Business & Economy
Amber Gentry
Retired individuals are returning to the workforce in droves
Tired of retirement? Research reveals that retired individuals are returning to the workforce in the multitudes. DMBA Certified Financial planner Shane Stewart joined Utah’s Morning News on Monday to explain the reasoning’s why we are seeing this trend. “There are some who retired for what we call ‘bad reasons,’ meaning they were fearful of the pandemic or were forced […]5 years ago
The Associated Press
Target to keep stores closed on Thanksgiving for good
Target will no longer open its stores on Thanksgiving Day, making permanent a shift to the unofficial start of the holiday season that was suspended during the pandemic.5 years ago
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business
Here’s why gas is so cheap at Costco and Walmart
(CNN) — Gas prices are skyrocketing, and Americans want to save at the pump. That plays right into the hands of Costco, BJ’s Wholesale Club and Sam’s Club. The national gas price average jumped to $3.41 a gallon Friday, according to AAA, 61% higher than the average at the same time last year. The Biden administration has […]5 years ago
Karilyn Frazier
A local restaurant’s balloon landed in an American Fork neighborhood
A local restaurant lands a balloon in an American Fork neighborhood, and the people living there received free chicken sandwiches.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Utah reports lowest unemployment ever at 2.2%
The state of Utah just reported its lowest unemployment rate ever. Utah's nonfarm payroll employment in October fell to an all-time low of 2.2% with approximately 37,400 Utahns unemployed.5 years ago
Chris Isidore, CNN Business
Strike at John Deere to end as UAW members ratify contract offer
More than 10,000 workers at John Deere will end a five-week strike and return to work after voting nearly two-to-one in favor of an offer very similar to one they rejected at the start of this month.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Mixed emotions to announcement of emergency shelter site in Salt Lake
A business owner is concerned about the homeless shelter's impact on her restaurant, and council members said they also have reservations.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Report: there are 3 open jobs for every 1 unemployed Utahn
The Pew Charitable Trusts reports most states in the U.S. have more open jobs than unemployed Americans. In Utah, the ratio is 3 to 1.5 years ago
Allison Morrow, CNN Business
Inflation, explained: Why prices keep going up and who’s to blame
Why prices keep going up and who it to blame?5 years ago
Kelsey Earl
Salt Lake City Mayor announces ‘Choose SLC’ Winter Market
Salt Lake City Mayor Mendenhall announces kick-off of 'Choose SLC' event as a reminder to shop local.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Not as many Utahns quit their jobs in September as the rest of the country
A record 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs in September, but the trend wasn't quite as extreme in Utah.5 years ago
Anneken Tappe, CNN Business
A record number of Americans quit their jobs in September
A record 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs in September as the sheer volume of available jobs is empowering workers to have their pick.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
First car vending machine debuts in Utah
Carvana debuted the first car-vending machine to appear in Utah -- an eight-story, life-size car vending machine located just off Interstate 15 in Lehi.5 years ago
Eliza Craig
FEMA adds $8.4 million to Utah’s COVID response fund
FEMA said the funding will go toward personal protective equipment including medical gowns, N95 masks, and gloves.5 years ago
Heather Kelly
Diversify sources, increase pay to address Utah supply chain problems
Economists addressing the Utah supply chain issue also suggested that exporters and importers pool their bargaining power.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
High inflation might strain holiday budgets
This year, the usual holiday shopping might be more expensive due to inflation, supply chain issues, and labor shortages.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
The future of coal: How will areas of rural Utah be affected?
Coal and rural Utah go together like pioneers and Utah, but coal isn't seen as sustainable. How is rural Utah adapting?5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Airport traffic up from last year, but not quite to pre-pandemic levels
Airport traffic is up and the U.S. Department of Transportation says the number of flights in August was 50% higher than the same month in 2020.5 years ago
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer
US hiring rebounded in October, with 531,000 jobs added
America’s employers stepped up their hiring in October, adding a solid 531,000 jobs, the most since July and a sign that the recovery from the pandemic recession may be overcoming a virus-induced slowdown.5 years ago
Kelsey Earl and Eliza Craig
Fire at pet food manufacturer in Spanish Fork
Five Utah fire departments responded to reports of smoke and flames at a pet food manufacturer in American Fork Wednesday night.5 years ago
Rachel Metz, CNN Business
Facebook, rebranded “Meta,” plans to trash facial-recognition tech and data
Facebook, a company known for collecting vast amounts of data about its billions of users, claims they will delete facial-recognition software and related data.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Labor shortage impacts hospitality and ski industry, could offer new careers
The ski industry (resorts, hotels, and restaurants) is understaffed by the labor shortage. Some worry it will negatively impact tourism.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Utah company Xlear sued by FTC for false COVID-19 claims
Xlear has been sued for repeatedly making claims which the Federal Trade Commission says are false and misleading statements about COVID.5 years ago
