Price of diesel hits all-time high, straining the trucking industry
A gallon of diesel hit $5.296 on Sunday, according to AAA.
What is a recession, and should Americans be worried?
Recessions are notoriously hard to predict – but here's what to know about them
Exxon Mobil reports $5.48 billion in net income
Despite the cost of cutting operations in Russia, Irving-based Exxon Mobil doubled its year-to-year quarterly profit, with nearly $5.5 billion in net income.
AAA: Gas prices jumped 9 cents in 1 day in DFW
The average price for a gallon of unleaded gas in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is $3.96. That’s up eight or nine cents from the day before and 16 cents from a month ago.
Democratic lawmakers push for federal crackdown on high gas prices
Democratic leaders have announced an effort to give the Federal Trade Commission increased authority to crack down on oil and gas companies that engage in price gouging.
Mortgage payments surged 38% annually in March, Zillow finds: Here's how to keep your housing costs low
Mortgage affordability has fallen as housing costs take up a larger portion of a homeowner's gross monthly income, a Zillow report has found.
US economy shrank by 1.4% in Q1 despite solid consumer spending
Despite the weak showing, most economists expect a rebound in the April-June quarter as solid hiring and wage gains sustain growth.
Southwest loses $278 million but sees profits rest of 2022
Southwest Airlines lost $278 million in the first quarter, but it echoed other airlines with surging sales in March and it said on Thursday that it expects to be profitable for the remainder of the year.
Powerball jackpot grows to $454M after no top winner in Monday drawing
Grabbed a Powerball jackpot ticket yet? The next drawing is Wednesday night. The estimated one-time lump sum payment is $271.9 million after taxes.
Fort Worth becomes first city in the U.S. to mine bitcoin
The city of Fort Worth will be the first U.S. city to mine cryptocurrency. On Tuesday, council members voted on a resolution to encourage the development of the industry. In return, the city will be given three crypto mining computers.
Half of US parents still financially support their adult children, survey finds
On average, the survey found that parents who financially support their adult kids give them $1,000 per month for expenses like food, health insurance, rent and cell phone.
Dallas considers restricting home sales for real estate investors
The city of Dallas may consider limiting the number of homes real estate investors can buy as a way to tackle the rising home prices across the DFW area.
Lottery winner says ‘mistake’ led to $1 million prize
Josh Buster believes a mistake at a local convenience store made him a millionaire.
Here's who qualifies for student loan forgiveness under Biden administration's new changes
The U.S. Department of Education announced new changes this week that will bring borrowers closer to student loan forgiveness. Here’s who is eligible.
New vehicle prices drop for third straight month, but drivers still paying over sticker price: data
After hitting an all-time high in December, the price for a new car continues to drop. But drivers were still paying well above sticker price for their new car in March.
Biden administration’s new student loan forgiveness steps could impact 4M borrowers
Student loan debt forgiveness could be getting closer. The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday it is working to implement steps for nearly 4 million federal borrowers to reach loan forgiveness.
Fuel prices: How they impact the 2022 boating season
Over the past two years, demand for boat slips has 'gone up considerably.'
Texas to waive sales tax on emergency supplies April 23-25
The sales tax holiday starts at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 23 and ends at midnight on Monday, April 25.
Baby formula shortage: Stores limit sales as major brands sell out nationwide
As of mid-March, about 29 percent of popular baby formula brands were sold out across the U.S., according to one analysis.
Biden to allow higher ethanol fuel blend this summer in bid to lower gas prices
President Joe Biden has journeyed to corn-rich Iowa to announce he's suspending federal rules that restrict ethanol in gasoline, aiming to strike at least a small blow against surging inflation.