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This is not the first time that the former president has clashed with the country’s most popular television news program.

What to know about International Longshorman's Association President Harold Daggert, the union's chief negotiator as dockworkers strike at ports across the U.S.

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A pair of veteran news anchors will steer the vice-presidential matchup on Tuesday between JD Vance and Tim Walz.

Campaigners had called for a deadline of March 2025 for payments to be made to some sub-postmasters.

Nigel Blow, who worked for Al Fayed at Harrods for 14 years, was due to take over this month

Through countless wars and skirmishes in the Middle East, the oil has kept on flowing.

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A strike by unionized dockworkers at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports could have a potential impact on consumers due to higher food prices caused by delayed or canceled shipments.

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The strike by longshoremen has halted commerce at Newark and other ports on the East and Gulf Coasts, affecting an ecosystem of supply-chain workers.

The major averages had a sour start to the new trading month and the final quarter of 2024.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre affirmed the Biden administration is "not planning to" intervene in the port strike using the Taft-Hartley Act.

A trendy company that embraced the plant craze of a decade ago has evolved to fill the needs of a changing demographic.

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Nike is set to release its first earnings report since announcing a new CEO will be starting with the apparel giant in October.

Nike is set to release its first earnings report since announcing a new CEO will be starting with the apparel giant in October.

Piper Sandler managing director and senior economist Jake Oubina joins 'Making Money' to discuss the impact of Iran's missile attack against Israel on the U.S. economy.

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Several leading business groups are urging President Biden to use his authority under the Taft-Hartley Act to restore operations at ports affected by the dockworkers strike.

The labor dispute has forced President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris into a complicated position just weeks before the election.

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Walt Bettinger will retire from his longtime position as Charles Schwab’s CEO at the end of 2024. It will mark the end of Bettinger’s 16-year tenure as CEO

With several $3 trillion companies in a single sector, S&P was forced to change its index-weighting rules

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Harold Daggett says his dockworkers will are "going to win" in their battle to secure higher wages.

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Travelers impacted by Hurricane Helene's destruction in the Southeast U.S. may be out of luck when it comes to financial compensation.

Ms. Hill was accused of deceiving the other group members about tour finances. She called the lawsuit “baseless” and “full of false claims.”

Former Reagan economic adviser Art Laffer says port workers are 'misinformed' as they dismiss automation amid ongoing strike.

Shipping giant FedEx says it has launched contingency plans in order to minimize the impact of a union dockworker strike impacting dozens of U.S. ports.

China stocks posted their best day since September 2008 as investors race to take advantage of a massive stimulus push aimed at shoring up the country's fragile economy.

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Former Retired U.S. Army Major General Dana Pittard discusses the latest developments coming from the Middle East, arguing that Iran feels the need to respond over Israel's incursion into Lebanon.

US stocks sold off on Tuesday after Iran fired over 100 ballistic missiles against Israel.

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Storch Advisors CEO Gerald Storch discusses the impact of the dockworker strike on retailers and consumers, the demand for a ban on automation, and whether Biden should get involved in the strike.

Former President Donald J. Trump has called for clawing back unspent funds included in the Inflation Reduction Act, President Biden’s landmark climate bill. That could have adverse impacts in Ohio.

The union representing thousands of striking dockworkers is pushing for bigger wage increases than port operators have offered, and a ban on automation.

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Michael Lee Strategy founder Michael Lee explains the impact of the port strikes on the market and the economy and weighs in on the upcoming vice presidential debate.

Kingsview Wealth Management CIO Scott Martin discusses the state of the U.S. economy and treasury and bond yields on 'The Big Money Show.'

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There are multiple approaches that the White House could take if the ports strike drags on and on — but they come with deep downsides.

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FOX Business' Stuart Varney discusses how the port strike by union workers from Texas to Maine could affect the economy, election and Hurricane Helene relief.

Great Hill Capital Chairman Thomas Hayes discusses the worker strike's role in the election and the Middle East conflict's influence in the market.

CVS Health to cut 2,900 jobs

Oct 1, 2024, 11:02 AM

CVS Health is slashing its headcount by 2,900, or 1% of its total workforce. The layoffs will largely focus on corporate positions, a spokesperson said.

Tesla is poised to deliver third quarter deliveries this week, a result that could push the stock beyond the strong recent gains it has already seen.

Investors are looking to job openings and manufacturing data to provide clues to rate cuts as they digest Powell's latest comments.

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Investors are looking to job openings and manufacturing data to provide clues to rate cuts as they digest Powell's latest comments.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott details the state's stock exchange venture to rival Wall Street, the impact of the immigration crisis on jobs and his vow to eliminate Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in the state.

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Investors are looking to job openings and manufacturing data to provide clues to rate cuts as they digest Powell's latest comments.

The tech giant says we are moving to a "fundamentally new age" of "persistent" AI tools.

Laffer Tengler Investments CEO and CIO Nancy Tengler discusses the first day of trading in the fourth quarter, Kamala Harris' economic plans and whether she'll be buying small-cap stocks.

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Nicholas Wealth Management CEO David Nicholas explains how the port strike could affect the stock market and overall economy on 'Varney & Co.'

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The legislation, which would weaken federal environmental reviews for certain semiconductor manufacturing projects, has divided Democrats.

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Investors are looking to job openings and manufacturing data to provide clues to rate cuts as they digest Powell's latest comments.

The payments giant touted the deal as a way to help consumers with a key pain point — managing the myriad subscription services that exist today.

The Japanese tech billionaire is poised to back the start-up, as part of his pledge to go on offense when it comes to investing in artificial intelligence.

Investors now expect the European Central Bank to lower interest rates at its next meeting in October.

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After 16 years leading the brokerage firm, Bettinger will be replaced by an internal CEO hire.

In July, Jack Chambers pledged €1.4bn in tax measures and new expenditure of €6.9bn

Investors are looking to job openings and manufacturing data to provide clues to rate cuts as they digest Powell's latest comments.

Previous media reports indicated that Michael Keegan only met Paula Vennells once and Horizon was not discussed.

Housing market has had little movement thanks to elevated mortgage rates and high home prices coupled with economic and political uncertainty, Redfin economists said.

The head of the Port of Long Beach is confident his Southern California can handle whatever increase in cargo it receives stemming from a work stoppage at East and Gulf Coast ports.

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'Making Money' host Charles Payne warns consumers against spending money they don't have.

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A Treasury official will call for greater transparency over emergency currency “swap” loans to struggling countries by China’s central bank.

The breaded, fried tenderloin turns 50 this year. Yes, there was a time before it was sold in every cafeteria and airport.

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British retail investing app Freetrade has entered into an agreement with Australian rival Stake to take on all of the company's U.K. clients and their assets.

Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association walked out for the first time since 1977 in a standoff over wages, benefits and job security.

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Retail investing platform Robinhood is setting sights on an EU expansion as part of broader plans to increase its global foothold.

As more streamers discuss politics, including major events like Tuesday’s debate, they have become the focus of intense interest for both presidential campaigns.

The rocket up in Chinese stocks so far looks different from the market bubble in 2015, analysts said.

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Transportation and warehousing sectors are poised to first feel the pinch, with a broader economic fallout expected if the strike drags on.

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Dockworkers at seaports on the East and Gulf Coasts went on strike Tuesday after negotiations with port employers over a new contract remained at an impasse.