Tax refunds are going to be delayed for these filers. Here's why
Even if you were an early filer, you could still find yourself waiting until March to get your tax refund. That's because the IRS holds payments...
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WeWork names COO in first major appointment under new CEO
Office-sharing startup WeWork on Thursday named Shyam Gidumal, a former Ernst & Young executive, as its new chief operating officer in the first major executive appointment...
U.S. weekly jobless claims rise modestly
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose modestly last week, suggesting sustained labor market strength that could help to support the economy amid risks...
Trump economist says 'uncertainty' from trade disputes hit business investment
A slowdown in U.S. growth last year was at least partly the fault of President Donald Trump's global trade battles and the resulting hit to business...
Oil rises on supply woes; demand concerns from coronavirus ease
Oil prices rose on Thursday, extending gains from its previous session, as the market shifted focus to supply disruptions, while demand concerns eased some after a...
Morgan Stanley to buy E*Trade Financial in $13 billion deal
Morgan Stanley said on Thursday it would buy discount brokerage E*Trade Financial Corp in an all-stock deal worth about $13 billion, the biggest deal by a...
Lingerie brand Victoria's Secret to go private
L Brands Inc is selling a controlling stake in its Victoria's Secret unit to investment firm Sycamore Partners, valuing the lingerie brand at $1.1 billion, as...
Oil firms on supply threats, easing demand woes
Oil prices rose on Thursday supported by China's efforts to boost its economy, a drop in new coronavirus cases at the epicentre of the outbreak and...
HSBC targets the globally mobile with $1.4 trillion wealth business
HSBC plans to invest heavily in its newly combined retail and private banking business as it targets internationally minded customers in markets such as China, the...
Dollar tramples yen and everything in its path
The dollar trampled everything in its path on Thursday after a steep and sudden slide in the Japanese yen called into question its safe-haven status and...
Exclusive: Westinghouse set to sign pact with Indian firm for nuclear reactors during Trump visit
U.S. energy firm Westinghouse is expected to sign a new agreement with state-run Nuclear Power Corporation of India for the supply of six nuclear reactors during...
Domino's U.S. same-store sales, profit beat estimates, shares jump 20%
Domino's Pizza Inc on Thursday reported quarterly U.S. same-store sales and profit above analysts' estimates, as its focus on faster delivery and new promotions to lure...
If you'll still be working at age 65, here's how to handle Medicare
A growing share of older Americans in the workforce means more 65-year-olds have options for health insurance beyond Medicare.
Thyssenkrupp nears full sale of $17 billion elevator division - sources
Thyssenkrupp is nearing a full sale of its elevator division, three people familiar with the matter said, adding this would secure the highest valuation of about...
Futures dip as coronavirus cases outside China rise
U.S. stock index futures fell on Thursday, a day after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record levels, as the number of coronavirus cases outside...