Chevron to buy Hess for $53 billion as biggest US oil companies get even bigger

The Chevron-Hess deal wasn't even the biggest acquisition in the energy sector this month as major producers seize the initiative while oil prices surge.

American express reports record quarter
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The company's profits exceeded expectations, and it is optimistic about attracting younger cardholders, as millennials and Gen-Z customers represent the fastest-growing demographic for Amex.

CVS pulls popular cold medicines from store shelves

The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.

Rite Aid closing nearly 100 stores as part of bankruptcy; here's the list

Rite Aid has more than 2,200 locations in 17 states. The company said in its bankruptcy court filing that it also may close additional stores.

Costco CEO to step down from popular wholesaler after 11 years at the helm

Costco COO Ron Vachris has been tapped take over. Vachris started with the company over 40 years ago as a forklift driver and has worked his way up into management.

UH freshman, food truck owner stands out for National Women's Small Business Month

October is National Women's Small Business Month and we're highlighting a University of Houston freshman who is the owner of not one but two food trucks in the city

UH student owns two food trucks
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October is national women's small business month and we're highlighting a University of Houston freshman who is the owner of not one but two food trucks in the city. FOX 26's Jade Flury gave us the details on the sweet story!

Social Security COLA 2024 may impact your taxes in a big way

The 2024 Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase aligns with early estimates based on inflation figures for the previous three months.

Friday the 13th seen as 'good luck' day to get tattoo

On Friday the 13th, people may try to avoid "bad luck" but it has long been a lucky day for the tattoo business as people line up to get the tattoo deals offered.

Microsoft closes deal to buy Call of Duty maker Activision Blizzard after antitrust fights

Microsoft completed its purchase of video game-maker Activision Blizzard for $69 billion on Friday, closing one of the most expensive tech acquisitions in history that could have repercussions across the video game industry.

Mortgage rates headed to 8 percent territory if Fed keeps up hike pace: Freddie Mac

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage increased to 7.57% for the week ending Oct. 12, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Microsoft’s AI tool coming soon to Outlook, writing email replies for you

Microsoft 365 Copilot will become generally available for corporate customers on Nov. 1 across its programs like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams, the company said.

Chipotle plans to raise menu prices again

Chipotle is raising its prices for the fourth time in the last two years.

IRS: Microsoft may owe nearly $30 billion in back taxes

The Internal Revenue Service says Microsoft owes the U.S. Treasury $28.9 billion in back taxes, plus penalties and interest.

Delta posts $1.11B profit for 3rd quarter, sees strong holiday bookings

A busy summer boosted Delta Air Lines' profit up 59% from 2022, and the airline expects revenue to keep rising into the holiday season.