Business & Economy

New home sale prices rising...
Carlos Artiles Fortun

New home sales keep rising

Interest rates are finally decreasing, but a new report shows new home sales continue to rise. A Utah expert weighs into the housing market in Utah.
3 years ago
Monday's estimated jackpot is now $650 million. Photo credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images...
Nouran Salahieh, Ashley Williams and Melissa Alonso

No jackpot winners after Saturday’s Powerball drawing, prize jumps to an estimated $650 million

With $615 millions as a prize, Saturday's Powerball had no winners.
3 years ago
New World Trade Center Utah CEO Jonathan Freedman...
Aimee Cobabe

Downeast founder to take over as president and CEO of World Trade Center Utah

The World Trade Center Utah announced Friday Utah businessman Jonathan Freedman would take over as president and CEO.
3 years ago
now hiring jobs report stock photo...
Alicia Wallace, CNN

The US labor market cooled off in June, adding just 209,000 jobs

June’s total was lower than May’s unexpectedly strong showing of 306,000, and below economists’ expectations for a net gain of 225,000 jobs.
3 years ago
savings system right on the money...
Mark Jones

Study: Average person needs more than $200K to feel financially comfortable

A study by Bankrate has found that the average American needs more than $200,000 to feel financially comfortable.
3 years ago
Is Airbnb heading for a crash?...
Aimee Cobabe

Is Airbnb heading for a crash? Some experts say no

Is Airbnb heading for a crash that will cause thousands of homes to go back onto the market? Utah experts say no.
3 years ago
In this photo illustration, the app Threads from Meta seen displayed on a mobile phone. Threads is ...
Samantha Kelly, CNN

Meta officially launches Twitter rival Threads. 10 million have joined already

The new app joins a growing list of Twitter rivals and could pose the biggest threat to Twitter of the bunch, given Meta’s vast resources and its massive audience.
3 years ago
FILE: The Provo Airport is beyond capacity, and plans are being made for increased service and more...
Ladd Egan and Eliza Pace

Provo airport will soon become international airport, mayor says

International flights will soon be available through Provo Airport.
3 years ago
Mark Jones

Is there a student loan forgiveness backup plan? President Biden is working on one

After the US Supreme Court overturned his student debt relief plan, President Biden is working on a new plan. ABC News Anne Flaherty joined KSL NewsRadio with details.
3 years ago
To undercut its fast-growing rivals, Subway is making a big change to its meats. The chain’s roug...
Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business

A big change is coming to Subway restaurants today

Subway has struggled in recent years as competition in the industry has ramped up, and the staid brand has fallen out of favor with customers.
3 years ago
(CNN) — A new crop of artificial intelligence tools carries the promise of streamlining tasks, i...
Catherine Thorbecke, CNN

AI is already linked to layoffs in the industry that created it

In its most-recent layoffs report, outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas said 3,900 people were laid off in May due to AI.
3 years ago
Nathanael "Nate" Reid Holzapfel...
Emily Ashcraft

Former ‘Shark Tank’ contestant admits to defrauding, inappropriately touching multiple women

Nathanael "Nate" Reid Holzapfel, 44, pleaded guilty in 4th District Court on June 21 to fraud and sexual battery charges.
3 years ago
Heinz ketchup...
Ashley R. Williams, CNN

To fridge or not to fridge? Ketchup company clears the air on how you should store the popular condiment

With just five words, a recent tweet from Kraft Heinz sparked a bit of a debate about how you should store your ketchup.
3 years ago
Image of credit cards...
Sam Herrera

Stopping the credit card debt cycle can start with saying “no,” expert says

Credit card debt can feel overwhelming. One financial planner suggests setting up a spending plan and building up an emergency fund.
3 years ago
While Utah's gas prices remain higher at the pump than the national average, at $3.97 a gallon, tak...
Mariah Maynes

Gas prices drop ahead of Fourth of July

Taking to the roads this Fourth of July won't be quite as costly this year as there's been an unprecedented drop in gas prices.
3 years ago
Kennecott copper mine...
Peter Johnston

Kennecott to get $918 billion from Rio Tinto to fuel EV demand for copper

Kennecott could be one of the main drivers of America's electrification process for a price.
3 years ago
New Delta pilot training facility...
Aimee Cobabe

New Delta pilot training facility coming to SLC

Delta is breaking ground on a pilot training facility just west of the airport. This will be the first training facility outside of Atlanta.
3 years ago
Overstock.com, one of the biggest names in e-commerce, is ditching its name for something just as r...
Jordan Valinsky, CNN

Overstock.com is changing its name. It’s one you may recognize

The change comes after a judge approved Overstock’s purchase of the bankrupt brand’s name, domain and loyalty program assets.
3 years ago
Next Thursday, Gov. Spenser Cox will deliver the 2023 State of the State Address to the Utah Legis...
Mark Jones

Utah leaders back from trade mission to Europe. What was accomplished?

Tiffeny Yen-Louie, the chief marketing officer for World Trade Center Utah, tells KSL NewsRadio how the recent trade mission to Europe by Gov. Cox and state business leaders went.
3 years ago
Inflation, cost of living has been driven, in part, by the prices of groceries and other daily nece...
Amanda Dickson

Is inflation, cost of living really worse than the 1980s?

Inflation and cost of living are making everyone feel the pinch. But you're not necessarily worse off than the generations before.
3 years ago
Since Costco has expanded self-checkout, the company has noticed that non-members have been sneakin...
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN

Costco is cracking down on sharing membership cards

The company has not raised the cost of its membership since 2017, despite rivals such as Amazon and Sam’s Club raising their membership fees.
3 years ago
savings system right on the money...
Mark Jones

What is the real cost of living for middle Americans? An expert weighs in

A report says the cost of living has been soaring for the past few decades. Scott Winship, a senior fellow and the director for the Center on Opportunity and Social Mobility at the American Enterprise Institute, says that isn't necessarily the case.
3 years ago
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA - MAY 12: In an aerial view, a sign is posted in front of a Jack in the Box re...
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN

Drive-thrus are creating problems for cities and towns

Long lines of cars waiting for orders spill out into U.S. roads in every state causing problems for pedestrians and motorists.
3 years ago
A sold sign is pictured, SALT LAKE CITY -- America has a housing shortage of 3 million to 5 million...
Kira Hoffelmeyer and Clayre Scott

More Gen Zers applying for homes in SLC than any other U.S. city

A recent study found that 22.59% of Salt Lake City's mortgages in 2020-2022 were requested by Gen Zers.
3 years ago