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Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller said the Federal Reserve should cut interest rates at its upcoming September meeting, as other officials also got behind the Fed taking action. New York Fed President John Williams and Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee also said it was time for the Fed to act...

Here's What Federal Reserve Officials Said After Friday's Jobs Report

Inflation has fallen in recent months, while at the same time the labor market seems to be cracking under pressure. Federal Reserve officials, who are evaluating data as they consider cutting interest rates, have said they are shifting their attention to better prioritize keeping as many people employed as possible.

Why Labor Market Data Has Become The Focus For Investors And The Fed

Friday's report on the job market showed employers kept hiring in August, although not at a high enough rate to silence talk of a possible recession ahead. Economists found some encouraging data, some worrisome data, and plenty of mixed signals to debate about. On the positive side, the economy kept...

Does Job Market Weakness Signal a Recession is Coming? What Economists Say

The number of job openings slipped to its lowest in more than three years in July, adding to recent data showing the labor market is cooling off. Job openings have slipped as the Federal Reserve's campaign of anti-inflation interest rate hikes has taken its toll. High borrowing costs have discouraged...

Job Seekers Found Fewer Opportunities In July As Labor Market Cooled

Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic said the Federal Reserve needs to “balance” its focus between the labor market and inflation, setting up the case for the central bank to cut interest rates at its next meeting. Bostic wrote in an essay that inflation is cooling while...

This Federal Reserve Official Says The Central Bank Shouldn't Wait ‘Too Long’ to Cut Rates

BMW and Toyota are teaming up to develop hydrogen fuel cell technology. The two carmakers will jointly develop the powertrain system for passenger vehicles that will be used in models for both. BMW said it plans to offer its first-ever series production fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2028. German...

BMW, Toyota To Collaborate on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

Primis Bank has been offering a remarkable checking account that pays 6.00% APY. That's better than even the best CDs and high-yield savings accounts, which currently top out at 5.50%. Unlike a 6-month CD, which will impose a penalty if you cash out early, Primis' account allows unlimited withdrawals. The...

Earn a Guaranteed 6% on Your Cash for 6 Months—And Withdraw Anytime

Rates on 30-year new purchase mortgages fell again Thursday, to an average 6.17%. That's a big-enough drop to push the flagship average to its lowest level since early April 2023. Rates for most other new purchase mortgage rates also moved lower Thursday. National Averages of Lenders' Best Mortgage Rates. Loan...

Mortgage Rates Sink to New Low

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Louisville, KY

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Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

Shares of Frontier Communications (FYBR) jumped nearly 40% on Wednesday after The Wall Street Journal said the fiber network company was in talks about a possible sale to Verizon Communications (VZ). The Journal, which cited people familiar with the matter, said the deal could be announced by the end of...

Frontier Communications Stock Jumps 38% After Report of Possible Verizon Deal

Broadcom shares tumbled Friday after the company’s outlook disappointed investors, but Bank of America and Jefferies analysts said Broadcom's fall could present an opportunity to buy. Bank of America called Broadcom a “top compute pick,” citing the chipmaker's potential for growth driven by surging artificial intelligence demand.

Broadcom's Stock Has Been Slipping. These Analysts Say It's Time To Buy

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David Heitz

Saturday, Aug. 31 is Overdose Awareness Day. Unfortunately, we are all too aware of overdoses at Fusion Studios, the homeless hotel run by Colorado Coalition for the Homeless where I live.

Opinion: Denver homeless hotel diary: Overdoses common here

Tesla is planning to delay its Full Self-Driving (FSD) release in China and Europe until the first quarter of 2025. In a post on X, the electric-vehicle (EV) maker helmed by Elon Musk said the technology is "pending regulatory approval" from local authorities. Tesla, which reportedly was planning to launch...

Tesla To Delay Full Self-Driving Rollout in China, Europe

Super Micro Computer shares fell Friday morning as analysts downgraded the stock amid uncertainty over its regulatory filings and concerns about how customers could respond. The server maker recently said it was delaying the filing of its annual report with the SEC to ensure its "internal controls over financial reporting" are effective.

There's No 'Clear Rationale' for New Investors to Buy Super Micro Stock: JP Morgan

A study by the self-storage company Storeganise ranks Colorado seventh in the U.S. for retail theft. It should come as no surprise as a Walmart in Aurora announced earlier this month that it is closing due to retail theft. Other locations, such as Central Park in Denver, have locked up an extraordinary amount of their merchandise. Customers now must find clerks to unlock products from cases and put them in a locked box to be unlocked at checkout.

Sticky fingers: Colorado ranks seventh in U.S. for retail theft, study shows

The states with the lowest 30-year new purchase mortgage rates on Wednesday were New York, Texas, California, Washington, Florida, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, and Utah. Meanwhile, the states with the highest Wednesday averages were West Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland, North Dakota, South Carolina, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Vermont. Mortgage rates vary...

Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Sept. 5, 2024

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF remains in the spotlight on Wednesday after tumbling more than 7% yesterday to register its largest daily percentage decline since March 2020 amid a broad-based selloff in chip stocks. A relief rally in the fund recently stalled at the 50-day moving average, with Tuesday’s drop taking...

Watch These SMH ETF Price Levels Amid Chip Sector Selloff

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According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Shares of Dollar Tree were recently down nearly 20%—to levels not seen since 2015—after the company pulled back its financial outlook and reported disappointing quarterly results. Dollar Tree and rival Dollar General say their shoppers are facing a tough economic environment. Dollar Tree says it's holding up competitively,...

Why Dollar Tree Stock Is Down Nearly 20% Today

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Private Employment Growth Slowed in August, Adding To Signs Of Weakening Job Market

Private employers added 99,000 jobs in August, the fewest in more than three years in a sign that the job market is slowing down. The ADP...

Private Employment Growth Slowed in August, Adding To Signs Of Weakening Job Market

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