Economy still uncertain, but Vegas small businesses staying optimistic

A new economic sentiment survey paints a mixed picture on how small business owners are thinking and feeling about the future. Read More

How Small Businesses Are Navigating Economic Uncertainty

Across industries, strong-willed entrepreneurs are taking calculated risks to turn today’s uncertainty into tomorrow’s growth. Read More

Are local small-business owners too optimistic? | Opinion

Recent surveys show U.S. small-business owners are feeling good. But the current administration is unpredictable, and some local businesses are wary, Gene Marks writes. Read More

Entrepreneurs Are More Optimistic Despite Fears of Economic Slowdown. Here’s Why

The NFIB’s latest survey showed confidence rising again, fueled by founders’ optimism for their own companies and the economy. Read More

Americans are feeling a lot worse about the state of the economy

Americans are downbeat on the economy, according to preliminary data released by the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index. Read More

McDonald's CEO warns of 'two-tiered economy'

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski warned of a "two-tier economy" as the fast-food giant brought back its Extra Value Meals this week in hopes of capturing budget-conscious consumers. Kempczinski made ... Read More

Employers added 22,000 jobs in August, falling short of forecasts, as labor market cools

Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets ... Read More