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FTC explores banning noncompete agreements. What could it mean for workers and businesses?
The FTC says banning noncompete agreements would stoke innovation and wages, but opponents say it could end up the opposite. Here’s why.
As job switchers chase higher wages, they may be leaving money behind. Here’s what to know
Millions of job switchers forget to bring along their retirement funds. A U.S. lost-and-found database should help reunite people with their money.
Restaurant group lawsuit halts California’s Jan. 1 fast food bill
California will enact a contentious fast food law on Jan 1 despite a referendum petition. A group says that’s illegal and filed a lawsuit to halt it.
Santa Claus rally hasn’t come yet. There’s still time, but will it even matter for stocks?
Indices slid on Friday after Thursday’s market rebound brought hope for the late-year rally.
Southwest may be hated by stranded consumers, but Wall Street still likes it
Southwest Airlines may be the most hated airline by customers, but Wall Street still likes it. The company expects normal operations to resume Friday.
Post-Christmas bargain hunters may be thanking the bomb cyclone this week. Here’s why.
Shoppers get a chance to clean up at mega sales after a pre-Christmas storm ruins retailers’ plans to finally clear out a glut of inventory.
Inflation’s finally slowing, but not fast enough to boost your budget this holiday
Inflation is finally easing, but many Americans are already thinly stretched, data show. Some may even be living from hand to mouth.
Not so fast. A million signatures delay California’s fast-food bill for a vote in 2024
California’s fast-food law aimed at raising wages and improving work conditions was set for January. Instead, it’s going to voters in 2024 to decide.
Fed downsizes rate hike to a half point this month, but those in debt find little relief
The Fed raised interest rates by 0.50 percentage point, down from its 0.75-point hikes the last four times. But people will find little comfort in it.