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Historic $15B Iowa steel plant signals Trump tariff strategy is taking shape, industry leader says
A steel industry expert on Monday praised President Donald Trump’s announcement of a massive new steel mill in Iowa, arguing that the project will help meet growing domestic demand while creating opportunities to expand U.S. steel exports. In an interview…
Energy CEO says Americans aren’t benefiting from low prices because of one major roadblock
Americans may be surrounded by abundant natural gas, but one CEO says a lack of infrastructure is preventing many households from benefiting from lower commodity prices. President and CEO of EQT Corporation Toby Z. Rice joined FOX Business’ Cheryl Casone on…
Meta puts popular new tool in hands of small businesses
Meta on Tuesday unveiled a version of its Muse artificial intelligence (AI) agent for small businesses. The release of Muse for Small Business follows Meta’s launch of the Muse personal AI agent earlier this month. Agentic AI can complete tasks on its own…
Family businesses power the US economy, but succession poses a major challenge
Family-owned businesses play a major role in the economy and founders face difficult decisions when it comes time to consider passing it down to the next generation, experts said in a new podcast. The latest episode of Goldman Sachs Exchanges discussed how…
Trump to make surprise stop at Texas truck factory to tout manufacturing
Exclusive: President Donald Trump will make a surprise stop in Denton, Texas, on Thursday to highlight manufacturing and the administration’s economic agenda, FOX Business has learned. The president will visit a Peterbilt Motors factory in the city north of…
Tropical Smoothie Cafe CEO details brand refresh as chain nears 1,800 locations
Tropical Smoothie Cafe is rolling out a major brand refresh as the fast-casual chain builds on rapid growth and prepares for its next phase of expansion. The Atlanta-based company — best known for its made-to-order smoothies, wraps and bowls — has surpassed…
Ford issues recall for 11,000 pickups over blank screen, rearview camera risk
Ford is recalling more than 11,000 pickup trucks over a rearview camera defect that could hinder a driver’s visibility while in reverse. About 11,405 2026 Ford Rangers equipped with a 10.1-inch center stack screen are affected by the recall, according to the…
CEO reveals the ‘six-figure jobs’ young Americans are overlooking amid labor shortage
America’s shortage of skilled trades workers is straining homebuilding, infrastructure and a growing wave of commercial projects, as the industry struggles to bring younger workers into careers such as plumbing, electrical work and HVAC. Home Builders…
Nvidia launches security platform to keep AI agents from going rogue
Nvidia on Monday announced the release of software safety tools for artificial intelligence (AI) agents that it said would’ve stopped the hack of Hugging Face by rogue OpenAI agents. The incident involving Hugging Face, which was acquired by Nvidia for $13…
The hobby economy and ‘funflation’: Why the cost of having fun is getting serious
A new report from the Bank of America Institute finds that American consumers are spending more on their hobbies but are facing higher prices for their enjoyment. The report notes that Bank of America card data suggests consumers are facing “funflation” in…