Business & Economy
Josh Funk, Associated Press
Greg Abel praises Warren Buffett and promises Berkshire Hathaway won’t retreat from investing
Greg Abel paid tribute to his predecessor Warren Buffett while promising in his first shareholder letter that Berkshire Hathaway won't retreat from investing or make significant changes in the way it operates.5 months ago
Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
US trade deficit declined in 2025, but gap for goods hits a record despite Trump tariffs
The U.S. trade deficit slipped modestly in 2025, a year in which President Donald Trump upended global commerce by slapping double digit tariffs on imports from most countries.5 months ago
Tammy Kikuchi
Unpaid student loans impact more than just credit score
Millions of people with student loans are defaulting or delinquent on their payments.6 months ago
Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
Surge of 130,000 US hires last month is a stark contrast to the weak hiring of 2025
U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 130,000 hires last month, but government revisions cut 2024-2025 U.S. payrolls by hundreds of thousands.6 months ago
Britt Johnson
Clinton City is hoping for an economic comeback
Businesses along one of Clinton City's main thoroughfares have been struggling amid years of major road construction.6 months ago
Alex Veiga, AP Business Writer
Average US long-term mortgage rate barely budges, holding near 6%
The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate edged up to 6.11%, essentially flat compared to last week when it was 6.1%, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday.6 months ago
Mary Clare Jalonick and Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Homeland Security shutdown grows more likely as Republicans rebuff Democrats’ ICE demands
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Democrats' demands for new restrictions on federal immigration officers are “unrealistic” as they threaten a shutdown if their demands are not met.6 months ago
Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
US job openings fall to 6.5 million, fewest since 2020, as labor market remains sluggish
U.S. job openings fell to the lowest level in more than five years, another sign that the American labor market remains sluggish.6 months ago
Associated Press
US wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies to counter China
The Trump administration says it wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies and partners. It would use tariffs to maintain minimum prices and defend against China's stranglehold.6 months ago
Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press
More consumers are buying or selling gold. What to know about the latest rush and swings in value
Gold prices hit new heights in early 2026 — and many consumers have rushed to buy and sell pieces of the precious metal.6 months ago
Daniel Woodruff, Reporter/Anchor KSL TV
‘Families are squeezed:’ Utah lawmakers urged to focus on high cost of living
At a rally Thursday on the steps of the Capitol, faith and community leaders said too many families are getting left behind as the cost of living keeps rising.6 months ago
Bernard Condon, Associated Press
Tesla annual profit plunges to lowest level since pandemic
Tesla’s annual profit plunged to its lowest level since the pandemic five years ago as it lost the title of the world’s biggest electric vehicle maker to a Chinese rival and boycotts hammered sales.6 months ago
The Associated Press
Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs
Amazon is cutting about 16,000 jobs in the latest round of tech industry layoffs. Beth Galetti, a senior vice president, announced this Wednesday in a blog post. The reductions follow October's layoffs of 14,000 workers.6 months ago
Associated Press
Toyota recalls 162,000 trucks over faulty screens
Toyota announced Friday it would recall about 162,000 pickup trucks in the United States after it was discovered that the vehicles' multimedia displays could compromise driver safety.6 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Owner places a large chunk of the Gateway in Salt Lake City up for sale
A large chunk of the Gateway is up for sale amid massive changes planned for downtown Salt Lake City.6 months ago
Associated Press
TikTok finalizes deal to form new American version of the app
The social video platform company signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form the new TikTok U.S. joint venture.6 months ago
Britt Johnson and Simone Seikaly
Magnitude of Thursday’s earthquake near Evanston wasn’t out of the ordinary, officials say
Thursday's earthquake happened at 7:49 a.m., MST, and was centered at the edge of the Wasatch National Forest 24.8 miles from Evanston, Wyoming.6 months ago
JOSH BOAK, WILL WEISSERT and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press
Trump cancels tariff threat over Greenland, says NATO agreed to ‘framework’ of future Arctic deal
President Donald Trump has announced he is canceling a planned tariff on U.S. allies in Europe over Greenland. This decision follows an agreement with NATO on a framework for a future Arctic deal.6 months ago
Matt O'Brien, Associated Press
ChatGPT’s free ride is ending: Here’s what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot
OpenAI plans to introduce ads for ChatGPT users who aren’t paying for the premium version. The company announced Friday that it will start testing ads in the coming weeks.7 months ago
Tyrese Boone, KSL
Utah Legislature addresses Utah housing growth and challenges
Utah’s economy continues to grow, but state and business leaders say housing affordability and infrastructure need to keep pace.7 months ago
Paul Harloff and Bernard Condon, Associated Press
Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall for second year in a row
Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row.7 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL
25 new Utah laws that went into effect on Jan. 1
It's a new year, which means another fresh round of new Utah laws are about to take effect.7 months ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Utah reaches New Year’s with one of its lowest snowpacks. Will the trend continue?
Utah's snowpack remains barely above 2018's New Year's Day record low level, but experts are hopeful for more snow and above-normal precipitation possible in January.7 months ago
