China’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) jumped to 50.4 in March, compared to 49 in February, according to the latest data published by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday. The reading came in much above the market estimates of 50.1 in the reported month. The NBS Non-Manufacturing PMI rose to…
Headlines
See All
Some Chick-fil-A restaurants have offered a free cone if you give up your phone.A Maryland location says it’ll provide diners with a place to put their phones while they eat. At the end, everyone at the table gets an ice-cream cone as a reward. They’re calling it the “Cell Phone Coop Challenge.””Are you up for the challenge?” The Chick-fil-A at Towson Place asked its Facebook followers.The Towson restaurant tells diners to ask an employee for…
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against a basket of six…
In 2016, Pacific Gas and Electric planned to wind down its utility operations at the…
Most Popular
Finance news
View More
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Heather Schoonover, owner of Painting With a Twist in Boise. It has been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… Three years ago, my husband Levi got a call from family. His uncle had died, and the family was preparing…
Business
View More
Fresh data from the IRS shows that Americans’ average tax refunds in the 2026 filing season have risen significantly from last year as the filing deadline approaches. IRS data through March 20 showed that the average tax refund amount has risen to $3,571 in the 2026 filing season to date, an increase…
Markets
View More
Americans are feeling pretty pessimistic about AI and its impact on employment. Loading audio narration… A new poll released by Quinnipiac University on Monday found that 70% of Americans believe that advancements in artificial intelligence will lead to a decrease in job opportunities generally.And 30% are concerned that their own…
