GameStop stock frenzy: Robinhood, others limit trading, sparking lawsuit and Senate panel hearing
Robinhood and other online trading platforms moved to restrict trading in GameStop and other stocks that have soared recently due to rabid buying by smaller investors.
Subway accused of selling fake tuna in footlong fraud lawsuit
The suit alleges the fish is actually "a mixture of various concoctions."
GameStop stock price frenzy: What to know
Trading volume has surged in shares of GameStop, AMC Entertainment, as well as Bed Bath & Beyond and BlackBerry, stunning Wall Street firms betting that those stocks would fall.
Lowe's announces another $80M in employee bonuses, will hire more than 50,000 workers
Lowe's announced that it will reward all of its full-time hourly employees with $300 bonuses for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, while part-time employees will get $150. The company also plans to hire 50,000 more workers for the spring.
US economy shrank 3.5% in last year after growing 4% last quarter
Stuck in the grip of a viral pandemic, the U.S. economy grew at a 4% annual rate in the final three months of 2020 and shrank last year by the largest amount in 74 years.
Unemployment claims drop; still at 847,000 as pandemic rages on
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a historically high 847,000 last week, a sign that layoffs remain high as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage.
Investment firms back down after Reddit thread sends GameStop shares soaring
Wall Street professionals were counting on GameStop’s stock price to plunge - but an army of smaller investors rallied on Reddit to beat the pros and support the struggling retail chain.
Don't fall for these 3 debt consolidation myths
A debt consolidation loan can help you streamline debt repayment.
Transferring schools? 6 things to know about your student loans
Transferring to a new college has its advantages. For college students in “full switch” mode, keeping an eye on student loan obligations during and after a transfer is strongly advised.
3 major home insurance mistakes to avoid
Your home is likely your largest financial investment. Ensuring you're adequately covered by your home insurance policy and avoiding these 3 major home insurance mistakes can give you peace of mind if disaster strikes.
How to automate your savings in 3 steps
If you're looking to save money amid coronavirus, take these three simple steps.
Plano-based Cici’s Pizza to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Cici's Pizza said it filed for bankruptcy because of declining in-store sales due to COVID-19 and getting left behind in a world filled with dining-to-go and app-based food delivery services.
Should I pay off debt before buying a house?
Consumers can buy a home even if they have credit card debt, but take these financial steps to do it wisely.
Do you need to have a good credit score to get a student loan?
A higher credit score helps you receive a lower interest rate for student loans.
Beware of these 4 home and auto insurance scams
Insurance scams are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know to play it safe.
This loan type is popular with homeowners — but it comes with a huge risk
A HELOC could be a risky choice for some homeowners.
Target giving $500 pandemic bonuses to 375,000 frontline employees
Target has handed out bonuses before during the pandemic, and this latest one gives $500 to hundreds of thousands of frontline workers.
Biden could cancel student loan debt: Should you still pay now?
President Biden has proposed relief for student loan borrowers.
Godiva closing all its US chocolate shops as pandemic slumps sales
Belgian chocolatier Godiva will sell or close all 128 of its North American shops within the next few months, the company said this week.
Do the benefits of college outweigh the costs? How to find out
When you're submitting college applications, it's important to consider student loan debt. Find out how to make the best choice for where to attend school.