Business
McCormick buys Unilever’s food business in deal that values it at nearly $45 billion
McCormick will buy Unilever’s food business for a combination of cash and equity, in a deal that values the Unilever
Finance
Fed Governor Waller urges caution for now, says rate cuts possible later in the year
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday expressed caution about current economic conditions but still sees the opportunity for interest
Earnings
Costco Wholesale beats holiday-quarter results estimates on resilient demand
A man exits after shopping at a Costco store in the Staten Island borough of New York City, U.S., Jan.
Real Estate
Mortgage demand drops more than 10% as rates hit the highest level since October
Homes in Daly City, California, US, on Monday, March 23, 2026. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage
Economy
The February jobs numbers are coming out Friday. Here’s what to expect
A “Now Hiring” sign is seen at an AutoZone on Feb. 11, 2026 in Hollywood, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty
Investing
The Private Credit Time Bomb Is Ticking
Editor’s Note: The biggest risks in markets are rarely the ones making headlines. Right now, most investors are watching oil,
Small Business
Government shutdown risks: DOGE real estate impact shows one way federal cuts can ripple
As the U.S. begins its first federal government shutdown since 2018, with uncertain repercussions for the economy, the ghost of