Trump plan promises huge tax cuts
Promising big tax cuts and a booming economy, President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans unveiled the first major revamp of the nation's tax code in a generation Wednesday - a sweeping, nearly $6 trillion tax cut that would deeply reduce levies for corporations, simplify everyone's brackets and nearly double the standard deduction used by most Americans.
Promising big tax cuts and a booming economy, President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans unveiled the first major revamp of the nation's tax code in a generation Wednesday - a sweeping, nearly $6 trillion tax cut that would deeply reduce levies for corporations, simplify everyone's brackets and nearly double the standard deduction used by most Americans.
Credit card info possibly stolen from Sonic customers
Millions of credit card numbers may have been stolen from customers of the fast-food chain, Sonic Drive-In.
Millions of credit card numbers may have been stolen from customers of the fast-food chain, Sonic Drive-In.
DirecTV allowing NFL package refunds over protest controversy
DirecTV says some customers can cancel their subscription to its package of NFL games and get a refund. That's if they say the protests are the reason for canceling the service.
DirecTV says some customers can cancel their subscription to its package of NFL games and get a refund. That's if they say the protests are the reason for canceling the service.
Mazda 6 recalled; wiring short can knock out power steering
Mazda is recalling more than 60,000 midsize cars in the U.S. and Canada because a wiring problem can knock out power-assisted steering and the passenger air bag.
Mazda is recalling more than 60,000 midsize cars in the U.S. and Canada because a wiring problem can knock out power-assisted steering and the passenger air bag.
Target to up hourly base pay to $15 by end of 2020
Target Corp. is raising its minimum hourly wage for its workers to $11 starting next month and then to $15 by the end of 2020 in a move it says will help it better recruit and retain top-quality staff and provide a better shopping experience for its customers.
Target Corp. is raising its minimum hourly wage for its workers to $11 starting next month and then to $15 by the end of 2020 in a move it says will help it better recruit and retain top-quality staff and provide a better shopping experience for its customers.
J.C. Penney to hire more than 40k for the holidays
J.C. Penney plans to hire more than 40,000 people during the holiday season.
J.C. Penney plans to hire more than 40,000 people during the holiday season.
Chicago accepting nominations for Amazon sites
The mayor of Chicago says the city is seeking nominations for potential sites to locate Amazon’s second headquarters.
The mayor of Chicago says the city is seeking nominations for potential sites to locate Amazon’s second headquarters.
Oops! Amazon mistakenly sends out baby registry emails following glitch
Amazon mistakenly sent out emails to some of its users telling them a gift from their non-existent baby registry had been purchased.
Amazon mistakenly sent out emails to some of its users telling them a gift from their non-existent baby registry had been purchased.
Taco Bell to open 300-plus new cantina-style locations that serve alcohol
Taco Bell is about to get a little boozier and lot more accessible.
Taco Bell is about to get a little boozier and lot more accessible.
Illinois offering big tax breaks to lure Amazon HQ
Governor Rauner signed a law Monday that restores his power to give big tax breaks and other financial incentives to companies like Amazon.
Governor Rauner signed a law Monday that restores his power to give big tax breaks and other financial incentives to companies like Amazon.
Apple unveils $999 iPhone X, loses 'home' button
"One more thing." With that phrase, Apple paid homage to its late co-founder Steve Jobs for the 10-year anniversary of the iPhone on Tuesday when it unveiled its latest -- and, at $999, its most expensive -- new version of the device, the iPhone X.
"One more thing." With that phrase, Apple paid homage to its late co-founder Steve Jobs for the 10-year anniversary of the iPhone on Tuesday when it unveiled its latest -- and, at $999, its most expensive -- new version of the device, the iPhone X.
Target recalls nearly 180,000 dressers that can tip over
Target says it is recalling nearly 180,000 dressers because they can tip over and pose a risk to children.
Target says it is recalling nearly 180,000 dressers because they can tip over and pose a risk to children.
Target plans to hire about 100,000 workers for holiday season
Target says it plans to hire about 100,000 workers for the holiday season, up from the 70,000 it hired a year ago.
Target says it plans to hire about 100,000 workers for the holiday season, up from the 70,000 it hired a year ago.
Expert: Equifax website raises security concerns
A security expert says a website created by credit monitoring company Equifax to help its customers find out if their personal information was stolen after a massive data breach raises its own security questions.
A security expert says a website created by credit monitoring company Equifax to help its customers find out if their personal information was stolen after a massive data breach raises its own security questions.
Target announces lower prices
Target says it is discounting thousands of products throughout its stores, sending its stock down and dragging most of the retail sector with it.
Target says it is discounting thousands of products throughout its stores, sending its stock down and dragging most of the retail sector with it.
Wells Fargo says 3.5 million accounts involved in scandal
NEW YORK (AP) - The scope of Wells Fargo's fake accounts scandal grew significantly on Thursday, with the bank now saying that 3.5 million accounts were potentially opened without customers' permission between 2009 and 2016. Wells Fargo also acknowledged that roughly half a million of the newly discovered accounts were missed during the original review of the years 2011 to 2015 when the...
NEW YORK (AP) - The scope of Wells Fargo's fake accounts scandal grew significantly on Thursday, with the bank now saying that 3.5 million accounts were potentially opened without customers' permission between 2009 and 2016. Wells Fargo also acknowledged that roughly half a million of the newly discovered accounts were missed during the original review of the years 2011 to 2015 when the...
Target to release line of $5 wines
Move over, Trader Joe's Two Buck Chuck — there’s a new bottle in town. Beginning September 3, Target’s brand new line of inexpensive wine, at just $5 a bottle, can be found on shelves of over 1,100 national locations, according to a press release.
Move over, Trader Joe's Two Buck Chuck — there’s a new bottle in town. Beginning September 3, Target’s brand new line of inexpensive wine, at just $5 a bottle, can be found on shelves of over 1,100 national locations, according to a press release.
Sears to close another 28 Kmart stores
Sears continued to struggle in its second quarter with declining sales amid heightened competition from the likes of Walmart to Amazon. It now says it will close even more stores.
Sears continued to struggle in its second quarter with declining sales amid heightened competition from the likes of Walmart to Amazon. It now says it will close even more stores.
Target launches new clothing line for kids with disabilities
Target is the first major retailer to launch a line for special needs children.
Target is the first major retailer to launch a line for special needs children.
Dunkin' to drop Donuts from name at new Southern California store
Dunkin' is thinking about dumping "Donuts" from its name.
Dunkin' is thinking about dumping "Donuts" from its name.