Walmart raising prices due to tariff costs: What we know

Walmart says it will raise prices to counter higher costs from President Donald Trump’s tariffs, despite strong quarterly sales.

Why student loan delinquencies are soaring - and credit scores are dropping

Millions of student loan borrowers saw their credit scores drop by more than 100 points after student loan delinquencies began showing up on credit reports again this year.

Nissan increases job cuts to 20K by 2027

The Japanese automaker aims to save $3.4 billion by 2027 amid financial losses and concerns over President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Microsoft to lay off about 3% of its workforce

Microsoft announced a round of layoffs this week that will affect thousands of employees.

More US cities now require six-figure incomes to afford rent: Here's where

Affordability is becoming a growing challenge for U.S. renters, with Zillow reporting that renters now need to earn over $100,000 to comfortably afford a typical rental in some cities.

April CPI inflation report: Egg prices decline for first time in months

Eggs got cheaper in the U.S. last month after setting records at the start of the year, according to April's CPI inflation report. Here's how some other grocery items fared.

Chick-fil-A heirs top Forbes' list of Georgia's billionaires again

Chick-fil-A heirs Bubba Cathy, Dan Cathy, and Trudy Cathy White top Georgia’s billionaire list, each ranked No. 213 on Forbes’ global list with a combined net worth of $11.4 billion.

Fed rate and tariffs: Why interest is unchanged again, and what it means for you

Despite the Trump administration’s push for a rate cut, The Fed announced Wednesday it’s holding steady – and the president’s tariffs were a big deciding factor.

This Bay Area native just unseated Taylor Swift as world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire

At age 30, a Bay Area native and artificial intelligence entrepreneur has now dethroned celebrity powerhouse Taylor Swift as the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire, in a new Forbes review.

Business owner facing steep tariffs tests whether people will pay for 'Made in USA'

A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.

UPS layoffs signal economic warning, could impact metro Atlanta

UPS is cutting 20,000 jobs and closing 73 facilities, citing reduced business with Amazon and new tariff risks in its quarterly report.

McDonald's sees unexpected drop in customers amid economic uncertainty

McDonald’s restaurants sales in the U.S. dipped in the first part of the year, marking the burger chain's largest decline since 2020.

Tax deadline for Georgia residents has arrived: What you need to know

Have you filed your taxes yet? If you live in Georgia, it's time to make sure everything is finished and sent to the IRS by midnight.