Small grocers and convenience stores feel an impact as customers go without SNAP benefits
A former director of the U.N. World Food Program said the cutoff of SNAP benefits...
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Some parking relief available in downtown Annapolis
Parking in downtown Annapolis will be cheaper temporarily with a city holiday parking promotion and...
The Dow rallies 550 points to a record
Most U.S. stocks rose and carried the market back to where it was before last...
Shutdown leaves a mark on an already-struggling economy, from lost paychecks to canceled flights
The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history is leaving a mark on an already-struggling...
Presents to arrive in time for the holidays, but may be more expensive
Consumers should brace for price increases as retailers pass tariff costs along.
Nvidia and Big Tech rally to help Wall Street recover most of last week’s drop
Nvidia was by far the strongest force lifting the market.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump’s $2,000 ‘dividend’ may come via tax cuts
Bessent said he hadn’t spoken to the president about this idea but “the $2,000 dividend...
Consumer sentiment tumbles close to record lows in latest U Michigan survey
It's led by pessimism in both personal finances and anticipated business conditions.
Stocks wind up mixed on Wall Street after spending most of the day in the red
Stocks fell on Wall Street and are on track for their first weekly loss in...
Trump is ramping up a new effort to convince a skeptical public he can fix affordability worries
The White House is adjusting its messaging strategy after voters said the economy was their...
‘No hire’ job market leaves unemployed in limbo as threats to economy multiply
The “low hire, low fire” economy has meant fewer layoffs for those with jobs, while...
National Retail Federation predicts first $1 trillion holiday shopping season
Holiday spending rung up $976 billion in sales last year.
US stocks fall as more companies report their results
Stocks are slipping as investors pore over another batch of earnings reports from U.S. companies.
Trump has other tariff options if the Supreme Court strikes down his worldwide import taxes
Trump will still have plenty of options to keep taxing imports aggressively even if the...
Wall Street gains ground amid steady flow of earnings reports, upbeat economic updates
McDonald’s rose after reporting that its sales benefited from the return of Snack Wraps.
Losses for Big Tech pull Wall Street lower
The S&P 500 slid 1.2% Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.5%.
AI darlings prop up Wall Street as most other stocks fall
Amazon, rallied after announcing a deal with OpenAI.
Americans staying put: US home turnover rate at lowest level in decades as housing slump drags on
Many homeowners are reluctant to sell after securing low mortgage rates in 2020 and 2021.
Amazon carries Wall Street to the finish of another winning week and month
A big gain for Amazon worked against continued losses for Microsoft and Meta Platforms.
Banks and retailers run short on pennies as the US Mint stops making them
The abrupt decision has left retailers and banks without guidance.
US stocks sink as Wall Street sees both good and bad in Big Tech profits, US-China relations
The S&P 500 fell 1% and pulled further from its all-time high set on Tuesday.
A look at consumer prices 9 months into the second Trump administration
The Tribune is tracking 11 everyday costs for Americans — eggs, milk, bread, bananas, oranges,...
Wall Street waffles around its records after the Fed cuts rates but won’t guarantee more
Treasury yields rose in the bond market.
Federal Reserve cuts key rate yet Powell says future reductions are not locked in
The move comes amid a fraught time for the central bank.
Small shops may prosper during holidays as big chains feel tariff pressures
As the holiday shopping season approaches, some smaller retailers could find themselves attracting new customers...
US stocks drift near their record heights as PayPal rallies and Royal Caribbean falls
The U.S. stock market is drifting near its record heights.
Consumer confidence dips modestly in October with Americans concerned about the future
Consumer confidence weakened slightly in October as Americans remain anxious about their future financial prospects.
Federal Reserve likely to cut key rate Wednesday and may signal another cut to follow
A Fed rate cut could benefit consumers by bringing down borrowing costs for mortgages and...
Survey finds inflation, slower hiring undermining worker confidence
Paychecks aren’t stretching as far and opportunities to earn more are fading.
Economists are realizing the job market is cooling. Workers have known it for months
The data may finally be starting to reflect Americans’ experiences. Hiring has flatlined.
Wall Street rallies toward more records as gold’s price slumps again
Stocks are rallying toward more records ahead of a week with potentially market-moving events.
Government shutdown likely means no inflation data next month for 1st time in decades
Most of the inflation data is gathered in person by government employees who visit stores...
Wall Street hits records following an encouraging update on inflation
A strong earnings reports from Ford Motor also drove stocks higher.
Social Security recipients get a 2.8% cost-of-living boost in 2026, average of $56 per month
The benefits increase will go into effect for Social Security recipients beginning in January.
US inflation stays elevated but prices rose less than feared last month
Consumer prices increased 3% in September from a year earlier.
Target is eliminating 1,800 corporate jobs as it looks to reclaim its lost lustre
The cuts represent about 8% of Target’s corporate workforce globally.
Wall Street climbs to the cusp of records as oil prices jump
Companies in the oil and gas business led the way.
Meta cutting 600 AI jobs even as it continues to hire more for its superintelligence lab
The cuts affect Meta's Fundamental AI Research, plus product-related AI and AI infrastructure units.
YouTube steps up its shopping game with help from influencers
Cost-conscious consumers are doing more research on how they spend their money.
Gold prices have tumbled from recent records. What’s behind the losses?
A day after gold soared to a record high, prices for the precious metal plunged.
Money-losing companies with colorful histories have pivoted to crypto
The trend has attracted a wide range of people, from obscure to more well-known investors.
US stocks and gold sink, while meme stocks swerve, as momentum reverses on Wall Street
Netflix weighed on the market after delivering a weaker profit than analysts expected.
Citi Foundation is putting $25M toward tackling young adults’ unemployment and AI labor disruptions
Companies aren’t necessarily looking for college degrees and specialized skillsets, but AI comfortability and competency.
The Dow hits a record as 3M, Coca-Cola and other big US stocks climb
The relatively quiet trading came as the floodgates open for companies reporting how much they...
Wall Street rallies and gets near its all-time high
Stocks are climbing and pulling near their records following last week’s roller-coaster ride.
Artificial Intelligence project to aid Chesapeake Bay oyster farmers
A project underway at the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering aims...
Regional banks’ bad loans spark concerns on Wall Street
A few regional banks wrote off bad loans in the last two weeks, leading to...
Will tariffs slow the U.S. economy in 2026?
Tariffs were cited as a reason for slower U.S. economic growth in a recent report.
Wall Street cruises toward the finish of its best week in 2 months as bank stocks steady
Bank stocks rose after several reported stronger profit than analysts expected.
Worries about banks drag Wall Street down after another turbulent day
Thursday’s swings on Wall Street fit the pattern of the week for stocks.
Most US stocks rise after swinging through another erratic day
Technology stocks helped lead the way on Wednesday.
Silver hits all-time high as London squeeze sparks market havoc
Concerns about a lack of liquidity in London have sparked a worldwide hunt for silver.
Slowdown in US hiring suggests economy still needs rate cuts, Fed’s Powell says
Powell's comments suggest the Fed will likely cut its key interest rate twice more.
US stocks waver as trade tensions with China flare up again
Stocks slipped on Wall Street as trade tensions escalate again with China.
IMF more upbeat about US growth than just months ago, but outlook is dimmer than last year
While the U.S. and world economies have fared better than expected, it’s too soon to...
Pew: Most US workers don’t use AI in their job, but the number is growing
The younger and more educated a worker is, the more likely they are to use...
Shutdown could hurt housing market, Realtors association says
The Maryland Association of Realtors warned Monday that a prolonged government shutdown could have adverse...
Wall Street veers upward after Trump softens his criticism of China
The S&P 500 jumped 1.6% in its best day since May.
Uncertainty over the economy and tariffs forces many retailers to be cautious on holiday hiring
A job placement firm forecasts that hiring for the last three months of the year...
China shows no sign of backing down while issuing call for US to withdraw tariff threat
China has called for the U.S. to withdraw a new threat of a 100% tariff...
Wall Street tumbles to its worst day since April after Trump threatens more tariffs on China
President Donald Trump threatened to crank tariffs much higher on China.
Wall Street’s feverish rally takes a break as US stocks and gold pull back from their records
Drops for Tesla and Dell helped to offset a big gain for Delta.
Is there an AI bubble? Financial institutions sound a warning
The Bank of England warns tech stock prices could face a sharp correction.
Fed minutes: Most officials supported further rate cuts as worries about jobs rose
The minutes underscored the deep division on the 19-person committee.
IMF chief warns of economic uncertainty and offers this advice: ‘Buckle up’
“Uncertainty is the new normal" warned IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.
US stocks hit records after the briefest of stumbles as gold’s price keeps rising
Wall Street’s pause from its record-breaking rally didn’t last long.
Government shutdown threatens to stall the recovery in the IPO market
The IPO market has been on a years-long recovery since 2022.
US stocks snap a 7-day winning streak as gold’s price tops $4,000 per ounce
Drops for Tesla and Oracle helped weigh on the market.
Gold futures rise above $4,000 per ounce for the first time
Investors seek a “safe haven” for to park their money as the U.S. government shutdown...
Baltimore Ravens partner with Boys and Girls Club for West Baltimore center
The center will provide academic support, mentoring, leadership development, health and wellness programs and athletic...
The US stock market keeps setting records as AI excitement builds
The S&P 500 climbed 0.4% to set an all-time high following mixed trading.
Health care’s employment growth clouded by immigration crackdown, Medicaid cuts
“On the labor side, health care growth is driving the economy.”
Lack of jobs data due to government shutdown muddies view of hiring and the US economy
With the government shut down, no information was released Friday about hiring in September.
Wall Street finishes its winning week with more records
The S&P and Dow added to their all-time highs set the day before.
Federal shutdowns usually don’t do much economic damage. There are reasons to worry about this one
Trump is threatening to use the standoff to permanently eliminate thousands of government jobs.
Wall Street ticks to more records, led by technology stocks
U.S. stocks are drifting around their records.
Gold prices soar to new records amid US government shutdown
The going price for New York spot gold hit a record $3,858.45 per troy ounce.
Federal shutdown cuts off economic data vital to policymakers and investors
It comes at a time of unusual uncertainty about the direction of the U.S. economy.
Howard County Bell Nursery closes, impacting 42 employees
Bell Nursery closed its Elkridge location on Sept. 26 due to a "cost and simplicity"...
Wall Street sets more records, but bond yields drop following discouraging data on the job market
U.S. stocks are drifting following the latest discouraging signal on the job market.
US consumer confidence declines again as Americans fret over prices, job market
It was a bigger drop than analysts were expecting.
US job openings barely budged in August at 7.2 million
The Labor Department reported job openings were essentially unchanged.
Wall Street yawns at DC’s looming shutdown as the Dow sets another record
Oil-related companies weighed on the market as the price of crude fell again.
Wall Street ticks higher as technology stocks lead the way
Wall Street is drifting in mixed trading.
Food bank, center for early childhood education coming to Howard’s Route 1 corridor
A wooded corner in Jessup will soon be home to a food bank and a...
Wall Street rises and snaps out of its 3-day losing streak
Stocks got a lift after a report on inflation raised hopes that the Federal Reserve...