Business & Economy
Mark Jones
Associated Food Stores name David Rice as its new CEO/President
On Monday, Associated Food Stores named David Rice as its new CEO and president.4 years ago
Jessica Lowell & Allie Litzinger
Draper City suing Geneva Rock, the mining company at Point of the Mountain
Draper City is suing, Geneva Rock, a mining company at the Point of the Mountain over concerns about what the company's mining activity will do to the area.4 years ago
Kate Davis, Amie Schaeffer
Utah rental prices continue to soar
The cost of renting has skyrocketed in Utah. The price to rent in the state increased more in the past two years more over the two last years than they did in the decade prior.4 years ago
Kate Davis
Home prices in Salt Lake City harbinger of a national trend?
A report from Zillow shows that home values in Salt Lake City fell more than 7% from May to August 2022.4 years ago
Adam Small
BYU study finds role-modeling, hands-on learning most effective financial education for kids
Financial education from parents to their children is best done through modeling and hands-on learning, according to researchers.4 years ago
Alejandro Lucero
How to avoid scammers when donating to hurricane relief
Scammers are targeting many well-intentioned people who are looking to donate to those affected by Hurricane Fiona. Learn how to donate effectively.4 years ago
Jessica Lowell
Extending the life of your car: Getting more miles out of your vehicle
New and used vehicles have a hefty price tag. There are many ways car owners can keep their cars running longer.4 years ago
Martha C. White, CNN
America’s dependence on credit cards is growing. The Fed’s rate hike will make it more painful
Data from Bank of America reflects higher rates of borrowing among lower income Americans. Credit utilization, a ratio of how much available credit a person has used as a percentage of their credit limit, has been rising since early 2021.4 years ago
Jessica Lowell
Extending the life of your car: are extended warranties worth the cost?
When are extended warranties on vehicles worth the cost? Advice on warranties and how to extend the life of your car.4 years ago
Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business
Ford: Gas cars are a growth business for us
Gas cars aren't dying, according to an executive at Ford. In fact, they are "booming" the executive says.4 years ago
Anna Bahney, CNN Business
Home sales dropped 20% in August from a year ago
For the seventh month in a row, home sales have declined.4 years ago
Nicole Goodkind, CNN Business
Fed raises interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point
The Federal Reserve made history Wednesday, approving a third consecutive 75-basis-point hike in an aggressive move to tackle inflation.4 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Utah’s young adults being launched into the world of financial responsibility
Because young adults are rarely in personal high-income situations, they are categorized as low-income, making them at higher risk for credit card debt.4 years ago
Chris jacobs
Interest rate hike could threaten the economy, according to local economist
We’ve already had one interest rate hike and inflation is still here and the Fed is hoping round two will go better.4 years ago
Chris Isidore, CNN Business
FedEx warns of global recession, cutting sales forecast by half a billion
FedEx is responding by reducing flights, temporarily parking aircraft, trimming hours for its staff, and closing 90 FedEx Office locations.4 years ago
Amie Schaeffer
August unemployment rate holds at 2%
The unemployment rate for Utah remained at 2% adding over 54,000 jobs this past year.4 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
A pipeline from Lake Powell to Washington County is taking shape
Utah is moving forward with the Lake Powell Pipeline, but opponents say it's too costly and that Utah doesn't have the right to divert the water.4 years ago
Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business
You could soon receive even more emails after shopping on Amazon
Amazon has announced that US merchants will be able to send free marketing email to reach some of Amazon's existing customers.4 years ago
Mark Jones
Officials confirm fourth case of avian influenza in Sanpete County
On Wednesday, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food confirmed a fourth case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza at a turkey farm in Sanpete County.4 years ago
Chris Isidore, Vanessa Yurkevich and Jeremy Diamond, CNN Business
Railroad strike averted after marathon talks reach tentative deal
The deal with unions representing more than 50,000 engineers and conductors was announced just after 5 a.m. ET in a statement from the White House, which called it "an important win for our economy and the American people."4 years ago
Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business
Intensifying efforts to avert crippling rail strike go into overtime
Efforts have been intensified on both sides to avoid a rail strike that could begin as early as Friday.4 years ago
Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business
Inside Starbucks’ plan to speed up service
(CNN) — Starbucks is rolling out a sweeping plan to spark growth over the next three years — from faster Frappuccinos to more digital rewards. On tap: New equipment that makes it easier for baristas to prepare complicated drinks in seconds. Thousands of new US stores. A more reliable mobile app with new rewards. And […]4 years ago
Elizabeth Weiler
Salt Lake City ranks near the top of beauty-obsessed cities
StyleSeat beauty blog examined business listings for its study. Based on those numbers (and ratings) Salt Lake City came in at No. 2.4 years ago
