Clorox warns of product shortages after cyberattack

The California-based company's earnings are projected to take a hit "due to the order processing delays and elevated level of product outages" related to the attack, which was discovered on Aug. 14, it disclosed in a regulatory filing.

Amazon announces Prime Big Deal Days event in October

Amazon is holding its second Prime sale this year ahead of the holiday season. Here’s what we know about the Prime Big Deal Days event next month.

Generac recalls nearly 64,000 units of portable generators due to fire, burn hazard

Generac has issued a recall for close to 64,000 of their portable generators for fire and burn hazards after 27 incidents were reported, including three severe burns.

Map: Here's the minimum annual income required to be middle class in each state

Inflation has surged in the past few years, peaking at 9% in June 2022. That means some families who were middle class in 2020 may no longer be in that category.

Why are home prices so expensive? Blame the boomers, Barclays says

Would-be homebuyers nationwide are facing a spike in housing costs amid an ongoing affordability crisis - and baby boomers may be to blame, Barclays says.

JM Smucker to acquire Hostess in $5.6B deal

Hostess, the maker of snack classics like Twinkies and HoHos, is being sold to J.M. Smucker in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $5.6 billion.

Smart plugs recalled over shock risk

The Consumer Products Safety Commission says the plugs aren't adequately grounded and could cause shock or a fire.

Home prices may have bottomed out

The National Association of Realtors reports that with July home prices, nationally, the latest figures in, were almost 2% higher than July of last year. However, western states did not do as well so far.

Here's where Kroger and Albertsons are selling stores ahead of their merger

Kroger and Albertsons will sell more than 400 stores and other assets for about $1.9 billion, seeking to clear a path for a merger with antitrust regulators reviewing a deal that would unify two of the nation's largest grocery chains.

California insurers lobby for sweeping changes to state law in 'secret' meetings

Insurers are reportedly engaged in negotiations with the California insurance commissioner and state legislators, seeking significant revisions to the state's insurance laws before the conclusion of the legislative year.

United Airlines lifts nationwide ground stop after equipment outage

United Airlines asked the Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday to ground all its flights for around 40 minutes in the United States due to equipment failure.

Conagra frozen chicken strips, Hillshire smoked sausage recalled over possible contamination

The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service says there were separate oral injuries after one person ate a Conagra frozen chicken strip and another consumed the Hillshire brand smoked sausage.

Nearly 80,000 gas cooktops under voluntary recall for gas leaks, fire hazard

Tens of thousands of gas cooktops from Electrolux Group have become subject to a voluntary recall, according to a Thursday alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). 

1st images released of proposed Solano County city

A group that's acquired more than 50,000 acres of land in Solano County has released the first renderings of the city they allegedly hope to build. 

After outrage over Taylor Swift-Ticketmaster fiasco, not much has changed

After 10 months, Taylor Swift’s U.S. tour is finished, and so are many of the meaningful reforms that consumer advocates hoped to pass this year.

New Google feature will tell you the best time to book your flight

Google Flights is also testing a pilot program that will pay you the difference if your ticket gets any cheaper between the day you book and the day you depart.