Disney to combine Hulu, Disney+ into 1 app; posts higher earnings on strong theme park performance
Ongoing strength at its theme parks and an improving streaming business propelled The Walt Disney Co. to higher profits and revenue in its fiscal second quarter.
Ongoing strength at its theme parks and an improving streaming business propelled The Walt Disney Co. to higher profits and revenue in its fiscal second quarter.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms maintain highest savings | May 10, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 10, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for May 10, 2023, which are mixed from yesterday.
Auto insurers plan further rate increases this year – Here's how you can get costs under control
Progressive and Allstate have already signaled that they plan to keep increasing their auto insurance rates this year.
Progressive and Allstate have already signaled that they plan to keep increasing their auto insurance rates this year.
MTV News forced to close down after 36 years amid Paramount layoffs
The news division of MTV launched in 1987, filling a void for Gen X-ers and older millennials seeking a cable television alternative to traditional news networks.
The news division of MTV launched in 1987, filling a void for Gen X-ers and older millennials seeking a cable television alternative to traditional news networks.
Georgia taxes fall in April, but budget picture still bright
Georgia remains on track for another budget surplus, even after the state’s tax revenues fell in April.
Georgia remains on track for another budget surplus, even after the state’s tax revenues fell in April.
Tempur Sealy to shell out $4B to buy Mattress Firm
Bedding provider Tempur Sealy has agreed to acquire Mattress Firm in a cash-and stock-transaction valued at about $4 billion, the companies said Tuesday.
Bedding provider Tempur Sealy has agreed to acquire Mattress Firm in a cash-and stock-transaction valued at about $4 billion, the companies said Tuesday.
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms are still below 6 percent | May 9, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 9, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for May 9, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Inflation and interest rate hikes are negatively impacting Americans' financial well-being: survey
Inflation and interest rate hikes have negatively impacted Americans' financial well-being and many have made no progress in saving for retirement or building emergency funds, according to a survey by Morning Consult. Here’s what you need to know.
Inflation and interest rate hikes have negatively impacted Americans' financial well-being and many have made no progress in saving for retirement or building emergency funds, according to a survey by Morning Consult. Here’s what you need to know.
Gas prices drop amid recession fears, pre-summer lull: AAA
Gas prices decreased last week, but rising interest rates have raised concerns of a recession, according to AAA.
Gas prices decreased last week, but rising interest rates have raised concerns of a recession, according to AAA.
Today's mortgage rates inch up, but 10- and 15-year terms stay below 6 percent | May 8, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 8, 2023, which are largely trending up from Friday.
Check out the mortgage rates for May 8, 2023, which are largely trending up from Friday.
Mother’s Day business 'blossoms' at Buford floral studio
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend a record $35.7 billion on Mother's Day this year. And the most popular gift? Flowers.
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend a record $35.7 billion on Mother's Day this year. And the most popular gift? Flowers.
California Big Lots managers claim they were fired for chasing down stolen merchandise
A manager at a Big Lots store in California claimed she and her colleague were fired after wrangling back a shopping cart from an alleged shoplifter who made off with a haul of laundry detergent.
A manager at a Big Lots store in California claimed she and her colleague were fired after wrangling back a shopping cart from an alleged shoplifter who made off with a haul of laundry detergent.
Job growth shows resilience in April but also signs of softening
The economy added 253,000 jobs in April, an increase from the previous month but slower than the average gain of 290,000 in the last six months, according to the latest employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
The economy added 253,000 jobs in April, an increase from the previous month but slower than the average gain of 290,000 in the last six months, according to the latest employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Today's best mortgage deal? 15-year terms hit lowest rate since mid-April | May 5, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 5, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for May 5, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Number of new American business applications hits an all-time high
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 5.4 million new business applications were filed in 2021, the highest of any year on record.
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 5.4 million new business applications were filed in 2021, the highest of any year on record.
Yeezy shoes still piled up in warehouses after split with Adidas
Losing the Yeezy brand is "of course hurting us," the CEO of Adidas said.
Losing the Yeezy brand is "of course hurting us," the CEO of Adidas said.
Intuit TurboTax settlement: $141M to be distributed to customers misled to paying for filing
More than 465,000 Texans will receive payment from the $141 million settlement that was reached with Intuit TurboTax in 2022 after customers were misled to pay the company to file their federal tax returns.
More than 465,000 Texans will receive payment from the $141 million settlement that was reached with Intuit TurboTax in 2022 after customers were misled to pay the company to file their federal tax returns.
Personal loan interest rates edge down for 5-year loans
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Fed doubles down on the fight against inflation, raises rates another 25 basis points
The Federal Reserve announced another 25 basis point interest rate increase bringing the federal funds rate to a targeted range of 5% to 5.25%, the highest level in 15 years.
The Federal Reserve announced another 25 basis point interest rate increase bringing the federal funds rate to a targeted range of 5% to 5.25%, the highest level in 15 years.
Shell reports $9.6 billion profit as energy prices slip
Shell is the second London-based company this week to post stronger-than-expected earnings, with rival BP reporting that it earned $5 billion in the first quarter.
Shell is the second London-based company this week to post stronger-than-expected earnings, with rival BP reporting that it earned $5 billion in the first quarter.