Business & Economy

At least two small businesses in Salt Lake City are closing their doors, while another has set up a...
Curt Gresseth

Which Utah businesses have recovered from the pandemic?

As 2022 approaches, Utah businesses are in good shape
5 years ago
Utah tourism 2020...
Amber Gentry

2020 brought 30% less in Utah tourism dollars, but 2021 is looking up

The near 30% decrease in Utah tourism spending impacted jobs, wages, and tax revenue. Still, the state fared better than others.
5 years ago
child tax credit...
Curt Gresseth

Will you owe for advanced child-tax credits? CPA answers your questions.

A Utah CPA discusses the advanced child tax credits disbursed monthly this year and what that means for your tax return next year.
5 years ago
park city mountain ski resort opens ski lawsuits ski patrol...
Becky Bruce and Curt Gresseth

Ski patrol latest industry hit by worker shortage, low pay

Utah ski patrol workers, in short supply at resorts across the region, now want better pay for the essential job they perform. 
5 years ago
Utah's monthly unemployment report for December was released Friday morning, and according to the D...
By Paul Wiseman

US unemployment claims at 52-year low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plunged last week to the lowest level in 52 years.
5 years ago
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators have begun talks on possible solutions to Social Security. A re...
Paul Nelson

Salt Lake City calls COVID-19 financial assistance program a big success, some housing funds still available

Officials in Salt Lake City say their financial assistance program to help families with during the pandemic was a success. 
5 years ago
federal vaccine mandate...
Simone Seikaly

US court temporarily blocks vaccine mandate for federal contractors

The federal court ruled that President Biden's vaccine mandate had stepped outside his authority as outlined in the US Constitution.
5 years ago
Amazon logo Photo: Steven Senne/AP...
Associated Press Staff

Utan Transit Authority app affected by major outage hitting Amazon Web Services

Amazon Web Services suffered a major outage Tuesday, the company said, limiting service at many key and popular sites.
5 years ago
Inflation...
Curt Gresseth

US feeling pinch of inflation but economy is good, says economist

Americans are feeling inflation everywhere, but a University of Utah professor points out indicators like unemployment show our economy is thriving.
5 years ago
The Simpsons episode is seen missing on Disney+.
Photo Credit: Peter Parks/AFP/Getty Images...
Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business

Fans noticed a Simpsons episode is missing from Disney Plus in Hong Kong

An episode of the Simpsons that includes a scene in Tiananmen Square is missing on Disney+ in Hong Kong
5 years ago
shoplifting...
Paul Nelson

FTC to investigate retailers and the supply chain crisis

Big box retailers are being told by the FTC to hand over what they know about the supply chain situation
5 years ago
small business saturday loans for Small businesses pandemic...
Heather Kelly

Small Business Saturday in Utah County deemed a huge success

For business owners in Utah County on Small Business Saturday, a lack of employees trumped supply chain issues.
5 years ago
FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2020, file photo, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey appears on a screen as he speaks ...
MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey stepping down as CEO

Dorsey will be succeeded by Twitter's current Chief Technology Officer Parag Agrawal, but will remain on the board until his term expires in 2022.
5 years ago
holiday travel numbers...
Karilyn Frazier

Holiday travel numbers show departures and returns about the same

Holiday travel numbers are up and airport departures and returns just about mirror each other.
5 years ago
zion national park shuttles...
Karilyn Frazier

Zion National Park shuttles out of service until late December

Zion National Park shuttles will be out of service until December 22, 2021.
5 years ago
park city mountain ski resort opens ski lawsuits ski patrol...
Karilyn Frazier

Park City Mountain ski resort opens for winter season

Park City Mountain ski resort opened at Canyons Village Sunday morning for the winter season.
5 years ago
no fresh powder...
Karilyn Frazier

No fresh powder for some Utah ski resorts in the forecast

There is no fresh powder for some Utah ski resorts in the forecast, yet!
5 years ago
(City Creek Center on Black Friday.  Photo: Paul Nelson)...
Paul Nelson

Analysts expect supply chain problems to boost sales at brick and mortar stores

Some economic analysts say that supply chain problems may make shopping in-person a better idea than shopping online, this year.
5 years ago
festival of trees returns Festival of Trees...
Karilyn Frazier

Festival of Trees returns to help children’s health and local hospital

Festival of Trees returns with the primary focus of supporting children's health.
5 years ago
FILE - The New York Stock Exchange operates during normal business hours in the Financial District,...
By KEN SWEET and PAUL WISEMAN undefined

Stocks sink on new COVID variant; Dow loses 905 points

After news of the new COVID variant, the S&P 500 index fell 2.3% and the Nasdaq composite had its worst drop in two months.
5 years ago
Wall Street stimulus dow covid...
Becky Bruce

Dow drops 800 points at open as new COVID-19 variant emerges

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 800 points at the opening bell on Friday, amid rising concerns over a new COVID-19 variant in South Africa. 
5 years ago
An employee walks in the aisles of Mary Arnold Toys, New York city oldest toy store on August 2, 20...
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business

Going to the store may be your smartest bet to navigate the supply chain crisis this holiday

    (CNN) — The supply chain crisis means last-minute gift buyers may have little choice but to go shopping the old-fashioned way this holiday season. High demand, combined with supply chain delays, materials’ shortages and troubles hiring workers, are shrinking the availability of items both online and at stores. As customers get closer to the last […]
5 years ago
Hiring sign is displayed outside of a retail store in Vernon Hills, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. ...
PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics

US jobless claims hit 52-year low after seasonal adjustments

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits plummeted last week to the lowest level in more than half a century
5 years ago
A hand uses a gas pump to put fuel in a red car, gas prices are increasing...
Nick Wyatt

Utah gas prices still above national average, vary by county

There's no place like home for the holidays, but it might cost an arm and a leg to get there with sky-high gas prices.
5 years ago