Business & Economy
Curt Gresseth
State program aims to keep driving down price of insulin for all Utahns
A Utah lawmaker said a state program that buys insulin in bulk to lower drug prices for state employees is available to all diabetic Utahns.3 years ago
Catherine Thorbecke, CNN
Microsoft unveils ‘Copilot’ key, its biggest update to Windows keyboard in 30 years
This means that by clicking a button, PC users will be able to engage with Copilot, the software giant’s AI-powered chatbot3 years ago
Mariah Maynes
Economist says consumer sentiment shows “growing economic optimism”
According to a University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Institute economist, consumer sentiment in Utah and the U.S. rose in December 2023.3 years ago
Adam Small
Gas prices in Utah likely to stay cheap as we enter 2024
Gas prices in Utah fell under $3, on average, on Friday. One expert says that's partially thanks to the wintertime.3 years ago
By Brian Fung
Apple to restart watch sales after court blocks import ban
The announcement means Apple will be selling “the full Apple Watch lineup to customers in time for the new year," according to the company.3 years ago
Mark Jackson and Kennedy Camarena
Business Insider lists Provo among top cities to watch in 2024
Provo is on a list of top cities to watch in 2024 from Business Insider. There are multiple reasons the city was added to the list.3 years ago
Emma Keddington
Utah’s ski resorts struggling with low snow totals
Utah ski resorts are seeing little snow so far this season. Ski Utah reports snow may be on the way with the new year.3 years ago
David Goldman, CNN
Apple is officially no longer selling the newest Apple Watch in America
Apple is no longer selling the newest Apple Watch in the U.S. after POTUS did not sign a last-minute, emergency action.3 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
New credit system to incentivize renewable electricity projects to move to Utah
To use more renewable energy, the state provides a production tax credit that helps pay state taxes for renewable energy companies that decide to operate in Utah.3 years ago
Amie Schaeffer
Utah’s November unemployment holds steady
Utah ends the year with a pretty steady rate of 2.8% unemployment rate. Nate McDonald says overall, Utah is ending the year strong.3 years ago
By Bryan Mena, CNN
The US economy expanded 4.9% in the third quarter, slightly weaker than previously estimated
Growth in the third quarter was the strongest in nearly two years as Americans spent on live concerts, films, and goods.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
TSA shares travel tips for the holidays
Have travel plans for the holidays? A TSA spokeswoman provides tips for passing through airport security quickly and smoothly.3 years ago
Don Brinkerhoff
2023 was full of challenges for small businesses in Utah but resources are available
The President and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber says many organizations exist to help small business owners in Utah.3 years ago
Devin Oldroyd
Nu Skin lays off 5% of its employees, Provo employees affected
Beauty and wellness multilevel marketing company, Nu Skin said it has laid off 5% of its employees across the country.3 years ago
Pete Muntean and Chris Isidore, CNN
Southwest hit by record $140 million fine for holiday service meltdown in 2022
The DOT’s announcement of its largest-ever civil penalty comes one year after issues at Southwest led to the cancelation of nearly 17,000 flights.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
With animal shelter at full capacity, Tooele City Police take back command
The Tooele City Animal Shelter is at full capacity and cannot receive any more surrender or rescue animals, says the shelter commander.3 years ago
Adam Small
Mortgage rates back below 7%, how does it affect Utah buyers?
One expert said the lower mortgage rates would save people in Utah roughly $300 a month in payments compared to just a couple weeks ago.3 years ago
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN
WeightWatchers launches a new membership for Ozempic customers
WeightWatchers on Thursday launched a new membership plan for members taking GLP-1 prescriptions drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.3 years ago
David Goldman, CNN
What the Fed’s looming rate cuts would mean for you
In its economic projections Wednesday, the US Federal Reserve predicted rates would be significantly lower by this time next year.3 years ago
Allessandra Harris Gurr
Provo-Orem area ranked number two in nation for first-time homebuyers
The Provo-Orem area is the second-best place in the nation to buy a house for first-time homebuyers, according to a new study.3 years ago
Nicole Goodkind, CNN
Dow reaches record high as Fed pivots toward rate cuts
US markets soared higher on Wednesday afternoon following the Federal Reserve’s final policy decision of the year.3 years ago
Brian Fung, CNN
Federal jury says Google’s app store violated antitrust law
In a decision that could chip away at Google’s control of its Android app store, a jury said that Google’s app marketplace is a monopoly.3 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Utah economy healthy, growing stronger, says chief economist
A financial expert explains how the economy -- both in Utah and across the U.S. -- is growing stronger and healthier from the lows of the pandemic years.3 years ago
