Starbucks reports first sales growth in eight quarters as CEO Brian Niccol's strategy shows results with a 4% increase in North American same-store sales.
Federal Reserve expected to hold interest rates steady in the 3.5%-3.75% range as FOMC navigates inflation concerns and softening job market in first 2026 meeting.
Consumer confidence "collapsed" to its lowest point since 2014, falling below pandemic lows as Americans worry about jobs and the economy's future, The Conference Board reported.
Winter heating bills climb to $995 average as utility rate hikes hit low-income families hardest, as an NEADA report finds one in six households already behind on energy payments.
McDonald's brings back beloved Changeables Happy Meal toys after decades, featuring 16 transforming robots and dinosaurs for nostalgic fans everywhere.
Nike is planning to cut 775 jobs at distribution centers in Tennessee and Mississippi, amid the sportswear giant's push to boost efficiency and deploy automation.
Winter Storm Fern has caused hundreds of thousands of power outages, though the electric grid has remained stable in part due to coal power plants boosting supply.
The filing season for 2025 tax returns is officially open and American taxpayers are expected to see larger tax refunds after filing due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.