Economics

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said the minimum wage hike could help the burger chain gain market share in California in the long term.

CEO Chris Kempczinski said 2023 "is unfolding in line with our expectations."

People with a bachelor's in electrical engineering earned $106,600 a year, according to Census Bureau data.

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The need for these occupations is expected to grow. How much does this outlook influence your students' career choices? Answer: Questions: What are some factors that might contribute to the growth of these particular fields? How does "median pay" differ from average pay?

Just how beneficial (or not) is making the final weekend for an underdog program? The Owls can learn a lot from what happened after similar runs for Butler, VCU, George Mason and other Cinderellas.

More than 1,000 homeowners with an HOA shared their experiences, their monthly dues and their perceptions about living in an HOA neighborhood.

For some growers in states like Texas, New Mexico and Colorado, this year's pumpkin crop was reminder of water woes hitting agriculture in Southwest, West.

Worldwide, underlying group sales are up 5.2%, led by price rises, as the number of items sold falls

Mattel Inc., riding the success of the Barbie movie, posted quarterly results that beat Wall Street estimates, but the toymaker maintained its full-year sales outlook due to softness in the industry and a weaker global economy.

The only thing scarier than entering a haunted house is owning one.

The pool of U.S. students who completed accounting degrees dropped sharply in the latest available academic year as more workers in the profession retire without an adequate pipeline of entrants to fill the gap.

Prices at the grocery store are up more than 10% from last year.

The U.S. government spent $659 billion this year paying off the interest on its debt, according to a Treasury report released Friday.

The U.S. government on Friday posted a $1.695 trillion budget deficit in fiscal 2023, a 23% jump from the prior year as revenues fell and outlays for Social Security, Medicare and record-high interest costs on the federal debt rose.

Question of the Day for teachers and students: How much money do Americans waste on uneaten candy for Halloween?

Explore our interactive map tracking the latest data on the surge in entrepreneurship in each state and county across the country.

Canada Goose Holdings Inc. shares plummeted to a record low for the second day in a row as economic and consumer pressures prompted a pair of analyst downgrades.

Many Girl Scout councils are raising the price of their popular cookies from $5 to $6 a box. The increase offers Girl Scouts and their customers a bittersweet lesson in inflation.

Top 3 Most Popular Halloween Candy in every State + Nationwide rankings. Over 16 years of data in this interactive map of Halloween Candy by State from CandyStore.com.

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The acting Social Security commissioner says a 3.2% increase in benefits next year “will help millions of people keep up with expenses." The increase announced Thursday is far less than this year’s historic boost and reflects moderating consumer prices.

What is the best country in the world? Wharton's David Reibstein reveals his annual list for 2023, in which Switzerland takes the top spot.

Two angel investors and founders share wisdom from some of the biggest names in startup success.

Americans still love their Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes, but some signs point to a weakening in the broader pumpkin spice market

People's Pie is a balancing act! You must fund important programs without setting tax rates too high or borrowing too much money. To succeed, you must keep your residents happy and avoid a burdensome national debt. Are you ready for a piece of People’s Pie? In People's Pie, you will:

Empty storefronts come alive again for a few months every Fall thanks to Spirit Halloween and an economic concept known as "the shutdown rule.

Spirit Halloween has over 1,450 pop-up shops and makes all its money in only 2 months (September, October)

Inflation can have a dramatic effect on purchasing power. Use this calculator to analyze the impact of inflation on any future retirement needs.