Chocolate prices surge as Hershey, Cadbury report higher profits

Chocolate prices surge as Hershey, Cadbury report higher profits

Shoppers searching for Easter treats will likely pay more at their local stores this year, with the cost of chocolate soaring.

Shoppers searching for Easter treats will likely pay more at their local stores this year, with the cost of chocolate soaring.

DMV outage fixed, blamed on nationwide AAMVA network failure

DMV outage fixed, blamed on nationwide AAMVA network failure

Motor vehicle offices across the U.S. were slowed Thursday morning by a network outage, according to multiple states.

Motor vehicle offices across the U.S. were slowed Thursday morning by a network outage, according to multiple states.

NAR $418 million legal commission settlement could save you thousands on your next home

NAR $418 million legal commission settlement could save you thousands on your next home

The cost of buying a selling a home could be coming down after the National Association of Realtors announced it would pay a landmark $418 million legal settlement.

The cost of buying a selling a home could be coming down after the National Association of Realtors announced it would pay a landmark $418 million legal settlement.

Here's why paid loyalty programs are all the rage at stores and restaurants

Here's why paid loyalty programs are all the rage at stores and restaurants

Looking for reliable sales in an unpredictable spending environment, more companies have extended their points-based loyalty tiers to making their most dependable customers feel valued for an up-front fee.

Looking for reliable sales in an unpredictable spending environment, more companies have extended their points-based loyalty tiers to making their most dependable customers feel valued for an up-front fee.

Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, says three cuts still planned

Fed leaves interest rates unchanged, says three cuts still planned

The decision, which was widely expected, keeps the federal funds rate between a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, a 22-year-high. This will also keep rates for mortgages, loans and credit cards at elevated levels.

The decision, which was widely expected, keeps the federal funds rate between a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, a 22-year-high. This will also keep rates for mortgages, loans and credit cards at elevated levels.

Georgia lawmakers may be close to deal to limit rise in property tax bills

Georgia lawmakers may be close to deal to limit rise in property tax bills

A deal between the Georgia House and Senate on limiting how much assessed home values can rise for tax purposes may be solidifying, although questions remain about the election-year push for property tax relief.

A deal between the Georgia House and Senate on limiting how much assessed home values can rise for tax purposes may be solidifying, although questions remain about the election-year push for property tax relief.

Here are the major retailers closing US stores in 2024

Here are the major retailers closing US stores in 2024

Many major retailers are closing stores this year across the United States as companies look to streamline their operations and cut costs.

Many major retailers are closing stores this year across the United States as companies look to streamline their operations and cut costs.

Trader Joe’s cashew recall: Product pulled over salmonella risk

Trader Joe’s cashew recall: Product pulled over salmonella risk

Trader Joe’s cashews sold in 16 U.S. states have been recalled over potential salmonella contamination, the FDA said. Here's what to know.

Trader Joe’s cashews sold in 16 U.S. states have been recalled over potential salmonella contamination, the FDA said. Here's what to know.

Cashews sold at Walmart recalled over undeclared allergens

Cashews sold at Walmart recalled over undeclared allergens

Cashews sold at Walmart stores in more than two dozen states are being recalled due to undeclared allergens, according to an announcement published by the Food and Drug Administration.

Cashews sold at Walmart stores in more than two dozen states are being recalled due to undeclared allergens, according to an announcement published by the Food and Drug Administration.

Joann, the fabrics and crafts chain, files for bankruptcy

Joann, the fabrics and crafts chain, files for bankruptcy

Joann, the iconic fabrics and crafts retailer, has filed for bankruptcy protection but plans to keep its stores and website open as it refinances.

Joann, the iconic fabrics and crafts retailer, has filed for bankruptcy protection but plans to keep its stores and website open as it refinances.

How the NAR settlement could lower home prices

How the NAR settlement could lower home prices

Here's how much you could save if real estate commissions drop by 30%, as some experts are predicting after today's National Association of Realtors settlement.

Here's how much you could save if real estate commissions drop by 30%, as some experts are predicting after today's National Association of Realtors settlement.

Target adding express self-checkout to stores, limiting items to 10 at most stores

Target adding express self-checkout to stores, limiting items to 10 at most stores

Target is making changes to its checkouts starting this weekend, with plans to limit the number of items customers may buy in the self-checkout lanes. 

Target is making changes to its checkouts starting this weekend, with plans to limit the number of items customers may buy in the self-checkout lanes.