taking hold
Customers enter a Starbucks coffee shop in New York, US, on Monday, July 28, 2025. Victor J. Blue | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesWall Street is seeing early signs that Starbucks'…
Architecture firms report decline in billings for commercial real estate
Two architecture teachers discuss a student's final project work.Erdark | E+ | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property…
Treasury says it won’t have to increase coupon auction sizes for ‘next several quarters’
Annual federal government budget deficits are likely to remain in the neighborhood of $2 trillion or more for the foreseeable future, one analyst notes.
Merck (MRK) earnings report Q2 2025
Merck & Co. signage on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesMerck…
UBS says savings from Credit Suisse deal reach $9.1 billion as profit tops forecast
UBS said it’s now achieved $9.1 billion of gross savings from its purchase of Credit Suisse as the Swiss banking giant reported stronger-than-forecast second-quarter earnings.
Nike loses head of North America women’s business to Athleta
A Nike and Athleta store.Kylie Cooper | Reuters | Michael Brochstein | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty ImagesGap's Athleta has tapped the head of Nike's women's business in North…
Starbucks rolls out Green Apron Service ahead of earnings
As companies lean into value offerings and buzzy beverages to lure price-sensitive consumers, Starbucks is doubling down on its plans to get back to basics by leaning into hospitality at…
Why a California law to protect office workers could resonate nationally after the NYC shooting
Some safety experts are saying new legislative initiatives are needed in other states following the deadly Midtown Manhattan incident
Starbucks (SBUX) Q3 2025 earnings
Starbucks on Tuesday reported its sixth straight quarter of same-store sales declines as the company implements a turnaround strategy.CEO Brian Niccol said in a statement that the company's comeback is…
‘He spent every dime’: My daughter’s husband is in prison. Is she responsible for his debts?
“He opened credit cards in his name and spent every dime he could get his hands on, gambling and buying vehicles.”
United Airlines flight attendants vote down contract
United Airline flight attendants picketed outside Terminal B at Logan Airport Thursday morning seeking a new contract.John Tlumacki | Boston Globe | Getty ImagesUnited Airlines flight attendants voted down a…
Ether Options Market Shows Bias for Price Weakness Over Next 6 Months
Ether's price appears overvalued compared to Ethereum's dwindling revenues, one analyst said. Ethereum's native token Ether (ETH) fell to a six-week low on Tuesday, with traders in the options…
MakerDAO’s MKR, Ripple’s XRP and Stellar’s XLM Led Crypto Gainers in July
Cryptocurrency giants bitcoin and ether, meanwhile, lost ground during the month. MakerDAO’s MKR was the leading gainer among the constituents of the Coindesk Market Index (CMI) in July, advancing 47%. The native…
ApeMax and Dogecoin: Battle of the Meme Coins
In the volatile world of cryptocurrency, meme coins have carved out their own niche. These internet-inspired coins, often humorously named and themed, have a unique appeal to a wide…
Ripple (XRP) Price Prediction: Is It Time To Invest in XRP?
Recently, a judge in the United States made a ruling in favour of Ripple (XRP) and this news sent a ripple effect to the entire crypto market with XRP price…
Bitcoin Plunged 11% in Worst Week Since FTX’s Collapse. What’s Next for BTC’s Price?
BTC slipped below $26,000 amid the crypto market mayhem. BTC’s fall below $26,000 is poised to be the worst weekly decline since the collapse of FTX. Absence of a decision…
FTX Crypto Bankruptcy Filing Shows $8.6 Billion Shortfall
If FTX was founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s alleged personal piggy bank, it wasn’t refilled. Newly filed court documents introduced last week (March 2) reveal what John J. Ray III, FTX’s current CEO, has called…
