Global markets sink again as tech and retail stocks drop
Stocks are skidding Tuesday morning as weak results from retailers and mounting losses for big technology companies push the market back into the red for the year. Energy companies are slumping because of a 5 percent drop in the price of oil. Industrial companies are also dropping as the downward momentum in stocks builds after steep losses Monday.
Stocks are skidding Tuesday morning as weak results from retailers and mounting losses for big technology companies push the market back into the red for the year. Energy companies are slumping because of a 5 percent drop in the price of oil. Industrial companies are also dropping as the downward momentum in stocks builds after steep losses Monday.
Why hasn't the $1.5 billion Mega Millions winner claimed the prize?
Three weeks after someone hit the biggest Mega Millions jackpot in history, the winner has still not stepped forward to claim their prize, according to South Carolina lottery officials.
Three weeks after someone hit the biggest Mega Millions jackpot in history, the winner has still not stepped forward to claim their prize, according to South Carolina lottery officials.
How fast fashion can affect the environment
Scroll through Instagram and try not to pay attention to what your friends and celebrities are wearing. It's not easy to do!
Scroll through Instagram and try not to pay attention to what your friends and celebrities are wearing. It's not easy to do!
Columbia University recognizes graduate student union
Columbia University on Monday agreed to begin contract negotiations with a union representing graduate student teaching and research assistants, ending a long battle in which the Ivy League school denied them the right to unionize.
Columbia University on Monday agreed to begin contract negotiations with a union representing graduate student teaching and research assistants, ending a long battle in which the Ivy League school denied them the right to unionize.
Stores that will be closed for Thanksgiving 2018
Fall may have just begun, but Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching. And as many major retailers announce hours for Black Friday and Thanksgiving day, there are many other stores that say they will be closed for the holiday.
Fall may have just begun, but Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching. And as many major retailers announce hours for Black Friday and Thanksgiving day, there are many other stores that say they will be closed for the holiday.
Decoding price tags to get the best deals
Prices tags can hold clues to future discounts if you know where and what to look for. FOX 13 Consumer Reporter Sorboni Banerjee got the inside scoop on how to know if a better deal is down the road.
Prices tags can hold clues to future discounts if you know where and what to look for. FOX 13 Consumer Reporter Sorboni Banerjee got the inside scoop on how to know if a better deal is down the road.
Bloomberg donates 'unprecedented' $1.8B to Johns Hopkins
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced Sunday he's donating $1.8 billion to his alma mater, Johns Hopkins University, to boost financial aid for low- and middle-income students.
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced Sunday he's donating $1.8 billion to his alma mater, Johns Hopkins University, to boost financial aid for low- and middle-income students.
David's Bridal files for bankruptcy
David's Bridal is filing for bankruptcy protection but there is no danger for customers who have ordered dresses, according to the company.
David's Bridal is filing for bankruptcy protection but there is no danger for customers who have ordered dresses, according to the company.
Turbulent stock market spooks some older workers, retirees
The recent turbulence in the U.S. stock markets is spooking some older workers and retirees, a group that was hit particularly hard during the most recent financial crisis. There's no indication, though, that the recent volatility has brought about large-scale overhauls in retirement planning.
The recent turbulence in the U.S. stock markets is spooking some older workers and retirees, a group that was hit particularly hard during the most recent financial crisis. There's no indication, though, that the recent volatility has brought about large-scale overhauls in retirement planning.
What is the 'tiny' turkey Thanksgiving trend?
Back in the day, a scrawny Thanksgiving bird was considered a fair criticism during a holiday that glorifies gluttony. Now it is, apparently, a point of pride.
Back in the day, a scrawny Thanksgiving bird was considered a fair criticism during a holiday that glorifies gluttony. Now it is, apparently, a point of pride.
FAO Schwarz toy store returns to New York
Three years after it closed its beloved toy store on Fifth Avenue, FAO Schwarz is making a return to New York. A new FAO opens Friday in Manhattan's Rockefeller Center, about 10 blocks from its former home near Central Park.
Three years after it closed its beloved toy store on Fifth Avenue, FAO Schwarz is making a return to New York. A new FAO opens Friday in Manhattan's Rockefeller Center, about 10 blocks from its former home near Central Park.
Police warn Facebook users of 'Secret Sister' gift exchange scam
Police say that the secret sister gift exchange on social media is a scam and illegal.
Police say that the secret sister gift exchange on social media is a scam and illegal.
Petco pulling dog, cat foods with artificial ingredients starting in January
A major pet retailer in the U.S. took a stand for healthy, natural food this week.
A major pet retailer in the U.S. took a stand for healthy, natural food this week.
Disneyland Hotel accused of bedbugs in woman's lawsuit
A woman claims she was bitten by bed bugs during a stay at Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim and suffered physical and emotional damage, according to a lawsuit filed this week.
A woman claims she was bitten by bed bugs during a stay at Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim and suffered physical and emotional damage, according to a lawsuit filed this week.
Chinese to account for half of of luxury sales
Chinese consumers will remain the driving force for luxury goods market, according to a new study by Bain consultancy released Thursday that shows they will fuel nearly half of global high-end sales by 2025.
Chinese consumers will remain the driving force for luxury goods market, according to a new study by Bain consultancy released Thursday that shows they will fuel nearly half of global high-end sales by 2025.
Fair Fares program: Only unlimited-ride MetroCards will be discounted
Discounted MetroCard fares are finally arriving for some New Yorkers. Advocates have long pushed for the program, called "Fair Fares," and earlier this year Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council struck a deal to fund it.
Discounted MetroCard fares are finally arriving for some New Yorkers. Advocates have long pushed for the program, called "Fair Fares," and earlier this year Mayor Bill de Blasio and the City Council struck a deal to fund it.
New York's Amazon deal faces backlash
The potential for 40,000, a redevelopment of 3.5 acres of green space, a job-training program at the Queensbridge Houses, and a new school for Queens kids are all promises under the Amazon HQ2 deal.
The potential for 40,000, a redevelopment of 3.5 acres of green space, a job-training program at the Queensbridge Houses, and a new school for Queens kids are all promises under the Amazon HQ2 deal.
Ken Laub made millions in real estate but his true love is music
New York businessman Ken Laub says New York is a special place. From the moment he arrived, he fell in love with New York. Ken expresses that love through his music that has been performed at Carnegie Hall and in Las Vegas.
New York businessman Ken Laub says New York is a special place. From the moment he arrived, he fell in love with New York. Ken expresses that love through his music that has been performed at Carnegie Hall and in Las Vegas.
Manhattan man claims $343M Powerball jackpot
A Manhattan retiree has come forward as the winner of a $343.8 million Powerball jackpot.
A Manhattan retiree has come forward as the winner of a $343.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Protesting Amazon
Some elected officials in New York are saying that whatever Amazon will bring to Queens will come at a hefty price and the money the state gifted the tech giant in incentives could have been used to improve things that immediately impact Long Island City residents.
Some elected officials in New York are saying that whatever Amazon will bring to Queens will come at a hefty price and the money the state gifted the tech giant in incentives could have been used to improve things that immediately impact Long Island City residents.