JetBlue Airways aircraft are pictured at departure gates at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on June 15, 2013. Fred Prouser | Reuters The Department of Transportation fined JetBlue Airways $2 million for “chronically delayed flights,” the first penalty of its kind, the DOT said Friday. JetBlue operated four routes that were delayed […]

Over the last couple of years, technology stocks have captivated the investment world thanks in large part to breakthroughs in artificial intelligence (AI). Within the AI realm, semiconductor stocks in particular have benefited greatly. This is due to the fact that semiconductor companies such as Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices, and Broadcom make important infrastructure such

Key Takeaways U.S. employers likely added 153,000 jobs in December, close to the average of the last six months, while the unemployment rate likely held steady at a relatively low 4.2%. The job market has slowed since the post-pandemic boom but has stayed stable. The trajectory of the job market over the next year is

Mortgage rates are inching down today — but just barely. According to Zillow, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has decreased by one basis point to 6.67%, and the 15-year fixed rate is down four basis points to 6.00%. Rates will probably decline throughout 2025, but not drastically. If you’re otherwise ready to buy a home,

D3sign | Moment | Getty Images Stocks soared in 2024. Congratulations! After taking a victory lap, it may be time to adjust your portfolio — because those heady returns likely threw your investment allocations out of whack. The S&P 500, a stock index of the largest public U.S. companies by market capitalization, gained 23% in

Today’s certificate of deposit (CD) interest rates are some of the highest we’ve seen in more than a decade thanks to several rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. However, the Fed finally cut its target rate this month, so now could be your last chance to lock in a competitive rate. CD rates vary widely

Mortgage rates have increased for three consecutive weeks and are now at their highest points since July 2024. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is up by six basis points to 6.91%, and the 15-year fixed rate has risen by 13 basis points to 6.13%. It could be good to wait

Key Takeaways The U.S. government’s borrowing limit was reimposed this week, putting the nation days away from going over the debt ceiling. The Treasury Department will be able to use accounting tricks to keep the government paying its bills until the summer, according to one analysis. When the extraordinary measures run out, lawmakers will have

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Market movers: The S & P 500 was on pace to break its five-session losing streak. But even with Friday’s strong gain, the index was still

The Federal Reserve cut the federal funds rate three times in late 2024. As a result, deposit interest rates are falling from their historic highs. Still, it’s possible to find high-yield savings accounts paying above 4% APY. So, if you’re looking for the best rates available today, here’s a breakdown of where to find them.