Shell reports $9.6 billion profit as energy prices slip
Shell is the second London-based company this week to post stronger-than-expected earnings, with rival BP reporting that it earned $5 billion in the first quarter.
Here’s why consumers' credit scores got a boost in March: Report
Consumer credit scores increased from last year to an average of 701, and the percentage of consumers scored in the subprime credit
Today's biggest mortgage rate decrease? 30-year terms plummet | May 3, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 3, 2023, which are trending down from yesterday.
Some 14 million jobs won't exist globally in 5 years, report says
Here are the jobs that will be most impacted in the years ahead, according to the new report by the World Economic Forum.
Today's mortgage rates are rising, but 15-year terms are below 6 percent | May 2, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 2, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Bank deposits fell by more than $76 billion
Bank deposits fell by $76.2 billion in April, following the highly publicized closures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and other tech-focused financial institutions. Moreover, high interest rates continue to put pressure on both banks and consumers.
Biden asks student loan companies to prepare for end to payment pause
The Education Department has notified student loan servicers to prepare for an end to the COVID-19 student loan payment pause.
Today's best mortgage deal? Back to 15-year terms | May 1, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for May 1, 2023, which are mixed from Friday.
7 California ZIP codes among top 10 most expensive in US: report
Seven of the top 10 most expensive ZIP codes in the U.S. were in California, the analysis found.
First Republic Bank seized by regulators, sold to JPMorgan Chase
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation said early Monday that First Republic Bank’s 84 branches in eight states will reopen as branches of JPMorgan Chase Bank and depositors will have full access to all of their deposits.
Experts outraged over Biden's new mortgage rule punishing buyers with good credit: A 'recipe for disaster'
New rules from Federal Housing Finance Agency giving low-credit borrowers better rates go into effect May 1.
Investors sue Adidas over partnership with Ye
Adidas is being sued by a group of investors over the company?s previous partnership with Kanye West.
Study finds ChatGPT struggles with math, unlikely to replace accountants
Despite near-perfect GRE and bar scores, an AI model was found to sometimes struggles with basic math functions.
First Republic Bank shares nosedive amid uncertainty about rescue deal
Shares of First Republic Bank remain in a death spiral amid reports of uncertainty about whether the lender could see a rescue deal.
Gas prices dip, offering consumers some relief at the pump: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas dropped by five cents from last week to $3.68, reflecting a dip in oil prices, AAA said.
Today's best mortgage deal? Back to 15-year terms | April 28, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for April 28, 2023, which are trending up from yesterday.
Target expands locked merchandise cases to hit back at shoplifting
One of the things Target has utilized to curb shoplifting is locked-up cases. A Target spokesperson says the company is taking a "multi-layered approach to combating theft."
Bed Bath & Beyond coupons accepted at Big Lots, The Container Store in wake of bankruptcy
If you have Bed Bath & Beyond coupons that you didn't get to use, you’re not totally out of luck.
Tech sector continues to shed jobs as Dropbox lays off 500
Employees affected by the Dropbox layoffs will get 16 weeks pay as severance, plus an additional week's pay for every year of tenure.
The Fed is expected to raise interest rates again in May: Economists
The Fed is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points again in May, according to a poll of economists. This is what you need to know.