Business and Economic News

It's back-to-school shopping time, and everyone wants a bargain
Spending on back-to-school supplies is predicted to decline this year, for the first time since 2014. With inflation top of mind, parents and teachers are looking for ways to save money.
Two firms want to bring high tech jobs to north Minneapolis
Two CEOs with strong ties to north Minneapolis have plans to expand their companies in a section of the city that has long been in need of well-paying jobs.  
Bank of America to pay $250 million for illegal fees, fake accounts
An investigation found that Bank of America raked in tens of millions of dollars in resubmitted insufficient funds fees. The bank also illegally opened credit cards without customers knowledge.
'Barbie' is pretty in pink — but will she also be profitable?
Warner Bros. and Mattel set out to create a movie marketing machine — including more than 100 brand collabs and viral social media campaigns — to build excitement for the film’s July 21 release.
Are Amazon Prime Day deals worth it? 5 things to know
Amazon's annual two-day sale for Prime members is here. Not all deals are as good as they seem, however. It pays to do some research to ensure you're getting the best price.
BBC suspends host accused of paying a teen $45K for sexually explicit photos
The alleged victim’s mother says for three years, a BBC star funded her teen’s drug habit in exchange for explicit photos. It’s the latest scandal to rock Britain’s beleaguered public broadcaster.