The largest fast-food company in the world -- with about 24,000 stores -- was once known for its rapid expansion mindset. Now, Subway is closing stores faster than ever and pushing out franchise owners in the process.In a recent report by the

Is a New Space Race on the Horizon?

Jul 12th, 2019 7m 32s

Next week marks fifty years since Neil Armstrong took “one small step” on the moon’s surface. The Apollo 11 mission was an historic voyage, fulfilling President John F. Kennedy’s goal of reaching the moon by the end of the 1960s. More than half

From Wall Street to Walmart, Businesses Embrace Pride

Jun 28th, 2019 7m 21s

This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and the birth of the modern gay rights movement in this country. Over the intervening years as attitudes towards LGBTQ people have changed, corporate America has taken note. Whether

Business Leaders Find A Friend in Trump

Jun 21st, 2019 7m 32s

How a little known group of business leaders is influencing the administration's policies on trade, business and the economy.

Murder! Scandal! Bankruptcy! The History of the Plaza Hotel

Jun 14th, 2019 7m 42s

Since its opening in 1907, the story of the hotel has been the story of New York: a history littered with colorful guests, financial uncertainty, and a controversial transformation.

The Debate Over Rent Regulations

Jun 7th, 2019 7m 40s

With just a few weeks left in the New York State legislative session, the future of rent regulations is still uncertain.

Trump Targets Huawei

May 31st, 2019 7m 41s

The president has effectively banned U.S. companies from doing business with the Chinese telecom giant. What it means for national security, trade, our phones, and more.

'Rabbit' Runs Away With Record Sales Price

May 24th, 2019 7m 39s

A three-foot tall, stainless steel rabbit by Jeff Koons set the art world abuzz after selling for a record $91.1 million at auction. What does it tell us about the economy?

Where Things Stand Between the U.S. and China Over Trade

May 17th, 2019 7m 28s

President Donald Trump has stymied hopes of a trade deal by raising tariffs on Chinese goods. In retaliation, China put additional tariffs on U.S. goods, causing the stock market to plunge that day. The Trump administration responded to that by

Hey, Big Spender: Presidential Candidates And The Race to Raise Money

May 10th, 2019 7m 28s

Recent financial reports filed by the 2020 presidential candidates show vastly different amounts of money raised in varying amounts from many different sources. Some candidates are focusing on small donors, others are turning to high-dollar bun

Field of Presidential Dreams

May 3rd, 2019 7m 23s

After months and months of speculation, former Vice President Joe Biden announced he’d be running for president in 2020. Already an early frontrunner, Biden joins a crowded field of potential Democratic nominees. There are now more than 20 cand

The Marvelization of Hollywood

Apr 26th, 2019 7m 37s

"Avengers: Endgame" is officially opened at movie theaters across the country. It’s the most highly-anticipated movie event of the year and is expected to set a new box office record. Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, and the whole Avenge

Uber Maps Out Its Future

Apr 19th, 2019 7m 35s

Uber has taken its first steps to becoming a publicly traded company, following rival Lyft’s debut on the stock market last month. The initial filing from Uber reveals even more extensive details about the company's revenue, ridership and poten

Uncovering The Secrets of the Consulting Firm McKinsey

Apr 12th, 2019 7m 38s

Much of the way influential consulting firm McKinsey & Co. operates is shrouded in secrecy. But recent reporting by the New York Times has revealed some of the company’s secrets, including its involvement with controversial companies like Purdu

Paying to Drive in Manhattan

Apr 5th, 2019 7m 31s

New York City just became the first city in the country to implement congestion pricing. As part of the effort to ease traffic and raise money to fix public transportation, drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street could pay between $10 and

Google's Advertising Monopoly

Mar 29th, 2019 7m 36s

Advertising has become a big business for Big Tech—and it keeps getting bigger. Google now controls a whopping 91 percent of the search advertising market.The tech giant’s monopoly means it’s almost impossible for businesses not to advertise w

Deal or No Deal, Time’s Running Out for Brexit

Mar 22nd, 2019 7m 30s

It’s been nearly three years since a majority of people in the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. One of the arguments made by many Brexit supporters was to “take back control.” Lately, however, the opposite has been true as the

Extreme Makeover: Hudson Yards Edition

Mar 15th, 2019 7m 26s

Hudson Yards is officially open to the public. What was once the site of warehouses, tenements, and rail yards is now home to the largest development in New York City since Rockefeller Center. From the initial idea to the opening this week, it’

Trump and Tariffs: Was it Worth The Fight?

Mar 8th, 2019 7m 54s

It’s been about eight months since President Trump launched a trade war with China, and it looks like we might be approaching an agreement between the two nations.Trump says that trade relationship with China has been unfair to the U.S. To for

Tax Season Shocker

Mar 1st, 2019 6m 52s

If you're depending on a tax refund this year to pay loans, make a down payment on a car or take a vacation, you might be out of luck.According to the IRS, average refunds have been lower compared last year. If the trend continues, many Americ

Foreign Policy, Private Profits and Nuclear Technology in Saudi Arabia

Feb 22nd, 2019 8m 27s

This week, a report from the House Oversight Committee revealed that officials in the Trump administration pursued a plan to export nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia in order to build nuclear power plants. The report from House Democrats says