In spite of efforts to protect buyers from the perils of the resale market, the confusion of the process, coupled with sheer demand, has ultimately prevented devoted fans from getting tickets.
Productivity growth allows companies to pull in more profits, which can allow them to raise wages. But recently, wage growth has slowed — even as productivity has stayed strong.
Exxon Mobil and Chevron posted their lowest annual profits since 2021 in their earnings reports on Friday, a sign that now is not really a time when big oil is looking to make any kinds of sizeable investments in new oil production.
Amber Suzanne Pennington, co-owner of Free Spirited in Alhambra, California, talks about opening up her sober craft cocktail lounge, how she’s managing increased prices, and her plans to hire soon.
Many businesses who support the shutdown are considering their options: Stay open because they can't afford to lose the income, close and absorb the costs, or stay open and devote some proceeds to immigration causes.