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The Trump administration helped redirect Amtrak executive bonuses to 18,000 frontline workers, giving employees $900 in recognition of their service.

Instacart's AI-pricing experiments can charge customers up to 23% more for identical products, potentially costing families $1,200 extra annually through hidden markups.

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan reportedly said the carrier is pursuing its own airport lounge network as part of an effort to compete for premium travelers.

Lucky Foods cinnamon powder was recalled in 14 states due to potentially dangerous levels of lead contamination, and the FDA warned of possible serious health risks.

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.22%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.19%.

Anheuser-Busch is closing breweries in California and New Hampshire while selling its New Jersey facility, relocating 475 employees in an optimization strategy.

Eli Lilly's experimental drug, retatrutide, showed strong results in a late-stage trial, helping patients lose nearly 29% of their body weight while reducing osteoarthritis pain.

The Powerball jackpot climbed to an estimated $1 billion after there was no winner in Wednesday's drawing. The estimated cash value is $461.3 million.

Cracker Barrel customers slammed the restaurant chain for poor food quality as the company works to regain customer confidence after its failed rebrand.

Coca-Cola named Henrique Braun as its new CEO, effective March 2026, replacing James Quincey, who will transition to executive chairman after nine years.

California's Vega Farms is reportedly recalling eggs in Sacramento and Davis, California areas due to the risk of salmonella contamination.

Beef prices may drop but consumers face "slow and painful" wait for relief, warns a Wells Fargo economist. Cattle shortages continue to keep costs high.

PepsiCo will cut hundreds of products after Elliott Investment Management pushes for cost reductions. The company will reduce SKUs by 20% to boost value.

Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino admitted the company's turnaround is taking longer than expected after summer controversy hurt consumer trust and recovery efforts.

AutoZone plans an aggressive store expansion with 53 new locations opened globally in the latest quarter, bringing total to 7,710 stores as auto parts retailer grows.