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'Barron's Roundtable' panelists discuss calls of a breakup for CVS prompting a strategic review.
Harris, in Michigan, Tries to Head Off Trump’s Attacks Over Gas Cars
Oct 4, 2024, 7:39 PM
Kamala Harris, who has faced a flurry of Trump ads in Michigan misleadingly arguing that she wants to ban gas cars altogether, promised, “I will never tell you what kind of car you have to drive.”
FOX Business contributor Phil Flynn reacts to rising oil prices amid Middle East tensions on 'The Bottom Line.'
Foreign-born employment remains near last month's high
Oct 4, 2024, 5:55 PM
The number of foreign-born workers declined slightly in September after reaching the highest level since at least 2007 in August, as the U.S. experiences an immigration surge.
When to tip and when not to tip
Oct 4, 2024, 5:32 PM
There are no set rules when it comes to tipping but here's what hospitality staff, customers and experts have to say.
Stock market today: Dow leaps to record, stocks recoup weekly losses after jobs report blowout
Oct 4, 2024, 4:11 PM
Investors braced for a key monthly jobs report, with the Middle East crisis and a return to work at US ports also in high focus.
Judge Halts Biden Student Debt Plan Right After It Was Allowed to Proceed
Oct 4, 2024, 5:14 PM
The ruling was the latest instance of legal whiplash for the over 27 million borrowers who could qualify, and yet another blow to the president’s pledge to provide mass student debt relief.
Ports Rush to Reopen After Dockworker Strike Is Suspended
Oct 4, 2024, 4:16 PM
Days after tens of thousands of longshoreman along the East and Gulf Coasts walked out, their union and their bosses reached a tentative agreement on wages.
Stock market today: Dow gains 300 points, stocks recoup weekly losses after jobs report blowout
Oct 4, 2024, 4:11 PM
Investors braced for a key monthly jobs report, with the Middle East crisis and a return to work at US ports also in high focus.
Port Strike’s End Is an Economic Relief to Savannah, Ga.
Oct 4, 2024, 3:47 PM
The Georgia city is a picturesque tourist destination. It’s also the No. 2 ocean cargo hub on the East Coast, and the dock strike’s quick end was a relief.
September jobs report: Which industries hired the most workers?
Oct 4, 2024, 2:30 PM
The U.S. labor market grew at a faster rate than expected in September with notable gains in the food and beverage sector as well as health care, although manufacturing shed jobs.
Ex-Harrods man: I lost my job due to Al Fayed
Oct 4, 2024, 2:31 PM
Nigel Blow claims that Fenwick withdrew offer to become chief executive due to his time at Harrods
Tesla stock had a rough week — here's what's next for the EV maker
Oct 4, 2024, 2:10 PM
Tesla stock was on pace to end the week down more than 4% on Friday.
Edward Jones CEO Penny Pennington breaks down the potential impact the U.S. election will have on markets during an appearance on ‘Cavuto: Coast to Coast.’
How worried should I be about rising oil prices?
Oct 4, 2024, 1:54 PM
As the conflict across the Middle East widens, rising oil prices are being closely watched.
Savannah Bananas Announce 2025 Schedule in MLB and NFL Stadiums
Oct 4, 2024, 1:51 PM
Everyone’s favorite dancing baseball team is taking its act almost exclusively to M.L.B. and football stadiums in 2025, with even more extreme changes on the horizon.
A Strong Jobs Report Suggests the Economy Is More Resilient Than We Thought
Oct 4, 2024, 10:19 AM
After months of wobbling, a fresh jobs report showed that hiring and wage growth is strong, aligning with other robust economic data.
The Job Market Is Chugging Along, Completing a Solid Economic Picture
Oct 4, 2024, 10:19 AM
After months of wobbling, a fresh jobs report showed that hiring and wage growth is strong, aligning with other robust economic data.
Larry Summers says jobs report shows Fed's half-point rate cut was 'a mistake'
Oct 4, 2024, 1:10 PM
Famed economist Larry Summers said Friday that the September jobs report shows the Federal Reserve's 50-basis point rate cut was "a mistake," in hindsight.
Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., discusses Israel's response to Iran's missile attacks on 'Cavuto: Coast to Coast.'
September jobs report builds case for smaller Fed rate cut in November
Oct 4, 2024, 10:46 AM
The September jobs report showed surprising signs of strength in the labor market that have economists questioning how much more the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in 2024.
Spirit Airlines stock plummets on report of potential bankruptcy filing
Oct 4, 2024, 12:06 PM
The potential bankruptcy filing comes after Spirit's failed $3.8 billion merger with JetBlue Airways. The transaction was scrapped due to regulatory challenges.
Barratt and Redrow £2.5bn merger agreed as monopoly fear allayed
Oct 4, 2024, 9:43 AM
The housebuilding giants' plan gets the go-ahead after a competition probe into two homes projects.
Supreme Court Lets Biden Plans on Mercury and Methane Move Forward
Oct 4, 2024, 12:02 PM
Republican-led states and industry groups argued that the Environmental Protection Agency had moved too fast and imposed onerous regulations.
SERHANT. real estate founder, CEO and broker Ryan Serhant analyzes Florida's insurance 'crisis,' the market's current pulse and where mortgage rates are headed.
Slatestone Wealth chief market strategist Kenny Polcari reacts to Biden's acting labor secretary's commentary on the jobs report and future Fed rate cuts.
Jobs Report Adds to Economic Momentum for Harris
Oct 4, 2024, 10:21 AM
In recent weeks, reports have shown inflation slowing and the economy growing at a robust clip. The Federal Reserve has also cut interest rates, bringing mortgage rates down.
Dominari Financial CEO Kyle Wool reacts to the September jobs report and discusses whether chipmaker Cerebras can challenge Nvidia on 'Varney & Co.'
Meta Unveils New Instant A.I. Generator
Oct 4, 2024, 9:00 AM
The tech giant is among the many companies building technology that could remake Hollywood — or help spread disinformation.
How an Israeli Strike on Iran’s Oil Sector Would Impact China
Oct 4, 2024, 9:35 AM
China has strategic reserves and alternatives like electric cars, should oil imports ever be interrupted.
Stock market today: Stocks climb after jobs report's massive beat, unemployment rate dip
Oct 4, 2024, 9:30 AM
Investors braced for a key monthly jobs report, with the Middle East crisis and a return to work at US ports also in high focus.
The Jobs Report Is Good News for the Fed
Oct 4, 2024, 9:09 AM
The data reversed recent signs of a labor market slowdown, probably taking away the argument for a big rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s next meeting.
How States Are Enticing Employers to Help Their Workers Save for College
Oct 4, 2024, 9:00 AM
With college costs high, at least eight states now offer tax credits or deductions for employers that contribute to workers’ 529 accounts.
Stock market today: US futures climb after jobs report's massive beat, unemployment rate dip
Oct 4, 2024, 8:46 AM
Investors braced for a key monthly jobs report, with the Middle East crisis and a return to work at US ports also in high focus.
US economy added 254,000 jobs in September, well above expectations
Oct 4, 2024, 8:32 AM
The Labor Department reported that U.S. employers added 254,000 jobs in September, well above economists' expectations, while the unemployment rate declined to 4.1%.
US jobs creation surges unexpectedly in September
Oct 4, 2024, 8:43 AM
The jump in hiring will ease fears of a downturn but raises questions over the path for interest rates.
September jobs report crushes expectations as US economy adds 254,000 jobs, unemployment rate falls to 4.1%
Oct 4, 2024, 8:37 AM
The September jobs report comes as investors debate whether the labor market is cooling quickly enough that the Federal Reserve will opt for a larger interest rate cut in November.
Meta must limit data for personalised ads - EU court
Oct 4, 2024, 7:54 AM
Privacy activist Max Schrems claimed Meta unlawfully processed data relating to his sexual orientation.
September jobs report crushes expectations as US economy adds 254,000 jobs, unemployment rate falls to 4.1%
Oct 4, 2024, 8:37 AM
The September jobs report comes as investors debate whether the labor market is cooling quickly enough that the Federal Reserve will opt for a larger interest rate cut in November.
Former White House Council of Economic Advisors Trade Economist Christine McDaniel discusses automation as the port strike ends with a tentative 90-day agreement, longshoremen's support for Harris and the presidential candidates economic plans.
Britain Backs Plan to Store Carbon Dioxide Under the Sea
Oct 4, 2024, 7:38 AM
Two proposals in Northern England, led by the energy giants BP and Eni, aim to establish an industry in burying emissions from industrial plants.
Jobs and Oil Prices Are Keeping Markets on Edge
Oct 4, 2024, 7:33 AM
Friday’s jobs report could bolster the view that the American economy is holding steady, but an oil price shock could undercut that sense of calm.
Stock market today: US futures edge higher as investors gear up for key jobs report
Oct 4, 2024, 7:26 AM
Investors braced for a key monthly jobs report, with the Middle East crisis and a return to work at US ports also in high focus.
Bayesian sinking: Mike Lynch drowned but daughter's death probed
Oct 4, 2024, 5:25 AM
The inquests into the British tech tycoon, his 18-year-old daughter and two other victims of the yacht sinking have opened.
Port strike incites panic buying as consumers feared supply chain issues
Oct 4, 2024, 6:00 AM
Panic buying ensued in some U.S. stores after dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf coasts went on a three-day strike that ended on Thursday evening.
Jobs Report Live Updates: U.S. Hiring Expected to Persist in Lower Gear
Oct 4, 2024, 6:09 AM
Economists predict job growth in September continued at a similar pace to the previous month, which fell short of forecasts. The unemployment rate also probably held steady.
Europe Votes to Impose Higher Tariffs on Electric Cars From China
Oct 4, 2024, 6:07 AM
European Union officials say the duties are meant to protect the region’s automakers from what they say are unfair trade practices in China.
Why stocks have hardly blinked despite 2 weeks of rocky headlines: Morning Brief
Oct 4, 2024, 6:00 AM
Big, scary headlines have disrupted front pages over the past week and a half. But the stock market has barely blinked as a port strike, Middle East turmoil, and natural disasters have ripped through the news. The market, as always, has its reasons.
BofA’s Hartnett sees risk-on rally if jobs data is as expected
Oct 4, 2024, 4:31 AM
(Bloomberg) -- Risk assets are likely to rally if the monthly US jobs report due Friday is within the range of expectations, according to Bank of America Corp. strategist Michael Hartnett.Most Read from BloombergThe Corner Store ComebackNYC Schools Reverse Course on Cell-Phone Ban After Parents BalkRoofs of Mexico City’s Massive Food Market Will Power Public BusesA Housing Crisis Brews in Rwanda’s Capital CityGang Violence Is Moving to the Amazon’s Fast-Growing CitiesThe strategist said if the m
The Pandemic Small Business Boom Is Still Helping to Fuel the Economy
Oct 4, 2024, 5:03 AM
A record surge in new businesses has helped drive job growth, and could have longer-term benefits.
These Are Boom Times for ‘Degrowth’
Oct 4, 2024, 5:00 AM
The term has recently begun taking root in popular culture and policy.
EU to vote on import taxes on Chinese electric cars
Oct 4, 2024, 4:56 AM
The vote risks sparking a trade war as the EU looks to protect its own car makers.
US port strike ends leaving huge cargo backlog to be cleared
Oct 4, 2024, 2:02 AM
(Reuters) -U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast ports began reopening on Thursday night after dockworkers and port operators reached a wage deal to settle the industry's biggest work stoppage in nearly half a century, but clearing the cargo backlog will take time. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) workers union and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) port operators announced the deal and an immediate end to the strike late on Thursday. Shares in shipping companies in Asia fell heavily across Asia.
Vice President Harris says tentative dockworker agreement 'indicates progress toward strong contract'
Oct 4, 2024, 3:53 AM
Dockworkers are returning to work on Friday after reaching a tentative agreement and Vice President Harris says, "this indicates progress towards a strong contract."
For Companies in China, Pulling Out of Xinjiang Poses ‘Messy Dilemma’
Oct 4, 2024, 12:00 AM
Beijing’s investigation of the parent of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, which stopped buying goods from Xinjiang, has put global firms in a difficult position.