A lot of numbers came out today, as the government gears up after the shutdown. One of the biggest themes in the jobs report for October and November was the continued restructuring of the economy, where Joe Biden’s big government socialism is coming to an end. And President Trump’s re-privatization continues ahead. So far this year, federal jobs have fallen by roughly 270,000, while private jobs have increased nearly 700,000. Also related to Trump policies, native-born jobs are up some 2.7 million. While f ...

While Christmas is nearly a week away, there is still time to get packages shipped to arrive on time before the holiday. However, those shipping deadlines are rapidly approaching.  Each year, the major package delivery carriers post the deadlines that a package or mail needs to be shipped out to arrive by Christmas Eve. The deadlines vary depending on the specific shipping method.   With the deluge of packages expected during the holidays, UPS tried to encourage shoppers in September to shop and ship packag ...

iRobot, the maker of the Roomba vacuum cleaner, filed for bankruptcy protection on Sunday and is pursuing a buyout from its primary manufacturer in China after the company's acquisition by Amazon was blocked over a year ago on antitrust grounds. iRobot first raised concerns about its ability to remain in business in March and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a Delaware bankruptcy court on Sunday as it faces competition from lower-priced rivals and new U.S. tariffs. It now plans to go private af ...

Ford CEO Jim Farley announced the company is cutting production of the electric F-150 Lightning and refocusing its investment on hybrid vehicles and affordable EVs. The Detroit automaker announced the move on Monday and explained it will take a $19.5 billion charge on its EV assets and product roadmap. The change will bring about roughly $5.5 billion in cash effects with the majority paid in 2026 and the remainder in 2027.Farley appeared on FOX Business Network's "Kudlow" and said the move will allow Ford t ...

Cava sets itself apart from rivals with a unique strategy: No discounts. The Mediterranean chain, which has launched hundreds of locations nationwide since its founding nearly a decade ago, is sticking to this strategy, maintaining that it doesn’t need discounts to generate short-term traffic.Co-founder and CEO Brett Schulman told FOX Business that companies can get into a "short-term trap" of throwing discounts to drive transaction growth in the short term. Public companies, he said, feel pressure from the ...

Economic Outlook - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent forecasts a "bountiful" economy in 2026, with expectations of real affordability relief for families and meaningful progress on prices, wages, and housing [1][2] - Bessent emphasizes that 2025 is a preparatory year, while 2026 is expected to yield significant economic benefits, contingent on the government remaining operational [2] Tax Refunds and Income Growth - Substantial tax refunds for working American households are anticipated in the first quarter, which will lead to increased real incomes and improved job growth [3][6] - Estimated tax refunds of $1,000 to $2,000 are expected to contribute to a productivity boom in 2026, provided political challenges do not hinder progress [6] Inflation and Affordability - Bessent predicts a significant drop in inflation within the first six months of the next year, attributing this to falling rents and lower energy prices [6] - The administration's policies, particularly regarding immigration, are argued to have previously inflated rents, but recent enforcement measures are leading to a decrease in rental costs [6] Economic Growth and Market Performance - The economy is diversifying beyond Big Tech, with positive performance observed in other sectors of the stock market [7] - Bessent asserts that growth does not inherently create inflation; rather, inflation arises from demand exceeding supply, and deregulation policies are enhancing supply across various sectors [8] Future Economic Conditions - The expectation is set for a return to a non-inflationary growth environment where both lower-income households and working Americans benefit, suggesting a favorable year ahead for both Main Street and Wall Street [9]

Core Points - Kraft Heinz Co. announced that Steve Cahillane, former CEO of Kellanova, will become the new CEO effective January 1, succeeding Carlos Abrams-Rivera, who will remain as an advisor until March to ensure a smooth transition [1][4][9] - The company plans to split into two independent publicly traded entities, with Cahillane leading the Global Taste Elevation business, which will manage brands such as Heinz, Philadelphia, and Kraft Mac & Cheese [2][5] - The separation is projected to occur in the second half of 2026, aiming to create more focused organizations that can enhance brand management and profitability [4][5] Leadership Transition - Steve Cahillane's appointment is seen as a strategic move to leverage his experience, having successfully led Kellogg through a similar separation and brand expansion [9][10] - Carlos Abrams-Rivera will assist in the transition, ensuring continuity in leadership during this critical period [1] Business Strategy - The split will result in two distinct companies: Global Taste Elevation and North American Grocery, the latter overseeing brands like Oscar Mayer and Kraft Singles [5] - The goal of the separation is to reduce complexity and enhance the ability of each entity to compete effectively in the market [4][7]

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that two major decisions – the Supreme Court ruling on tariffs and the selection of a new Federal Reserve chair – will come in January. Bessent told FOX Business Network's Maria Bartiromo that while the administration has "plenty of revenue alternatives," he would like to see the Supreme Court rule in favor of President Donald Trump's trade policy."Economic security is national security. So this ruling is really a national security ruling and if they rule agains ...

The U.S. economy added jobs in November as economic uncertainty continued to dampen activity in the labor market. The Labor Department on Tuesday reported that employers added 64,000 jobs in November, a figure that was above the 50,000 estimate of economists polled by LSEG.The unemployment rate ticked higher to 4.6% for November, which was higher than the 4.4% rate expected by economists. Job gains in the two prior months in which the employment report was released were both revised down. Employment in Augu ...

Core Viewpoint - President Trump is considering reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug, which could significantly impact the cannabis industry and research opportunities [1][6][10]. Industry Impact - Reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug would ease the buying and selling of cannabis, potentially increasing profitability for the cannabis industry [6][7]. - The reclassification would lower barriers to research, allowing for more extensive studies on marijuana [2][6]. - Cannabis stocks surged following reports of Trump's consideration to ease federal restrictions on marijuana [9][12]. Legislative Context - The Biden administration had previously pursued reclassification but did not implement changes before Trump left office [15]. - Various bills have been introduced in Congress to lower marijuana's classification or decriminalize it, but none have been signed into law [15]. Public Sentiment and Political Commentary - Senator Ron Wyden criticized Trump for misleading the public regarding the legality of marijuana, emphasizing that reclassification does not equate to decriminalization [10][11].