McDonald's sees unexpected drop in customers amid economic uncertainty

McDonald’s restaurants sales in the U.S. dipped in the first part of the year, marking the burger chain's largest decline since 2020.

Can businesses get around China, US tariffs?
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One of President Trump's largest project has been fixing the economy. In an effort to do so, placed a tariff on foreign goods coming to the United States. Margaret Kidd from University of Houston answers how businesses are trying to get around them

Cash stuffing explained: Why envelope budgeting is making a comeback

Cash stuffing — a budgeting strategy using cash and envelopes — is surging in popularity in 2025. Here’s how it works, why it’s catching on again, and what to know before trying it.

Houston bat maker creates 'torpedo' bats
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Houston bat-maker, OTW Bat Co., makes high-performance baseball bats that are certified for use in the major leagues. FOX 26's Tom Zizka spoke with the owner Joe Perez about the the torpedo bat design.

President Trump suggests easing China tariffs
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A dozen Democrat-led states sued the Trump administration to stop its tariff policy saying it's unlawful and has brought chaos to the economy. The lawsuit challenges the president's authority to issue tariffs without going through Congress. The president now says he's looking to cut tariff's on China, but only if they're matched by Beijing.

Trump tariffs: Stock market volatility continues amid rate cut tiff
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The ripple effects of President Trump's tariff plan are continuing to be felt by Wall Street. Stocks saw a sharp selloff on Monday with the Dow Jones tumbling 1,000 points. That came as the president repeated his attacks against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, including threats to fire him.

Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer hits Walmart shelves in 8 states ahead of WrestleMania 41

Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer, the official beer of WWE, is now available at Walmart in eight states. The launch marks a major retail expansion for the patriotic light lager.

US corporate bankruptcies rise to highest Q1 level since 2010

Corporate bankruptcies in the U.S. increased to their highest level in the first quarter since 2010, as firms with weaker balance sheets struggled to make debt payments.

Inflation fell in March despite Trump tariffs: Here's why

Inflation fell to its lowest numbers since September last month, despite President Trump’s back-and-forth on tariffs and uncertainty surrounding the economy.

Egg prices continue to increase, reach new record high

Egg prices have spiked and may not drop until after Easter due to high consumer demand. Here's what we know.

Bull market vs. bear market: What's the difference?

With global markets struggling, here’s what to know about bull and bear markets and if it's worth the financial investment in either one.

IRS stimulus check update: Deadline, eligibility, and how to claim your refund

Time is running out for individuals who missed claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. This refundable credit is available to those who did not receive one or more Economic Impact Payments (EIPs), commonly referred to as stimulus checks.