Alphabet drags Wall Street lower as bitcoin, silver and gold drop

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 2/5 3:11A Associated Press

By STAN CHOE, Associated Press Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Dropping technology stocks are dragging the U.S. market lower again on Thursday, while prices for bitcoin, silver and gold fall sharply. Yields are also sinking in the bond market...

Asked on Reddit: My parents ruined my credit. How can I fix it?

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 2/5 3:00A Nerdwallet

By Kimberly Palmer, NerdWallet A Redditor recently asked how to recover after their parents did a number on their credit score. Related Articles US applications for jobless benefits jump by 22,000 to 231,000 last week, the most in 2 months Ask a...

US applications for jobless benefits jump by 22,000 to 231,000 last week, the most in 2 months

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 2/5 2:00A Associated Press

By MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last week but remains in the same historically low range of the past few years. Related Articles Arizona Department...

SeaWorld: Food fest features new on-the-move menu items

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 2/4 11:06P Dewayne Bevil

A new twist at SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival that might require a little more of your attention could also turn you into repeat visitor. The theme park has added rotating menu items at...

Why has SpaceX not launched from Kennedy Space Center this year?

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 2/4 11:00P Richard Tribou

SpaceX launched 26 missions from Kennedy Space Center s Launch Pad 39-A in 2025, including four human spaceflight missions. That era is coming to an end. A massive crane has been put in place this...

First look: Galacticoaster at Legoland Florida, inside and outer space

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 2/4 4:13A Dewayne Bevil

WINTER HAVEN – Final preparations are being made inside and outside Galacticoaster , Florida’s newest roller coaster, which is set to open at Legoland Florida theme park this month. Space-themed Lego...

Which Bahama Breeze restaurants are closing? Converting? Here’s a list

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 2/4 2:36A Orlando Sentinel

Orlando-based Darden Restaurants will be closing all of its remaining Bahama Breeze locations nationwide, ending the brand after 30 years. Half of the 28 Bahama Breeze locations across the country will be converted into Darden’s other restaurant...

Frost advisory for parts of Central Florida but temperatures are warmer

Local News : Orlando Sentinel 2/4 12:32A Garfield Hylton

The recent snap of cold weather across Central Florida appears to be dissipating. There is a frost warning, but it s limited to north Lake County and inland Volusia County, according to NWS Melbourne. Patchy frost, however, is possible in...

2 Central Florida restaurants shut down last week

Orlando Sentinel (Osceola County News) 2/3 11:00P Garfield Hylton

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down two Central Florida restaurants for health code violations during the week from Jan 25-31. Orange Lily s Creole Restaurant at 607 Pine Hills Road in Orlando shut down on Jan. 26....

SBA says legal permanent residents will be ineligible for its loan program, effective March 1

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 2/3 6:58A Associated Press

By MAE ANDERSON, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The Small Business Administration said in a policy note that green card holders won’t be allowed to apply for SBA loans, effective March 1. Related Articles The wealthy ramp up spending while...

The wealthy ramp up spending while other Americans tread water, new study finds

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 2/3 4:40A Associated Press

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Higher-income Americans and those with college degrees have ramped up their spending more quickly in the past three years than other consumers, according to  new data released Tuesday...

Wall Street loses ground in mixed trading as gold and silver prices bounce back

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 2/3 3:26A Associated Press

By STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is losing ground amid mixed trading on Tuesday, while gold and silver bounce back from their latest sell-off. Related Articles SBA says legal permanent residents will be...

New Super Bowl ad launches Universal Orlando campaign

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 2/3 3:00A Dewayne Bevil

Universal Orlando’s new ad campaign has a prime position during the Super Bowl broadcast Sunday. The series, dubbed “This Changes Everything,” includes a 60-second spot titled “Lil’ Bro” that airs just before halftime of the big game, Universal...

Big expenses ruining your budget? Try a sinking fund

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 2/3 3:00A Nerdwallet

By Kurt Woock, NerdWallet The holiday shopping season happens every year. So why can it still be so tough to be financially prepared? Thirty-one percent of 2024 holiday shoppers who used credit cards to buy gifts still hadn’t paid off the...

Disney board taps Josh D’Amaro to succeed retiring CEO Bob Iger

Orlando Sentinel (Brinkmann On Business) 2/3 2:29A Dewayne Bevil

The former president of Walt Disney World , Josh D Amaro, will replace the retiring CEO of Walt Disney Co., Bob Iger, the company announced Tuesday. His appointment seemingly ends a closely-watched and high-stakes succession process, three years...