Business
The latest business news from Northwest Montana and beyond. In-depth coverage of local enterprises, economic trends, market updates, and entrepreneurial success stories.
From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending
The behavior changes observed so far are subtle, such as altered routines for buying gasoline and fewer visits to …
Prehistoric goods feature of Kalispell Rock shop
Located at 103 East Cottonwood Drive, the Kalispell Rock shop is owned and operated by local fossil hunters Aamon and Chantel Jaeger, with the help of jewelry …
Bank provides financial literacy education
Students at 16 schools and the surrounding community have free access to Banzai, an award-winning online program and content library that allows users to practice real-world finance from the safety of their home or…
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Fewer Americans got jobs in July than expected. But a steady market suggests US may avoid recession
U.S. employers added 187,000 jobs last month, fewer than expected. But the unemployment rate dipped to 3.5% in a sign that the job market remains resilient.
Global food prices rise after Russia ends grain deal and India restricts rice exports
The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of commonly traded food commodities, increased 1.3% in July over June, drive…
Panama Canal foresees its income falling after shipping limited due to a drought
The managers of the Panama Canal said they expect income from the waterway to drop after authorities were forced to limit the number of ships passing through e…
Europe's economy grows a bit after months of stagnation. But rate hikes are weighing on businesses
The 20 countries that use the euro currency and their 346 million people saw 0.3% growth in the April-to-June period, compared with the first three months of t…
Stock market today: Wall Street falls again to close out its first losing week in four
The S&P 500 sank 23.86, or 0.5%, to 4,478.03. It was the fourth straight drop for Wall Street's main measure of health after it set a 16-month high at the start of the week.
Labor unions across Nigeria protest against soaring cost of living under new president
The unions, made up of government workers, said the economic incentives announced this week by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to ease hardship were not enough.…
Local child care gap worsened by low wages
Low wages deterring people from pursuing early childhood education careers represent an obstacle to bridging the local child care gap that is keeping parents o…
Economist warns state must boost energy production
Montana risks becoming a net importer of electricity because growth in electricity generation and transmission infrastructure is failing to keep pace with incr…
Meant to Bee focuses on custom goods at affordable prices
Out of that frustration, and care for the area, Meant to Bee was born, a locally sourced, customizable goods store that aims to sell local products at an affor…
Blake's Odds and Ends brings fun gifts to Evergreen
The Blake family has their own store, selling a little bit of everything for reasonable prices: Blake’s Odds and Ends.
Shop’s in-house natural soaps and body care products target skin health
The shop sells candles, body butters, lip and teeth care, face products, sun care and bar soaps, among 400 plus products.
Young entrepreneur opens 406 Cakes and Cravings in Polson
When one girl's dreams of decorating cakes at Scottage Cakery were dashed when the owners decided to sell their business, she decided to take over and start he…