Real 'Fault in Our Stars' couple reunited by hope Katie and Dalton Prager, a young couple who both have cystic fibrosis, celebrated happy news when they reunited Tuesday afternoon after nearly five months apart: Katie is on her way to getting a lifesaving lung transplant. More
US home sales rebound slightly in February U.S. home sales picked up slightly in February but remain sluggish due to tight inventories, affordability problems and nasty winter weather. More
Dollar rises above 100 yen for 1st time in 4 years The dollar has risen above 100 yen for the first time in more than four years as currency traders persist in selling the Japanese currency in reaction to Tokyo's aggressive credit-easing moves. More
Obama to open middle-class jobs, opportunity tour Aiming to show he's still focused on creating jobs, President Barack Obama is beginning a series of quick trips around the country to resurrect ideas from his State of the Union address that became overshadowed by the intense debates over gun control, immigration and automatic spending cuts. More
Retailers report modest gains for April Americans spent briskly during the early spring months in the latest sign that they’re encouraged by the economic recovery. Falling gas prices, a rallying stock market and gains in the job market all fueled Americans’ shopping habits even as cold weather tempered their desire to buy spring fashions. More
Target sees strong 2024 holiday sales surge amid leadership overhaul Target anticipates 1.5% growth in Q4 comparable sales and maintains its EPS guidance of between $1.85 and $2.45. 01/16/2025 - 10:39 pm | View Link
US retail sales exit 2024 with momentum; labor market on solid ground U.S. retail sales increased in December as households bought motor vehicles and a range of other goods, pointing to strong demand in the economy and further reinforcing the Federal Reserve's cautious ... 01/16/2025 - 6:04 am | View Link
Holiday Sales Topped Expectations. That Could Mean a Strong Start to 2025 Consumers spent $994.1 billion in the last two months of 2024, according to the National Retail Federation, surpassing the trade group's forecast. “Core” retail sales—everything but gas, car and ... 01/16/2025 - 5:51 am | View Link
December retail sales signal strong economic growth to end the year The December retail sales report comes as investors are closely watching for signs of health in the consumer as the Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates higher for longer than initially ... 01/16/2025 - 2:07 am | View Link
U.S. Retail Sales Rise Less Than Expected In December The Commerce Department released a report on Thursday showing retail sales in the U.S. increased by less than expected in the month ... 01/16/2025 - 1:38 am | View Link
Apple is still on shaky ground as its next earnings approaches. NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesTwo sets of analysts downgraded Apple, citing weak iPhone demand. Apple's AI-powered iPhone 16 has had mixed reviews; its biggest feature is unavailable in China. Chinese smartphone makers like Xiaomi are gaining market share over Apple in the key region.
US President Donald Trump and Mark Milley, who was chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the time the picture was taken. Mark Wilson/Getty ImagesMark Milley's Pentagon portrait was removed shortly after Trump took office. Milley was hired by Trump as a top military advisor only to later fall out of favor.
Melania Trump and Usha Vance wore eye-catching gowns to the inaugural balls. Jim WATSON/AFP/Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesThe 2025 inauguration culminated with the inaugural balls. The first and second families attended in eveningwear, but some looks were better than others. Melania Trump and Usha Vance's gowns were stunning, while Tiffany Trump's dress fell flat.
Donald Trump vowed to deport millions of immigrants in his second term.iStock; Rebecca Zisser/BIDonald Trump has vowed to deport millions of immigrants in his second term. A recent analysis estimated that his plan could drain billions in Social Security tax revenue. Many older Americans rely on Social Security to afford essentials.
Outside the JPMorgan headquarters in Manhattan. Momo Takahashi / Business InsiderInvestment banks are hiring for 2026 summer interns, including Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan. First-round interviews are underway in some cases, Business Insider has learned. Here's how to ace the HireVue screening process and score a competitive Wall Street internship. The annual race for summer investment-banking internships is kicking off across Wall Street.
By BERNARD CONDON, AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Right-wing extremists are celebrating Elon Musk’s straight-arm gesture during a speech Monday, although his intention wasn’t totally clear and some hate watchdogs are saying not to read too much into it.
“I just want to say thank you for making it happen,” Musk said during a speech at Capitol One Arena on Monday afternoon, referring to Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election.