Amazon Prime Day has a date

Amazon Prime Day pulled in over $7B in 2019

Bank shares tumble on reports of rampant money laundering

The financial sector was hit hard Monday following a report alleging that a number of banks have continued to profit from illicit dealings with disreputable people and criminal networks.

Dow plunges 900 points as election, coronavirus lockdown worries mount

U.S. equity markets were sharply lower Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more coronavirus shutdowns in Europe and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election.

$41.25 million Lotto Texas jackpot up for grabs in Wednesday drawing

Lotto Texas has grown to $41.25 million, making it the second-largest jackpot prize in the continent ahead of Wednesday night's drawing.

NJ sets US sports betting monthly record at $668M

New Jersey gamblers set a nationwide record for the most money bet on sports in a single month, plunking down almost $668 million in August on events including resurgent baseball, basketball and hockey seasons.

JPMorgan: Some customers, employees misused PPP and other COVID-19 stimulus programs

JP Morgan Chase is saying that a number of its employees and customers may have abused the Paycheck Protection Program and other coronavirus stimulus programs.

Even as hiring slows, American unemployment rate falls to 8.4%

The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.

A new $300 federal unemployment benefit? Not likely for some

Due to a raft of restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, more than 1 million unemployed Americans won't receive that $300 check.

Texas Lotto jackpot increases to $37.5 million

The Texas Lottery jackpot has increased to $37.5 million after no winning tickets were sold for the Wednesday night drawing. 

Trump says Americans can expect another round of coronavirus stimulus payments

Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year. 

Trump's payroll tax cut is here, but you'll pay it back next year

On August 8th, President Trump signed an executive order that included a payroll tax cut so that workers will get bigger paychecks for the next four months.  But over the four months after that, workers will have smaller paychecks.

Coronavirus pandemic brings hard times for farmers, worsening hunger

The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.

Job hunting during pandemic includes virtual interviews

In recent years, an initial interview often meant a phone or video conversation to determine whether a candidate was good enough to warrant a face-to-face interview. It saves time and money for employers. Now, the pandemic has made it a necessity, and job seekers need to get their sales pitch camera-ready.

More money, deadline extended for rental assistance

Harris County Commissioners increased rental assistance from $25 million to $40 million. Add that to the rental assistance from the City of Houston and donors of $20 million, and that brings the combined pot to $60 million.