Business & Economy
Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business
America desperately needs 1 million more construction workers
In an industry already short on workers before the pandemic, construction businesses will need to hire 430,000 workers this year and 1 million more over the next two years in order to keep up.5 years ago
Karilyn Frazier
SLC has new title to flaunt: one of the most future-focused cities
FinanceBuzz recognized the top 25 most future-focused cities and Salt Lake City landed at number 16 when pitted against other cities.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Gas prices on the rise in Utah and across the nation, likely to stay that way
The rise in gas prices is blamed on several factors, including a shortage of the specialty drivers who operate oil tank trucks.5 years ago
JILL COLVIN Associated Press
Trump announces lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter and Google
Former President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is filing lawsuits against three of the country's biggest tech companies: Facebook, Twitter and Google.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Drought forces Utah ranchers to sell off herds, drives beef prices up
SALT LAKE CITY — When you visit a grocery store in the future, you might see higher beef prices as a result of the drought and its impact on cattle ranchers. Drought forcing ranchers to sell cattle Industry analysts say a lot of ranchers are being forced to get rid of more cattle than they […]5 years ago
Colby Walker
Costco to end special COVID senior hours
Costco announced that it will be ending its special senior hours for members over the age of 60 and those with disabilities on July 26.5 years ago
Anneken Tappe, CNN Business
The US economy added 850,000 jobs in June, the strongest gain since March
The US economy added 850,000 jobs in June, when adjusted for seasonal changes. It was the strongest month for jobs gains since March, and far more than economists had expected.5 years ago
Paul Nelson and Karilyn Frazier
Fireworks sales not booming as Utah officials call for residents to forgo personal shows this summer
Fireworks vendors are expecting sales to be quite bad since so many Utah officials are encouraging people to skip personal shows this summer.5 years ago
Associated Press
Robinhood to pay $70 million to settle FINRA accusations
Robinhood Financial will pay a $57 million fine and return another $12.6 million to thousands of its customers to settle accusations.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Retail Association: Utah retailers need to start offering better wages
The head of the Utah Retail Merchants Association says retailers will need to start offering higher wages to attract workers and keep them happy.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Stewart seeks to block US funding going to places like Wuhan lab in China where pandemic may have started
Utah Rep. Chris Stewart wants to block taxpayers' dollars from funding places like the Wuhan laboratory in China5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Senator Mitt Romney says Utah will benefit from new infrastructure proposal
Utah Senator Mitt Romney says roads, bridges, airports, broadband and water and power infrastructure are among the ways Utah could benefit from the new bipartisan plan on infrastructure if it becomes law.5 years ago
Heather Kelly
Pets with missing limbs get a new lease on life with 3D printed prosthetics
Pets with missing limbs get a new chance on life with new prosthetics developed by three students at Southern Utah University.5 years ago
Lindsay Aerts
Utah gets a C- on women’s wages and employment compared to other states
The report shows we've improved on things like women's wages in Utah, the percentage of women in managerial positions, and women in the workforce.5 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Renewed call for reservations to enter Arches National Park
After temporarily closing the park dozens of times already in 2021, a reservations system may be coming to Arches National Park.5 years ago
Heather Kelly
American Airlines cancels a Salt Lake International departure due to lack of staff
American Airlines announced it is canceling some flights due to increased travel demands and a lack of staff, and it is impacting the Salt Lake City Airport.5 years ago
Julia Horowitz, CNN Business
Why this Prime Day may fall flat for Amazon’s stock
After months of failing to break out, Amazon's stock is close to a record high. Thank Prime Day, the annual sales bonanza that kicks off Monday.5 years ago
Colby Walker
Tiger King jumps on NFT craze from Texas prison
The Tiger King himself is jumping into the NFT craze and selling a number of items from his current residence in a federal prison in Texas.5 years ago
DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer
Thinner Mints: Girl Scouts have millions of unsold cookies
The Girl Scouts have an unusual problem this year: 15 million boxes of unsold cookies.5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Inflation skyrocketing across the US, food bank managers worried about rising costs
Analysts say inflation is skyrocketing across the country including Utah. Many Utahns in Utah are trying to keeping up with rising costs.5 years ago
Becky Bruce
Donation leads to name change for University of Utah medical school
After a $110 million donation, you can call the medical school at the University of Utah the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Poll: Most voters say end pandemic-related jobless benefit
Most voters say it's time to end the supplemental jobless benefit related to the pandemic, pollster Scott Rasmussen found.5 years ago
KSL News Staff
Fewer jobs added to US economy in May than expected
Coming out of the pandemic, the US economy picked up 559,000 new jobs in May, but economists had predicted 650,000 additional jobs for the month.5 years ago
