Number of new American business applications hits an all-time high

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 5.4 million new business applications were filed in 2021, the highest of any year on record. 

United planning to hire 15K workers ahead of expected summer travel surge

The hiring sign is out at United Airlines. The airline said Wednesday that it plans to add 15,000 workers this year, and hired 7,000 in just the past four months.

Feds raise key interest rate to highest level in 16 years

The Federal Reserve reinforced its fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point to the highest level in 16 years.

3,600 LA County fast food workers are homeless, report shows

The results published in Economic Roundtable’s study reveal 10,120 fast food workers in California are unhoused despite wages steadily increasing in recent years.

California tops list of most exited states in 2022

California was one of the most exited states in 2022, along with Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, according to a new study tracking migration patterns.

$300K salary is 'new $100K' in these California cities

Several California cities including Los Angeles, Long Beach, San Francisco, and Oakland all require exceptionally high salaries to feel like $100,000.

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.

These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke

A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.

These jobs are safe from the AI revolution — for now

Jobs involving manual or outdoor labor or specialized knowledge are less likely to be replaced by AI-informed automation.

The best time to sell your home is this week, data reveals

According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.

You can check for upcoming mass layoffs near you – here’s how

The labor law, which has gone viral on social media, gives workers a heads-up about impending layoffs – and the information is open to the public.

US retail sales fall amid high inflation, rising rates

The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.

Senior Fed official sees need for more interest rate increases

Last month, inflation slowed as food and gas prices fell, but excluding those volatile categories, “core” prices kept rising and are 5.6% higher than a year ago.

Cheaper gas and food provide some relief from inflation in US

Much of the drop resulted from price declines for such goods as gas, used cars and furniture, which had soared a year ago after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Tornado damage fallout: Workers fear layoffs if Montebello plant shuts down

Utilimaster, a Michigan-based company that specializes in after-market truck customization has notified the city that the damage to its building was so significant, it may be forced to close.