Business & Economy

American shoppers opened their wallets in a major way during Cyber Week, spending over $44 billion over the five-day period from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday. The period kicked off with a strong start on Thanksgiving Day, with many shoppers browsing and buying online even before the turkey was cold. Black Friday was no longer just […]

Supporting Black-owned businesses isn't just a trend; it's a responsibility that starts with where we decide to spend our money.

Cracker Barrel has unveiled a new logo that drops the barrel and the man, part of a larger transformation plan to update its image and attract new customers. The chain is also revamping its menu, commercials, and restaurants, angering some loyal fans who feel the changes are straying from its traditional roots. “Anchored in Cracker […]

In this op-ed, Dr. Stacey Patton writes that Black women are getting pink slips instead of nooses, and the cost will ripple through Black Communities for generations.

FICO announced plans to roll out updated credit score models later this year that will incorporate Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) loan data, giving lenders insight into a fast-growing but largely untracked area of consumer borrowing. The new scores, part of FICO Score 10 and FICO Score 10 T, will take into account consumers’ repayment […]

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Tesla’s global deliveries fell 13% in Q1 2025, with 336,681 vehicles sold, down from 387,000 in the same period last year. Analysts had projected 408,000 deliveries, and Tesla’s stock has dropped nearly 50% since December. Several factors contributed to the decline, including: An aging vehicle lineup, with buyers delaying purchases ahead of an expected Model […]

Forever 21, a once-popular fashion store for teens and young adults, has filed for bankruptcy as online competitors take over.

Southwest Airlines cuts its workforce by 15%

U.S. taxpayers can file taxes starting Jan. 27. However, before the official start date, you can get ahead on your filing. 

In news that should surprise no one, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, becomes the latest company to end its DEI programs. As reported by CNBC (citing the initial report from Axios), Janelle Gale, Meta’s vice president of people, announced in an internal memo that Meta plans to end several internal programs […]

Several major U.S. companies are buckling under pressure from conservative groups to scale back or eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.