High Point City Council Will Consider New Ways To Fund Stadium Project
High Point City Council is holding a special meeting Thursday where city leaders are expected to discuss new ways to fund a proposed baseball stadium downtown.
Economy
Dow Crosses Another Milestone, Topping 23,000 For The First Time
The Dow Jones industrial average topped 23,000 for the first time, crossing another milestone amid better-than-expected earnings reports and concerns that stocks are approaching another bubble.
Piece By Piece: The End Of Obamacare
With the enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act fast approaching and the president pushing forward on his promise to dismantle it, what's at stake?
Today Is The Day To End Poverty (Literally)
Nearly 11 percent of the world's population lives on less than two dollars a day, according to the World Bank.
The Father Of Microfinance Has A Plan To Fix Capitalism
He started a revolution in lending … now he's hoping to create a new financial system based on altruism.
Cities Dream Of Landing Amazon's New HQ And They're Going To Great Lengths To Show It
Retail giant Amazon is looking for a second home, and many cities are trying to land the HQ2 project. At stake are 50,000 jobs and a new economic anchor for the winner. It has led to a lot of stunts.
Market Returns As High Point Ponders Its Future
This year's High Point Fall Market is underway for fall just as the city is debating how to grow when it's not in town.
As Trump Moves To Renegotiate NAFTA, U.S. Farmers Are Hopeful But Nervous
Farmers say exports are a crucial part of their business and they're warily watching as the Trump administration pushes to remake the long-standing trade agreement with Canada and Mexico.
Hurricane Maria Takes A Toll On Businesses In Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico's economy was depressed even before Hurricane Maria. Now the island faces an especially dire future, and many small businesses don't see immediate prospects for recovery.
Equifax Hack Brings Renewed Attention To The Credit Reporting Industry
Companies like Equifax, Experian and TransUnion know virtually every piece of our financial lives. The Planet Money team set out to understand where this multi-billion dollar industry came from.