The Powerball jackpot has reached an estimated $672 million, making it the 10th-largest prize in Powerball history and offering lottery players a chance to become immediate millionaires during the next drawing.
Starbucks shares fall 2% after a downgrade, while Instacart's stock pops about 12.3% upon its debut on the public market.
The US Department of the Treasury has published voluntary Principles for Net-Zero Financing & Investment to support private sector financial institutions in implementing net-zero commitments and mobilizing private capital for climate change action, alongside a commitment of $340 million from leading philanthropic organizations to support research and resources for financial institutions.
Some allies of President Joe Biden are concerned that Donald Trump's visit to Detroit for a speech during the auto workers' strike shows that Trump may be more politically savvy than previously thought, prompting Biden's team to consider sending a top lieutenant to the picket line to counter Trump's influence.
The US Department of Agriculture has issued a recall for over 58,000 pounds of ground beef from Green Bay Dressed Beef due to potential E. coli contamination.
Eli Lilly is suing 10 U.S. medical spas, wellness centers, and compounding pharmacies for selling unregulated versions of their diabetes drug, Mounjaro, claiming it contains tirzepatide, the active ingredient in their drug, and seeking injunctions and damages.
Larry David confronted Elon Musk over his Republican Party support, asking him how he could vote Republican if he was against child murder, during Endeavor chief Ari Emanuel's wedding in France.
Starbucks faces a lawsuit in New York City after a judge ruled that the civil case, brought by a woman who claimed that the Strawberry Acai beverage lacked key ingredients, could proceed.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) President, Shawn Fain, posted a cheeky insult on Twitter aimed at major automakers as the union enters its first few days of striking against Stellantis, Ford, and General Motors simultaneously.
Rocket Lab's 41st mission ends in failure as its Electron rocket experiences an anomaly shortly after launch, marking the company's third mission failure and causing a 20% drop in its stock.
U.S. equities fell as the Fed began its policy meeting and the 10-year Treasury yield reached a 16-year high, with Walt Disney shares dropping after announcing increased spending on theme parks and cruises, and Cboe Global Markets shares rising following a CEO change.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the Department of Sanitation have announced a new rule that will require all businesses to put their trash in secure, lidded containers, with the aim of removing 20 million pounds of trash from city streets every day starting in March 2024, as part of the administration's efforts to reduce rat sightings and improve cleanliness.
Amazon is hiring 250,000 employees nationwide, including 28,000 in Texas, for full-time, part-time, and seasonal roles, with average wages of over $20.50 per hour.
This year, American retailers are expected to add the lowest number of seasonal positions since 2008, with only 410,000 jobs projected due to a shift in consumer spending towards essential items rather than discretionary purchases. However, Amazon plans to increase its holiday workforce by hiring 250,000 employees, offering a higher average pay of $20.50 per hour.
Oil prices rise as supply tightens and demand remains strong, with Chevron CEO predicting they will reach $100 a barrel.
Instacart's shares surged 43% from their IPO price, reaching a market capitalization of about $11.1 billion, although it falls short of its pre-money valuation of $39 billion in 2021.
Scientists are discussing the possibility of creating an artificial womb to improve survival rates and reduce health problems in extremely premature babies, which could potentially address the issue of preterm births being the leading cause of death in children under 5.
Analysts say that the higher-end models of Apple's iPhone 15 are experiencing strong demand, which is encouraging amid concerns about consumers' spending capacity.
US stocks slumped as investors prepare for the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision, with all three benchmark indexes ending the day lower.
Credit Human and The Federal Savings Bank are now both offering the best-in-the-nation rate of 5.80% APY for certificates of deposit (CD) with terms between 12 and 17 months.
New U.S. home construction dropped in August to the lowest level since 2020, highlighting the ongoing challenges facing the housing market amidst declining housing starts and high mortgage rates.