Economy

First-Time Hispanic Homebuyers Optimistic, Expect to Find Their First Home Within the Next Five Years

Hispanic homebuyers are ready to move the housing market, according to a new report. More than half of Hispanic homebuyers are comfortable with making a down payment of 20 percent or more on an affordable new home. Additionally, most Hispanics plan to buy their first home within the next five years.

Trans Pacific Partnership: United States to Host Meeting Starting July 28

The United States is set to host a meeting of Trans-Pacific Partnership trade ministers from July 28 through 31.

Universal Unknowingly Files Complaint Against Itself For Pirating ‘Jurassic World’

Universal files a DMCA complaint for piracy that turned out to be against itself. Read all about it here.

Jeep Hacking Recall 2015: Is Your Car, Truck or SUV on Chrysler's List of 1.4 Million Vehicles?

On Friday Chrysler issued a formal recall for 1.4 million cars, trucks and SUVs on the road right now. The specified vehicles are vulnerable to software-based attacks allowing hackers to take control of several vital systems remotely. Welcome to the 21st century.

Latinos Dominate OTT Streaming; Spanish-Language Latinos Lag in Adoption, but Not in Viewing Habits: Study

The latest study shows Latinos still dominate the over-the-top (OTT) Internet streaming entertainment market, and adds new insights about the differences (and similarities) between Spanish-dominant and English-speaking or bilingual households.

The Booming Multi-Billion Dollar Back-to-School Retail Industry and Its Evolving Customer Base

The booming back-to-school retail market is only preceded by the holiday market in terms of spending. "Back to school," "school supplies," "school shopping," and "back to school sales" were the top search terms in 2013, and 27 percent of businesses launched back-to-school marketing activities as early as May of that year to preemptively meet the needs of their evolving customer base.

Mitsubishi Motors to End US Production, Only Car Factory to Shut Down

After years of making cars in the United States, Mitsubishi has reportedly decided to shut down its U.S.-based plants.

Windows 10 Release Date: Which Brand New Computers Will Include Windows 10?

Some computers will not have Windows 10 right away Microsoft has been reminding consumers for months that Windows 10 is coming out July 29. However, not everyone will be able to get the Windows 10 upgrade on July 29, CNET reports.

Federal Government Orders Citibank to Pay $700 Million to Consumers Due to Deceptive Credit Card Practices

Citigroup Inc. has been order by the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to cough up $700 million to reimburse customers who were overcharged by the bank through illegal credit card practices.

Microsoft Introduces New In-Mail Chat App Called 'Send'

The app is available now for iPhone, coming will available for Android and Windows Phones soon. Microsoft has introduced a new in-mail chat app for iPhones.

Hispanics in Florida Better Off Than a Year Ago; Outlook Remains Positive: Report

Financially, Hispanics in Florida are better off than they were a year ago, and Hispanics in the state expect that they'll continue to have good fortune for years to come, according to a survey by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative in the College of Business.

New York City to Quit Doing Business With Donald Trump

New York City will no longer do business with Donald Trump following the tycoon's disparaging comments about Mexican immigrants and former prisoner of war John McCain, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

Uber NYC News: Battle Continues in Wake of Mayor de Blasio's Bill to Cap Company's Growth [Video]

The war between Uber and a coalition of taxi drivers and elected officials in New York City continued this week after the private transportation company launched a media campaign blasting cabbies and NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Minimum Wage 2015 Debate: Vice President Joe Biden to Push Higher Minimum Wage in Hollywood

Vice President Joe Biden will travel to Southern California on Wednesday to promote the Obama administration's efforts to raise the minimum wage across the nation. Biden is set to speak at Bobrick Washroom Equipment, a local business in North Hollywood.

US, Cuba Relations Today: US Stonegate Bank Announces Business Relationship With Cuban Bank

As the United States and Cuba diplomatic relations get better, U.S. businesses are taking advantage of it.

Minimum Wage in Los Angeles Could Increase to $15 for Some Workers

Los Angeles County is considering lifting the minimum wage for some workers to $15, which is more than twice the federal baseline. The change would take effect gradually over the next five years.

Washington DC Beckons Latino Population Amid Opportunities in Business, Politics, Economics & Education

Washington D.C. will see the doors of the Cuban embassy open for the first time in several decades, signaling a new era for Cuban-American relations. Nonetheless, the town, once termed "Chocolate City," has long been the stomping ground for motivated Hispanics/Latinos, from Cuba and beyond, searching for nothing more than opportunities in business,politics, economics and education.

Twitter Features: No More Background Images for Profiles, Users Complain

Custom wallpapers are no longer offered for profiles, the social media giant announced Monday. Though many users complained, others have found ways around it.

McDonald's 'Secret Menu' List: Restaurant Manager Opens up About Off-The-Menu Sandwiches Like the McGangBang

Apparently, the "secret menu" at McDonald's is a real thing and not just an urban myth.

Apple vs Samsung: Google, Facebook, Other Silicon Valley Bigs Back Samsung in Court Filing

The copyright infringement saga of Apple vs. Samsung is long, ever shifting, and mostly technical. But things just got more interesting in that never-ending game of lawsuits as big players like Google, Facebook, HP, Dell, eBay, and others have just entered the fray -- and are supporting Samsung.