Stocks fall on 1st day of government shutdown

(NEW YORK) -- Stocks dropped in early trading on Wednesday, just hours after a government shutdown began, shuttering some government services and complicating a delicate moment for the nation's economy.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 87 points, or 0.1%, while the S&P 500 slid... Read More.

Starbucks to lay off 900 workers, close stores

(NEW YORK) -- Coffee giant Starbucks will lay off workers and close stores as part of a $1 billion restructuring plan, CEO Brian Niccol said in a memo to employees on Thursday.The company will slash 900 employees at its stores in North America, Niccol... Read More.

Inflation climbed in August as Trump’s tariffs intensified

(NEW YORK) -- Consumer prices rose 2.9% in August compared to a year ago, marking an uptick in price increases as President Donald Trump's tariff policy intensified. The reading matched economists' expectations.The fresh inflation data indicated an acceleration from a 2.7% inflation rate recorded... Read More.