Economy May 22, 2026
Inflation Angst Spreads as Consumers Spooked by Rising Gas Bills
Retailers including Walmart Inc. and Lowe’s Cos. are warning that fuel costs driven by the Iran war may begin to show up in prices of products on their shelves.
Small Business May 22, 2026
Sales Grew in April Despite High Gas Prices and Sustained Inflation
Total sales were up 6.07% year over year during the first four months of the year, and core sales were up 5.99%.
Economy May 21, 2026
‘K-Shaped’ Economy is Giving Way to an ‘E-Shaped’ Divide
Middle-income Americans are pulling back, splitting from the top earners who are still driving the majority of growth.
Economy May 14, 2026
Is AI Distorting the Economy?
Artificial intelligence has been a big hit on Wall Street with the five largest spenders shelling out $800 billion this year in capital spending, but some worry it is distorting the economy.
Financial Reporting May 7, 2026
CFOs Keep Moving on Growth, Despite Concerns on Iran and Inflation
Cutting costs remains finance leaders’ top priority, but growth has moved sharply higher on the agenda.
Payroll May 6, 2026
U.S. Companies Added 109,000 Jobs in April, Most Since Early 2025, ADP Says
U.S. companies boosted payrolls in April by the most in over a year, the latest evidence of stabilization in the labor market, according to ADP Research data out May 6.
Artificial Intelligence May 6, 2026
An AI Bubble? Not So, Says This Leading Money Manager
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink dismissed AI bubble fears at a Beverly Hills conference, insisting trillions in legitimate demand justifies massive investments in energy, chips, and computing infrastructure.
Small Business May 2, 2026
If You Have a Flight Booked on Spirit Airlines … No You Don’t – Spirit Shuts Down Operations
Jet Blue, another discount carrier that had a deal to merge with the financially troubled Spirit, offered to assist passengers affected by the shutdown.
Economy May 1, 2026
Gas Prices in Great Lakes Region Jump by 84 Cents Per Gallon in One Day
Gas prices started Wednesday under $4 a gallon and then jumped twice, Gas Buddy Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick De Haan said. It was a "double spike day."
Payroll May 1, 2026
U.S. Jobless Claims Sink to 189,000, Lowest Since 1969
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits plunged to the lowest level in decades, a sign that job-cut announcements have not yet meaningfully translated into layoffs.
Small Business April 30, 2026
Top Small Business Administration Official Addresses Economic Challenges During Texas Stop
Kelly Loeffler said federal support is strong for small business owners despite economic headwinds related to tariffs and high fuel prices. The head of a small business advocacy group, however, challenged that perspective.
Small Business April 28, 2026
84% of SMB Owners Are Happy and Advancing With AI, Resilience and Autonomy
74% use AI tools at least monthly, with 58% saying AI has made them happier as business owners.