Business News Bed Bath & Beyond might not survive this economy Will Bed Bath & Beyond be the latest victim of this economy, or do they just have perpetual problems with their business model? Jennifer Nall, Staff WriterJanuary 9, 2023
Business News To the moon and back: The economic benefits of NASA explained We all know and love the company NASA for their space exploration efforts, but how much of an economic impact do they have? Turns... Stephanie Dominique, Staff WriterNovember 8, 2022
Business Finance Consumer Price Index: Inflation surges 8.5% Another large spike in the consumer price index isn't good news for the economy, and the context of the data is more complicated this... Lani Rosales, COO + News DirectorAugust 10, 2022
Business Finance Q2 GDP falls 0.9%, is the recession here or not? With a second consecutive quarter of declining GDP data, we are officially in a recession - are we? Lani Rosales, COO + News DirectorJuly 28, 2022
Business News Bad news: Inflation is jacking up alcohol costs, y’all (BUSINESS NEWS) Heads up! Your beloved adult beverage of choice may be getting pricier now that COVID inflation abounds. Alexandra Bohannon, Staff WriterJuly 8, 2021
Business Finance India bans cryptocurrency prior to releasing their own (BUSINESS FINANCE) India is potentially planning to ban cryptocurrency — and instead, they're planning to introduce their own version of it for purchase. Jack Lloyd, Senior Staff WriterApril 7, 2021
Business News COVID-19’s effect on job losses is worse than it looks (BUSINESS NEWS) As job losses move from temporary to permanent, COVID-19's damaging effects are becoming clearer, especially without further aid. Patrick Auger, Staff WriterOctober 6, 2020
Business Finance With the economy heading black expect hiked rates (FINANCE NEWS) While economists predict that there will be a healthy return of inflation, newer hiked rates may make you feel a little sick. Connor WrennOctober 27, 2017
Business Entrepreneur It’s time to make employment fair in the gig economy (ENTREPRENEUR) Gig jobs seem to be increasing yet the unfairness against them seems to be on the rise. Ellen Vessels, Staff WriterApril 5, 2017
Business Finance Keep your eyes on our nation’s grand minimum wage experiment – things could get interesting (FINANCE NEWS) Fully 19 states and 21 local jurisdictions will raise the minimum wage in 2017, “the year of the minimum wage increase.” Ellen Vessels, Staff WriterJanuary 5, 2017
Business Finance With a big spike after the election, is Bitcoin officially the new gold? (FINANCE NEWS) Uncertainty is not an appreciated commodity in investing, and that is reflected in the stock market during election time. Roger JonesNovember 10, 2016
Austin How is Austin’s tech economy performing compared to the rest of the U.S.? A new report is out which “examines and ranks 25 cities’ readiness to capitalize on the inevitable shift to a digital economy.” How did... Connor WrennMay 20, 2016
Economic News On 56th anniversary of credit cards, Fed says consumer debt at all-time high (Economy) Consumer debt hits an all-time high as we celebrate nearly six decades of charge cards, but one generation is refusing to fuel the... Marti TreweOctober 1, 2014
Economic News Three studies allege inflation is on the way Three studies suggest that as our economy begins to recover, inflation may not be far behind. Jennifer Walpole, Sr. Staff WriterJuly 10, 2014
Economic News GDP falls 2.9%, some panic about another recession (Economic News) With new economic data out today, some are bracing for another recession, while others are saying the data should be taken with... The American Genius Staff WritersJune 25, 2014
Business News The 10 best and 10 worst jobs of the future (Business News) The jobs of today may not be here tomorrow, and jobs that are new today could flourish in the next decade. Which... The American Genius Staff WritersMay 5, 2014
Economic News Jobs, housing numbers raise fears that the economy is decelerating (Economic News) There are mixed reports on the health of the economy, but a new Transwestern briefing pulls together some of the pieces into... The American Genius Staff WritersApril 16, 2014
Economic News Holiday shoppers moving online: blame pricing, political uncertainty Holiday shoppers are spending less and shopping line, but not just because they have the technology to do so... The American Genius Staff WritersNovember 12, 2013
Economic News Why Janet Yellen will make an excellent Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen is one of the most experienced economists in our nation and has held many unpopular positions, ranging from speaking out against Wall... Lani Rosales, COO + News DirectorOctober 8, 2013
Business News Small business optimism stagnates, uncertainty looms Small business optimism dips slightly for the month, but the NFIB expects this number to slide as results from the government shut down and... Marti TreweOctober 8, 2013
Economic News 10 jobs with biggest salary gains expected in 2014 According to a new study, there are ten key jobs that will see substantial pay bumps in the coming year, and they're all in... Marti TreweOctober 4, 2013
Economic News Bitcoin installing ATMs in five Canadian cities Bitcoin has been widely contentious, yet still widely adopted, now going from virtual to tangible on the streets, a major move for the digital... Destiny Bennett, Staff WriterSeptember 16, 2013
Economic News Dow 30 drops Bank of America, HP, Alcoa from index This week, the Dow 30 made some big changes, swapping out three giant brands for three others, which presents good news for investors overall. Destiny Bennett, Staff WriterSeptember 13, 2013
Business News Small business optimism stagnant, uncertainty remains A new NFIB report reveals small business optimism is stagnant and while employers plan to hire more staff, they remain confused and uncertain about... Marti TreweSeptember 10, 2013
Economic News Workers’ compensation benefits continue to rise A new study reveals that workers' compensation benefits are on the rise, which report authors say is a sign of an improving economy. Destiny Bennett, Staff WriterAugust 27, 2013