Finances
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Likelihood of recession still uncertain, Southeast Missouri State economist says
The jury is still out on whether Missouri and the nation will experience a recession in the coming year, said…
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California raises fast-food wage to $20 per hour
Fast-food workers in California will now make $20 per hour. According to ZipRecruiter, as of Sep 21, 2023, “the average…
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JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon: U.S. unprepared for ‘worst case’
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon is issuing a stark warning, stating many U.S. businesses and investors are unprepared for the possibility…
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Republicans remain divided with days left to avert shutdown
As the deadline to fund the government and avert a shutdown draws near, House Republicans find themselves deeply divided, despite…
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Mortgage applications tumble to lowest levels in three decades
As monthly mortgage payments reached a record high, mortgage applications fell to their lowest level in nearly 30 years. Redfin…
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Teens fall for online scams more than their grandparents
The joke may be on teens who think they know more about tech than their folks. A new study finds…
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Backlash against Target continued through school shopping
Sales at Target stores continue to drop even as back-to-school shopping should normally boost sales. The controversial retailer’s sales tumbled…
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Investors must admit to ESG considerations under new Missouri rule
Financial advisers and institutions in Missouri must have clients sign disclosure forms when an investment option could rely on environment,…
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Eroding donor privacy unites right and left against states
The threat to donor privacy is continuing despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling two years ago that many thought had…
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Business bankruptcies highest in 13 years
Corporate bankruptcies in the United States this spring, based on the latest reports, with the first five months of 2023…
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