Asset management giant buys Jersey Mike's sandwich chain
Asset management firm Blackstone will become the majority owner of sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s in a deal that values the company at a reported $8 billion.
Most expensive US cities to raise kids in 2024 revealed
On average, a household with one child experiences a 40% increase in annual living costs, while having two children raises costs by a substantial 70%, the study found.
Map: How much of a restaurant worker's income comes from tips
Restaurant employees rely on the kindness of customers when it comes to tips, which can make up a sizable portion of their take home pay based on findings in a new report.
America’s casual dining ‘heydays are over’ as experts reveal next restaurant chains to rise and fall
With several casual restaurant chains facing financial hardships, experts are weighing in on what this could mean for the industry.
Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following significant financial struggles due to mounting losses and debt maturities, the airline announced Monday.
How much you need to make to afford a single-family home in most US cities
Housing costs rose to record numbers in 2024.
Credit card debt surges to another record high, New York Fed data shows
Americans' debt balances grew across the board, but Fed researchers voiced 'concerning' growth in auto and credit card delinquencies.
How Trump's victory will impact union workers
Trump's victory will likely result in the reversal of numerous policies enacted over the past four years aimed at making it easier for workers to join unions, labor experts say. If elected, Trump is also expected to try to loosen workplace safety rules, limit access to benefits and rights for workers in the gig economy and other low-wage sectors, and drop a ban on noncompete agreements that prevented workers who left their jobs from jumping to competitors. Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.
Advance Auto Parts closing over 700 locations following sluggish performance
Advance Auto Parts will close over 700 locations, including corporate stores and independently-owned locations, as part of a financial restructuring effort.
How much it costs to host Thanksgiving in 2024
Inflation and rising food costs are prompting some hosts to alter their plans, cut back on certain expenses or even reconsider hosting next year, according to a new survey.
Boeing issues layoff notices as aerospace giant cuts 17,000 jobs
Boeing announced that it will lay off 10% of its workforce in the coming months and cut its production in the wake of a labor union strike.
Nearly half of Americans say debt is affecting their health: Study
A new study reveals that household debt is increasingly becoming a source of stress for many Americans.
Lunchables removed from school lunch menus nationwide
Lunchables are off the menu at schools nationwide.
Red Lobster's new menu ditches endless shrimp, but fan favorite returns
Red Lobster recently revamped its menu bringing back these popular food items to its restaurants.
23andMe announces workforce cut of 40% before the holidays
DNA site 23andMe is now announcing a big cut just before the holidays – the latest setback for the struggling South San Francisco startup.
80,000 pounds of Costco butter recalled for lacking disclaimer about milk
The recalled 46,800 pounds of butter “list cream, but may be missing the Contains Milk statement," according to the FDA.
American Freight closing all stores amid parent company's bankruptcy filing
The furniture and appliance retailer is shuttering all of its locations and kicking off store closing sales as part of Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings by its parent company.
Nissan to cut 9K jobs, reduce CEO's monthly pay by 50% as company faces 'severe situation'
Nissan President and CEO Makoto Uchida volunteered to immediately begin forfeiting half of his monthly compensation, and other executive committee members also volunteered to take pay cuts.
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by quarter-point
Dan Varroney, President and CEO of Potomac Core, joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft to react to the latest interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.