Dow Jones hits record 50,000 points for first time: What to know
The U.S. stock market roared back Friday, as technology stocks recovered much of their losses from earlier in the week.
The U.S. stock market roared back Friday, as technology stocks recovered much of their losses from earlier in the week.
Mastering the dollar: These cities rank as the top budgeters in 2026, data suggests
From credit card debt to daily spending, residents in specific areas nationwide have implemented best practices when it comes to living on a budget, according to a new report.
From credit card debt to daily spending, residents in specific areas nationwide have implemented best practices when it comes to living on a budget, according to a new report.
Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Major firearms distributor serving thousands of retailers across multiple countries files for bankruptcy
A major distributor in the gun and outdoor sporting goods industry has filed for bankruptcy, the company announced.
A major distributor in the gun and outdoor sporting goods industry has filed for bankruptcy, the company announced.
Texas man pleads guilty in $2.1 million ‘meme stock’ Ponzi scheme
A Mont Belvieu man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to running a $2.1 million "meme stock" Ponzi scheme that defrauded his friends and colleagues.
A Mont Belvieu man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to running a $2.1 million "meme stock" Ponzi scheme that defrauded his friends and colleagues.
Cracker Barrel releases updated strict dining rules for employees. What we know
Cracker Barrel is introducing updated rules for what workers can eat during travel as the company aims to standardize its dining expectations.
Cracker Barrel is introducing updated rules for what workers can eat during travel as the company aims to standardize its dining expectations.
Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos about to get cheaper: Here's why
Some of your favorite snacks and chips may be getting cheaper, thanks to an incoming price cut from PepsiCo. Here are the details.
Some of your favorite snacks and chips may be getting cheaper, thanks to an incoming price cut from PepsiCo. Here are the details.
Josh D'Amaro named next Walt Disney Company CEO to succeed Bob Iger
Josh D’Amaro, who heads Disney’s Experiences division, will become CEO effective March 18, succeeding Bob Iger.
Josh D’Amaro, who heads Disney’s Experiences division, will become CEO effective March 18, succeeding Bob Iger.
Nearly 100-year-old candy company files for bankruptcy amid rising costs, heavy debt: report
A nearly century-old Chicago candy maker has filed for bankruptcy as rising costs and heavy debt pressure its business.
A nearly century-old Chicago candy maker has filed for bankruptcy as rising costs and heavy debt pressure its business.
Trader Joe's edges out Publix as America's favorite grocery store chain
A popular grocery store chain has edged out Publix as America's favorite. The two had been previously tied in the rankings.
A popular grocery store chain has edged out Publix as America's favorite. The two had been previously tied in the rankings.
McDonald’s doubles down on value: $5 meals, Snack Wrap revival fuel franchise rebound
After a year of sticker shock at the drive-thru, McDonald’s appears to be regaining favor with American consumers.
After a year of sticker shock at the drive-thru, McDonald’s appears to be regaining favor with American consumers.
Are new cars becoming a luxury item in America?
Americans are increasingly getting priced out of the new car market.
Americans are increasingly getting priced out of the new car market.
Montgomery County small business pleads for customers amid big-box competition
After buying an old local grocery store that went out of business, the owner of Lake Conroe Ace Hardware turned to social media in hopes he won't be the next store out of business. He shared his story with FOX 26's Tom Zizka.
After buying an old local grocery store that went out of business, the owner of Lake Conroe Ace Hardware turned to social media in hopes he won't be the next store out of business. He shared his story with FOX 26's Tom Zizka.
Every state's median household income has increased since 1970 – except one
Is your state better off than it was 50 years ago? U.S. incomes are up since 1970, but not everywhere. A new report shows which states gained the most.
Is your state better off than it was 50 years ago? U.S. incomes are up since 1970, but not everywhere. A new report shows which states gained the most.
San Francisco bakery sells cookies with provocative anti-ICE messages
A small business in San Francisco found a unique way to protest the nationwide anti-immigration surge.
A small business in San Francisco found a unique way to protest the nationwide anti-immigration surge.
Steak 'n Shake pledges $1K contributions to Trump Accounts for employees' children
Steak ’n Shake announced Wednesday that it will contribute $1,000 to "Trump Accounts" for the children of its employees.
Steak ’n Shake announced Wednesday that it will contribute $1,000 to "Trump Accounts" for the children of its employees.
2026 layoffs: List of companies cutting jobs this year
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
More than 100 companies are set to layoff workers in 2026.
Dow to cut over 4,000 jobs as company shifts focus to AI
Dow is slashing thousands of jobs, becoming the latest company this week to announce a reduction in its labor force.
Dow is slashing thousands of jobs, becoming the latest company this week to announce a reduction in its labor force.
Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X vehicles, will focus on robots in 2026
Tesla is pivoting from electric vehicles to autonomous technology as Elon Musk announces the discontinuation of Model S and Model X to focus on mass-producing Optimus robots.
Tesla is pivoting from electric vehicles to autonomous technology as Elon Musk announces the discontinuation of Model S and Model X to focus on mass-producing Optimus robots.
Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs across company in latest round of layoffs
Amazon's latest round of job cuts follow last year's layoffs of thousands of employees. Here's what you need to know.
Amazon's latest round of job cuts follow last year's layoffs of thousands of employees. Here's what you need to know.