Trump threatens Canada with 10% extra import tax over anti-tariffs ad The ad, which used the words of former President Ronald Reagan to criticize U.S. tariffs, aired during a World Series game. Trump said that Ontario's premier didn't act quickly enough to pull the ad. The Associated Press
Western Union says its core business of money transfers in the U.S. is down A core business line for Western Union is migrant workers in the U.S. sending money back home. An earnings call reflects a lot less of that since President Trump took office. Sarah Mulholland
It's been a rollercoaster few years for Six Flags. Can Travis Kelce help? Travis Kelce is teaming up with activist investors in hopes of transforming the embattled theme park operator Six Flags. No word yet on a Taylor Swift-themed rollercoaster. Rachel Treisman
A handful of Midwest farms shoulder the massive U.S. popcorn industry Of the millions of farms across the U.S., fewer than 1,000 grow popcorn.
Inflation rose less than expected in September, the U.S. belatedly reports The federal government recalled some furloughed workers specifically to produce the inflation report, which plays a key role for Social Security beneficiaries. Maria Aspan
Boo to spooky chocolate prices! It's the year of chewy, fruity Halloween treats Sales of non-chocolate candy are growing faster than those of chocolate. With cocoa in shortage, manufacturers are changing pack sizes, adding fillers and dipping candy in "white creme." Alina Selyukh
It's supposed to be payday for many federal workers. Instead, they're getting nothing Roughly 1.4 million federal workers are going without pay due to the government shutdown. About half of them are furloughed, while the other half has been deemed essential and is working without pay. Jenny Abamu
The government shutdown is keeping Montana farmers from the assistance they need Fall is when farmers apply for credit and other assistance ahead of spring planting. The federal shutdown means they can't. Victoria Traxler
Starter homes are scarce. But homebuyers can improve their odds For decades, construction of smaller, entry-level homes has been has been falling. But there are ways to find an affordable first home, and the changing market may help. Scott Neuman
Sports ticket prices are getting more expensive — and pricing out many fans For sports fans, there's nothing as exciting as going to see your team play. But what was once an affordable form of entertainment is becoming increasingly more expensive and pricing some loyal fans out. Rafael Nam
