
QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you Black Friday shopping this year?
Millions of Americans will head out to stores on Friday in search of deals.
Continue ReadingMillions of Americans will head out to stores on Friday in search of deals.
Continue ReadingThe average cost for a Thanksgiving dinner is still considered high, but the American Farm Bureau reports prices are down slightly from last year.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri has made about $1.8 billion from marijuana sales since the adult-use was legalized. The Department of Health and Senior Services released the latest sales numbers, showing $95.5 million was made in adult sales in October, along with $17.6 million in medical sales. This makes a total of $113.1 million in
Continue ReadingBy Anna Bahney, CNN Washington, DC (CNN) — The annual pace of new home construction increased again last month amid a historic shortage of housing inventory and crushing mortgage rates. Housing starts, a measure of new home construction, jumped by 1.9% in October, compared to the previous month. Starts rose to a seasonally adjusted annual
Continue ReadingThe prices of some grocery items have started to fall, and the CEO of Walmart on Thursday said the economy could be in store for deflation.
Continue ReadingBy TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — United Auto Workers union members have voted to approve a new contract with General Motors, making the company the first Detroit automaker to get a ratified deal that could end a contentious and lengthy labor dispute. A vote-tracking spreadsheet on the union’s website shows that with
Continue ReadingAs the United Auto Workers strike continues for a third week, one Columbia mechanic says it could soon affect drivers.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the United Auto Workers union strike moves into day three and discussions between CEOs and workers continue, consumers and car dealers could start to see impacts on car prices in the future. Popular vehicles that are already in limited supply such as the Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, Ford F-Series pickup trucks, GMC
Continue ReadingInflation was up in August for the second straight month, according to reports released Tuesday.
Continue ReadingBy TOM KRISHER and DAVID KOENIG AP Business Writers DETROIT (AP) — With just over 24 hours left before a strike deadline, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said Wednesday that offers from the companies aren’t enough and the union is getting ready to strike. In an online address to union members, Fain said General
Continue ReadingUnion membership decreased from 10.3% in 2021 to 10.1% in 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s note: this article has been corrected to accurately reflect the line up of the canceled festival. Local businesses are in shambles trying to figure out how to spike their revenue after losing the Treeline Music Festival that brings in thousands to business every year. The festival has brought millions to Columbia
Continue ReadingSome areas are seeing higher rent increases than others.
Continue ReadingThe Regional Economic Development Inc. Board, more commonly referred to as REDI, is starting the first of its On The Road meetings at the NextGen Precision Health building on the university’s campus Wednesday morning. According to the agenda, the board will hear a presentation on the research reactor.
Continue ReadingThe Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged Wednesday after having raised it 10 straight times to combat high inflation. But in a surprise move, the Fed signaled that it may raise rates twice more this year, beginning as soon as next month.
Continue ReadingGas prices are likely to continue fluctuating this summer, with things such as the OPEC+ oil group’s drop in production putting pressure on the oil market.
Continue ReadingIRS data show that refunds are down about 10% compared to this time last year.
Continue ReadingMeetings from the Federal Reserve’s March meeting revealed Thursday that the central bank expects a recession.
Continue ReadingInflation fell in March, perhaps marking a sign of more easing to come.
Continue ReadingThings appear to have gone south for Tupperware.
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