Whether you’re tuned into the news or not, you’ve probably heard the word “tariff” thrown around a lot lately. Maybe you have a general idea of what it means — or maybe it just sounds like something that makes prices go up. Before you panic and start stockpiling goods, take a breath. Will tariffs impact…
Protesters during an anti-government demonstration in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Thai protesters began to rally in Bangkok on Saturday to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, as the fallout continued from her controversial phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen. Photographer: Valeria Mongelli/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg…
Once synonymous with indulgent late-night snacks, hotel minibars were a hallmark of convenience for travelers in the 1990s and the early aughts. But that is not longer the case. The hotel minibar concept went global in 1974, when a Hilton in Hong Kong stocked its in-room fridges with tiny liquor bottles inspired by airline bar…
Americans are tightening their belts, as concerns about tariffs, inflation, job security and market volatility have prompted many consumers to pare back their spending and increase their savings, financial experts say. The U.S. personal saving rate — the percentage of disposable income that U.S. households save, after they pay taxes and spend money — has…
An inflated pig with the message “Medicaid Is Not A Piggy Bank For Billionaires” is stationed at a rally opposing House Republicans Tax Proposal prior to the final House Vote on Capitol Hill on May 21, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Jemal Countess | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images While some Medicaid cuts proposed in…
The McGraw-Hill Cos. signage is displayed outside of the company’s headquarters in New York, U.S. Scott Eells | Bloomberg | Getty Images McGraw Hill, a textbook publisher and educational courses provider backed by billionaire Tom Gores’ Platinum Equity, filed for an initial public offering in the United States on Friday. The move comes nearly four…
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell attends a press conference following the issuance of the Federal Open Market Committee’s statement on interest rate policy in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 18, 2025. Kevin Mohatt | Reuters All the major banks passed the Federal Reserve’s annual “stress tests” of the financial system, the central bank said Friday,…
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday told investors that he’s still pulling for Apple, even as its stock lags behind the averages. “If Apple can shake off its current shroud of negativity — maybe they make nice with President Trump somehow — I could justify paying 35 times earnings for the stock,” he said. “Which is…
A Hawaiian Airlines jet is parked at a jetway at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport on January 20, 2024 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Kevin Carter | Getty Images At least two North American airlines have been victims of criminal hackers recently as cybersecurity companies warn that a notorious cybercriminal group has been targeting the aviation industry….
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday guided investors through next week’s market action, specifically the labor report and earnings results from alcohol maker Constellation Brands. He also reflected on the past quarter, saying it ended on a strong note after a turbulent start when investors panicked over President Donald Trump’s so-called “liberation day.” Back in April,…
