Facebook's Zuckerberg promises a review of content policies after backlash
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Friday said he would consider changes to the policy that led the company to leave up controversial posts by President Donald...
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Surprise U.S. unemployment rate drop leaves out blacks, Asians
The U.S. unemployment rate dropped unexpectedly in May, but not all workers benefited equally as joblessness among African Americans and Asians rose, signaling some minorities face...
Bargain-conscious Americans lift used-car sales in the coronavirus economy
At the height of the coronavirus pandemic in mid-April, used-car dealer Alex Tovstanovsky had vehicles jammed six rows deep on his lot in the western Chicago...
The stock market could crater again. Here's why investors shouldn't worry
There are several reasons the stock market could see another steep selloff. Its recent speedy recovery is evidence that investors should stay the course.
BBC appoints Tim Davie as new boss to negotiate future finance model
Tim Davie was appointed the new head of the BBC on Friday, tasked with securing the future direction and financing of the publicly funded British broadcaster...
Bombardier to cut 2,500 aviation jobs as COVID-19 slams demand
Canadian business jet maker Bombardier Inc said on Friday it would cut 2,500 jobs, or about 11% of its workforce, at its aviation unit as the...
U.S. unemployment rate unexpectedly falls in May
The U.S. unemployment rate unexpectedly fell in May and layoffs abated, the Labor Department said on Friday in a report that showed the latest signs the...
Reliance says Silver Lake, co-investors to invest extra $601 million in digital unit
India's Reliance Industries late on Friday said U.S. private equity fund Silver Lake and its co-investors will invest an additional 45.46 billion rupees ($601.40 million) in...
Blowout jobs report shows 'big hedge fund guys' got it wrong and the market was right, says Cramer
Numerous big-name hedge fund managers have been skeptical of the stock market's swift bounce back from its March low.
German prosecutors probe Wirecard management board
Munich prosecutors on Friday said they had searched Wirecard's headquarters and opened proceedings against the payment company's entire management board as part of a market manipulation...
Row over undelivered jets as Airbus threatens to sue airlines
A stand-off over undelivered passenger jets is intensifying after Airbus signalled it would sue airlines refusing to honour contracts in the face of the coronavirus crisis.
Donald Trump says Warren Buffett makes a mistake selling airline stocks
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said Warren Buffett, often regarded as the world's greatest investor, made a mistake by recently exiting a multi-billion dollar investment...
A 401(k) loan vs. withdrawal: How your account balance may fare down the road
Depending on which route you choose, as well as other factors such as your age and whether you continue contributing to your account, your long-term savings...
Exclusive: Buyout firm Sycamore Partners in talks to buy J.C. Penney - sources
Private equity firm Sycamore Partners is in preliminary talks to acquire J.C. Penney Co Inc out of bankruptcy should the U.S. department store chain's negotiations with...
Good news for small businesses as Trump signs PPP reform bill into law
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which President Trump signed into law on Friday, eases loan forgiveness rules for small-business owners.