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Wells Fargo report shows store brands cut Thanksgiving costs
FOX Business host Larry Kudlow discusses affordability ahead of the holidays on ‘Kudlow.’ With grocery budgets still under pressure, consumers can still stretch their dollars and keep holiday meal costs down, according to Wells Fargo’s latest Thanksgiving report. The report led by chief agricultural economist Michael Swanson estimated that shoppers who choose all private-label items […]
Wendy’s to close hundreds of US stores amid slowing sales
Fast food workers are struggling to afford to eat the meals they serve, according to a new report. Fast food giant Wendy’s plans to close hundreds of its U.S. stores next year as part of a broader effort to revive its domestic business, which has been under pressure from slowing sales. Interim CEO Ken Cook […]
ByHeart recalls infant formula after botulism outbreak affects babies
FDA commissioner Dr. Marty Makary outlines the issues associated with petroleum-based food dyes and the ‘bigger issue’ the agency aims to tackle on ‘The Evening Edit.’ Baby nutrition company ByHeart is recalling all batches of its Whole Nutrition Infant Formula following a multi-state outbreak of infant botulism. Thirteen of the 83 cases of infant botulism […]
Americans spending smarter as prices stabilize, DoorDash report shows
DoorDash’s Chief Analytics Officer Jessica Lachs breaks down how everyday items — from fries to fresh produce — help illustrate the real cost of living across America. Americans are finally catching their breath. A new DoorDash report shows that after years of rising prices, families are spending smarter, small businesses are holding steady and paychecks […]
Visa and Mastercard reach settlement to lower merchant swipe fees
Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuineas warns that the nation’s $38 trillion debt and rising spending are ‘unsustainable,’ urging lawmakers to address entitlement reform and restore fiscal discipline. Visa and Mastercard announced Monday that they reached a proposed settlement that would lower charges that merchants pay to the credit card networks. While […]
Mega Millions jackpot hits $900 million for Tuesday night drawing
Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. The Mega Millions jackpot continues setting records, now offering the eighth-largest jackpot in the game’s history. “The estimated jackpot for the next drawing on Tuesday, November 11, is a whopping $900 million ($415.3 million cash),” Mega Millions said in a media release on Saturday. As it marches towards the […]
International flights won’t be impacted by shutdown, Transportation secretary says
Secretary Duffy said there will be a 10% reduction in capacity at 40 locations across the country as staffing shortages strain the FAA amid the longest government shutdown in history. International flights will continue operating as normal despite the ongoing government shutdown, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Friday. Duffy spoke to reporters this morning at […]
Airline passenger compensation rules when flights are canceled, delayed
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford warns that widespread controller absences amid the government shutdown are already causing major flight delays and could worsen as Thanksgiving approaches. Airline passengers aren’t guaranteed refunds for certain flight disruptions. Under rules outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT), if an airline cancels a flight or makes a major schedule change, […]
Reserve pilots used early amid shutdown threatens Thanksgiving travel
Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to warn that airline staffing shortages and a possible government shutdown could cripple Thanksgiving travel and hit the U.S. economy. Reserve pilots who typically assist during the busy Thanksgiving travel period are already being called into service due to the persisting delays throughout the U.S. […]
Trump praises Walmart’s discounted Thanksgiving meal deals for families
CAVA Group co-founder and CEO Brett Schulman discusses the company’s earnings, restaurant expansion and why younger diners are pulling back on dining out on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Walmart and other grocery giants are launching holiday meal deals as high food prices persist, squeezing consumers. It’s a move that is catching the attention of the Trump […]