Thanksgiving is here, and whether you are looking for some last-minute groceries, a quick cup of coffee, or an outfit for your Thanksgiving gathering, consumers will have some shopping options on the ...

Financial markets will be affected this week because of Thanksgiving, a federal holiday on which banks and government offices close down. While some restaurants, grocery stores and retail shops will ...

Veterans Day, which commemorates all those who serve in the US military, has been a federal holiday since 1954 and has been observed in some form for over a century — it originally commemorated the ...

Outback Steakhouse’s parent company abruptly closed 21 restaurants in October as it begins a “comprehensive turnaround strategy” to keep up with its trendier competitors. Bloomin’ Brands, Outback’s ...

As the government shutdown continues with what seems like no end in sight, more Washington attractions are closing as they run out of federal funds to keep their doors open to the public. The ...

Despite the federal government shutdown, most national parks have been ordered to keep their gates open with bare-bones staffing and limited visitor services. Park roads, lookouts, trails and open-air ...

The federal government shutdown has begun. The government shutdown began at midnight on Wednesday, Oct. 1, after President Donald Trump and congressional democrats failed to reach a deal over ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...

In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America's fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May. Businesses increasingly ...