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US 'click to cancel' rule to tackle subscription traps
Oct 16, 2024, 10:17 PM
New rule requires businesses to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally simple.
Kamala Harris Arrived for a Fox Interview. She Got a Debate.
Oct 16, 2024, 9:58 PM
The vice president’s sit-down with Bret Baier was her most contentious meeting with a journalist since becoming the Democratic nominee.
VP Kamala Harris responds to why more Americans trust Trump on the economy
Oct 16, 2024, 6:59 PM
Vice President Kamala Harris told Fox News' Bret Baier that her economic plan targets affordable housing, small businesses and young parents, while turning the "page on the divisiveness."
How does WhatsApp make money?
Oct 16, 2024, 7:10 PM
We all use messaging apps such as Whatsapp for free, but what's in it for them?
Oil could fall to $25 per barrel by 2050 if net zero emissions goals met, IEA says
Oct 16, 2024, 2:32 PM
The IEA sees cheaper energy prices in the future as oil gets displaced by EVs and renewables meet growing electricity demand.
Trump could dismantle 'crypto regulatory headlock': Rep. Byron Donalds
Oct 16, 2024, 6:12 PM
If former President Trump retakes the White House, he is promising to blow up the burdensome regulatory red tape which is a drag on industries such as the crypto world.
Stock futures are little changed after Dow closes at another record high: Live updates
Oct 16, 2024, 6:02 PM
The major averages rose on Wednesday, while the 30-stock Dow posted another record close.
Conservative Justices Appear to Side With San Francisco in Water Quality Dispute
Oct 16, 2024, 5:43 PM
The justices heard arguments on Wednesday in a long-simmering dispute between San Francisco and the E.P.A. over regulation of water pollution.
Stock market today: Dow jumps over 300 points to hit fresh record, lead stock rebound
Oct 16, 2024, 4:05 PM
Eyes are on results from Morgan Stanley and others for reasons for stocks to rebound to record highs.
Amazon, Google and Microsoft Are Investing in Nuclear Power
Oct 16, 2024, 3:54 PM
Large technology companies are investing billions of dollars in nuclear energy as an emissions-free source of electricity for artificial intelligence and other businesses.
US agency adopts rule to make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions
Oct 16, 2024, 1:12 PM
The Federal Trade Commission adopted a final rule Wednesday that will require businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships. The “click-to-cancel” rule will prohibit retailers and other businesses from misleading people about subscriptions and require them to obtain consumers’ consent before charging for memberships, auto-renewals and programs linked to free trial offers. The FTC said businesses must also disclose when free trials or other promotional offers will end and let customers end recurring subscriptions as easily as they started them.
Stock market today: Dow leads stocks higher as fresh earnings roll in
Oct 16, 2024, 3:18 PM
Eyes are on results from Morgan Stanley and others for reasons for stocks to rebound to record highs.
Airbnb unveils new co-host network to boost number of listings on platform
Oct 16, 2024, 1:36 PM
Airbnb released a number of updates on Wednesday, including a new co-hosting network aimed at increasing the number of listings available on the platform.
Thomas J. Donohue Dies at 86; Transformed Chamber of Commerce
Oct 16, 2024, 12:38 PM
Under his 24-year leadership, the lobbying group developed enormous clout in Washington, but he broke with the Trump administration over immigration and the 2020 election.
Paying Workers $10,000 to Move Helped Reverse Tulsa’s Brain Drain
Oct 16, 2024, 5:03 AM
Researchers found that when remote workers were paid to move to Tulsa, Okla., everyone came out ahead.
Ulta Beauty plans to open 200 stores over 3 years as part of growth strategy
Oct 16, 2024, 11:45 AM
Ulta Beauty outlined its long-term financial goals on Wednesday, including plans to open 200 stores over the next three years. It maintained its guidance for fiscal year 2024.
Stock market today: Dow rises, Nasdaq slips as fresh earnings roll in
Oct 16, 2024, 10:51 AM
Eyes are on results from Morgan Stanley and others for reasons for stocks to rebound to record highs.
Elon Musk goes big in 2024 campaign with $75 million for Trump and other Republicans
Oct 16, 2024, 9:23 AM
Elon Musk donated just under $75 million to his super-PAC last quarter, according to new government filings, marking a splashy entry into presidential politics by the world's richest man.
Here's why the U.S. retirement system isn't among the world's best
Oct 16, 2024, 10:36 AM
Annual rankings show the U.S. is in a lackluster position relative to global retirement systems.
Biden admin's LNG export ban puts nearly 1 million jobs at risk: study
Oct 16, 2024, 10:00 AM
A new study by the National Association of Manufacturers found the Biden-Harris administration's pause on new LNG export permits threatens nearly a million jobs over the next 20 years.
Metaplanet director of Bitcoin strategy Dylan LeClair reacts to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink comparing Bitcoin to the mortgage market of the 1980s on 'Making Money.'
Louis Vuitton Owner LVMH Sees Stock Drop on Weak China Sales
Oct 16, 2024, 9:50 AM
Weak sales in China at LVMH, the owner of Dior, Tiffany and more, sent a shudder through the luxury sector.
London Underground: Tube drivers to strike over pay
Oct 16, 2024, 6:20 AM
London Underground drivers are set to strike on two days in November in a dispute over pay.
Juneau, Alaska, Votes Against Limiting Cruise Ship Numbers
Oct 16, 2024, 9:18 AM
Some residents in the Alaskan capital, frustrated with cruise crowds, sought to limit ship traffic on Saturdays, despite the likely negative impact on local businesses.
Stellantis recalls over 20,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs over potential brake pedal issue
Oct 16, 2024, 9:00 AM
Stellantis is recalling more than 20,000 2024-2025 model-year Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV SUVs and 2024 model-year Dodge Hornet PHEV SUVs over a potential brake pedal issue.
Investment banking surge at Morgan Stanley solidifies Wall Street revival
Oct 16, 2024, 8:12 AM
Profits at Morgan Stanley jumped 32% as investment banking and trading results exceeded analyst expectations.
Harris and Trump Push Economic Plans to Woo Holdouts
Oct 16, 2024, 8:05 AM
The candidates provided more detail on how they would bolster the economy, with ideas ranging from tariffs to more assistance for Black entrepreneurs.
Stock market today: US futures take a post-ASML pause with fresh earnings on deck
Oct 16, 2024, 7:06 AM
Eyes are on results from Morgan Stanley and others for reasons for stocks to rebound to record highs.
Stock market today: US futures take a post-ASML pause with fresh earnings on deck
Oct 16, 2024, 7:06 AM
Eyes are on results from Morgan Stanley and others for reasons for stocks to rebound to record highs.
Morgan Stanley is about to report earnings — here's what to expect
Oct 16, 2024, 7:00 AM
Morgan Stanley has several tailwinds in its favor, from high stock values to a rebound in investment banking and strong trading activity.
US governors ranked on fiscal policy — here are five best
Oct 16, 2024, 6:00 AM
A new report ranks America's governor's according to their fiscal policies. The top five are all Republicans, and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds ranks No. 1 for the second straight time.
Tech is leading markets higher — but 3 other sectors have joined in: Morning Brief
Oct 16, 2024, 6:04 AM
Taking stock of year three of the bull market shows that the rally is spreading out beyond the Magnificent Seven — and even beyond tech. Since the market's recent lows, three other non-tech sectors have taken up the mantle.
Why this month's inflation figure matters for you
Oct 16, 2024, 5:12 AM
The rate of rising prices, known as inflation, are a key factor in our own finances, particularly at this time of year.
Can Remote Workers Reverse Brain Drain?
Oct 16, 2024, 5:03 AM
Researchers found that when remote workers were paid to move to Tulsa, Okla., everyone came out ahead.
Computer chip equipment maker ASML's deep cuts to its 2025 sales forecast sparked a sell-off in chip stocks on Tuesday over worries that global chip demand may be faltering. The weaker outlook could, instead, reflect some overcapacity at chip factories that had already stocked up on ASML's pricey tools during the pandemic and have become better at using them to produce a larger numbers of chips, analysts said. In results that the company inadvertently posted a day ahead of schedule, ASML said it expects 2025 total net sales of 30 billion-35 billion euros, near the bottom of its previous forecast.
Boeing shores up cash reserves as labor strike, operations costs soar
Oct 15, 2024, 4:28 PM
Boeing made a couple of big moves late Monday night to shore up its balance sheet as the company faces an extremely difficult time ahead.
UK inflation falls to lowest level in more than three years
Oct 16, 2024, 2:00 AM
The UK inflation rate fell to 1.7% in September, the lowest rate since April 2021.