Economy

We're in a 'hiring recession,' economist says

The job market flatlined in 2025. The first half of this year is expected to bring more of the same, economists said.

Jim Cramer says don’t trade Apple and Nvidia as money rotates into overlooked stocks ahead of earnings season

Jim Cramer says a broad market rally is underway, with money rotating out of Apple and Nvidia and into overlooked stocks ahead of earnings season.

What the Big Oil executives told Trump about investing in Venezuela

The CEOs of Exxon and Conoco are wary of returning to Venezuela. Chevron is ready to quickly ramp up production.

Abel's $25 million Berkshire paycheck is in the same league as other S&P 500 CEOs

Greg Abel's $25M salary as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO is an enormous jump from Warren Buffett's famously small paycheck, but Abel still lags the nation's best paid corporate leaders.

War, booze and mopeds: Travel insurance coverage gaps that may surprise you

The U.S. military operation in Venezuela exposed unusual scenarios in which travelers may not be covered by their insurance policy.

Amazon plans first big-box retail store in Chicago suburb

Amazon has submitted plans for a large-format store near Chicago that would be larger than a Walmart Supercenter.