Netflix to launch test that requires subscribers to pay for users outside household

Netflix says it is testing a new feature for its members in Chile, Costa Rica and Peru, requiring users to add “sub accounts” for up to two people they don’t live with — and it will come at a cost.

Federal Reserve raises interest rates: What to do now

In order to fight decades-high inflation levels, the Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time since 2018 on Wednesday.

CD sales in US increase for 1st time in nearly 20 years

U.S. sales for physical CDs in 2021 increased for the first time since 2004, according to recent data published by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson to retire; founder Howard Schultz to be interim chief

Starbucks President and CEO Kevin Johnson said Wednesday he will retire next month, and former CEO and company founder Howard Schultz will replace him on an interim basis. 

Housing affordability tightens as majority of US sees double-digit home price growth in Q4 2021: NAR

Though home prices appreciation is slowing, growth remains strong as many metropolitan areas across America saw double-digit increases in the fourth quarter of 2021, according to the NAR.

List of Russian goods that are banned, boycotted in US

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted sanctions, boycotts and limited access to social media platforms by the U.S.

Inflation rises to yet another new 40-year high in February

With inflation reaching yet another new 40-year high in February, economists have begun to question the Fed's ability to bring it back down.