John Mac Ghlionn is a writer who con­trib­utes reg­u­larly to the Globe. Leading economists warn that another downturn is highly likely before the year’s end. They see a frozen housing market, ...

In early May, BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) CEO Larry Fink made a case against the existence of an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble while proposing the creation of a new asset class to address ...

Some iPhone owners could be eligible for a payout from a class action lawsuit that Apple agreed to settle this week. The tech giant has agreed to a $250 million settlement in a case that alleged it ...

California’s controversial billionaire tax could eventually hit more than just the people at the top of the financial food chain — eventually hurting the everyday Californian — according to a powerful ...

As the U.S. Postal Service continues to face financial difficulties, the price of a first-class stamp could soon increase by 4 cents, the USPS said on Thursday, April 9. The proposed adjustments, ...

The time has come for humanity to make a choice: Will we build AI to replace humans or enhance them? This hour, the "humanistic AI" philosophy, a test case, and a glimpse into the future of work.

A victory for President Donald Trump in the birthright citizenship case before the Supreme Court would not only create a mountain of paperwork for many Americans, but could also create a class of ...

On paper, China’s middle class should be spending. Savings are high. Bank deposits are swelling. Interest rates are falling. If anything, conditions look primed for a consumer boom.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Some Iowans could qualify for a portion of a $7.25 billion class action settlement against Monsanto Bayer, the company that produces the weed killer Roundup. A Missouri ...

Consumers are increasingly bringing class action lawsuits against companies that raised their prices in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and are now seeking refunds after the tariffs were ...