Page Updated: Thursday, August 20, 2026 1:05 PM ET
ABC News - Business
Mortgage rates ease again, but remain higher than this time last year
6 minutes ago
US national debt hits new record high1 hour ago
Walmart sees slowest pace in US comparable sales in 6 years, offers cautious guidance4 hours ago
Alibaba quarterly profit drops 75% as AI investment spending grows - China's Alibaba reports a 75% drop in profit for the latest quarter from the year before to roughly $1.6 billion as it invests heavily in AI infrastructure1 hour ago
US national debt now stands at $40 trillion19 minutes ago
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for teens: What to know4 hours ago
Amazon to expand drone delivery to 500 US cities, towns by end of 2026, company says21 hours ago
Bond yields drop after US moves to double size of debt repurchase1 day ago
US unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week with layoffs still sparse3 hours ago
OpenAI pauses some AI training after autonomous cyberattack -- The move aimed to ensure the technology's safety, the company said.1 day ago
Why these food prices are surging despite cooling grocery costs -- Beef, tomatoes and coffee are among the items seeing steep price increases.4 hours ago
Will Gulf oil ever completely bypass the Strait of Hormuz? -- Alternatives could address the oil shortage but risks abound, some experts said.1 day ago
Trump-linked crypto venture World Liberty Trust granted bank status -- Democratic lawmakers are warning about potential conflicts of interest.4 days ago
Mortgage rates fall to lowest level in nearly 4 weeks -- The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.69%, Mortgage News Daily said.6 days ago