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Here's how the new retirement legislation could fall short

Here's how the new retirement legislation could fall short

The Secure Act, signed into law days ago by President Trump, aims at boosting access to workplace retirement plans such as 401(k) plans, yet may fall short of expectations.

6 years ago
Wall Street posts records amid trade optimism; Boeing juices Dow

Wall Street posts records amid trade optimism; Boeing juices Dow

Wall Street's main indexes posted record closing highs on Monday after President Donald Trump said an initial U.S.-China trade pact would be signed soon, while Boeing gave the Dow a big boost after the planemaker ousted its chief executive officer.



6 years ago
Boeing fires CEO Muilenburg to restore confidence amid 737 crisis

Boeing fires CEO Muilenburg to restore confidence amid 737 crisis

Boeing Co has fired Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg after repeatedly failing to contain the fallout from a pair of fatal crashes that halted output of its best-selling jetliner and tarnished its reputation with airlines and regulators.



6 years ago
Shares inch to new highs on trade hopes; dollar little changed

Shares inch to new highs on trade hopes; dollar little changed

The dollar traded little changed while equity markets added to a year-end rally on Monday, with both a gauge of stock performance worldwide and Wall Street hitting new highs amid renewed optimism over U.S.-China trade and growth prospects.



6 years ago
In win for Uber, Lyft, judge strikes down New York City's cruising cap

In win for Uber, Lyft, judge strikes down New York City's cruising cap

A New York state judge on Monday ruled in favor of Uber Technologies Inc and Lyft Inc in a lawsuit against New York City, striking down a new rule limiting how much time drivers for ride-hailing services can spend cruising streets in busy areas of Manhattan without passengers.



6 years ago
Factbox: Sizing up retailers' performance as online sales surge

Factbox: Sizing up retailers' performance as online sales surge

As online shopping upends the retail business, many Wall Street analysts say traditional measures such as counting the number of people who visit stores on major shopping days are no longer a reliable gauge of a company's performance.



6 years ago
Forget store traffic and bag count: Gauging retail performance in an online world

Forget store traffic and bag count: Gauging retail performance in an online world

Marshal Cohen has religiously visited the same stores every holiday season since 1999.



6 years ago
Boeing ditches CEO Muilenburg in bid to contain 737 MAX crisis

Boeing ditches CEO Muilenburg in bid to contain 737 MAX crisis

Boeing Co has fired its Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg, seeking to restore confidence after two fatal crashes forced the world's biggest planemaker to halt production of its best-selling 737 MAX jetliner.



6 years ago
S&P 500, Nasdaq hit records amid trade optimism; Boeing boosts Dow

S&P 500, Nasdaq hit records amid trade optimism; Boeing boosts Dow

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit record highs on Monday after President Donald Trump said an initial U.S.-China trade pact would be signed soon, while Boeing was a big boost to the Dow after the planemaker ousted its chief executive officer.



6 years ago
Robinhood got fined for the way it handled “commission free” trades

Robinhood got fined for the way it handled “commission free” trades

Quartz | John Detrixhe | Dec 19, 2019 Robinhood, famous for offering zero-commission stock trading, was fined in the US for failing to make sure its customers were getting the best deal on their orders. The six-year-old company was fined $1.25 million by the Financial Industrial Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a self-regulatory organization. FINRA said in

6 years ago
U.S. business spending on equipment appears soft; housing steadies

U.S. business spending on equipment appears soft; housing steadies

New orders for key U.S.-made capital goods barely rose in November and shipments fell, suggesting business investment will probably remain a drag on economic growth in the fourth quarter.



6 years ago
S&P 500, Nasdaq extend record run amid trade optimism; Boeing boosts Dow

S&P 500, Nasdaq extend record run amid trade optimism; Boeing boosts Dow

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit fresh record highs on Monday as President Donald Trump said an initial U.S.-China trade pact would be signed soon, while Boeing was a big boost to the Dow after the planemaker fired its chief executive officer.



6 years ago
'So high': Tesla shares cross $420 mark over a year after Musk buyout tweet

'So high': Tesla shares cross $420 mark over a year after Musk buyout tweet

Tesla Inc shares traded above $420 on Monday, more than a year after Elon Musk tweeted he had "funding secured" to take the electric car maker private at that price, only to later give up under investor pressure and regulatory concerns.



6 years ago
Not knowing these Roth IRA truths can cost you

Not knowing these Roth IRA truths can cost you

Being able to draw from post-tax savings in retirement can help you limit your taxable income and boost your bottom line. But many people don't know the ins and outs of one retirement savings choice — Roth IRAs — that can help you achieve that. Here's a breakdown of what you need to know.

6 years ago
In win for Uber, judge strikes down New York City's cruising cap

In win for Uber, judge strikes down New York City's cruising cap

A New York state judge on Monday ruled in favor of Uber Technologies Inc in a lawsuit against New York City, striking down a new rule limiting how much time drivers for ride-hailing services can spend cruising streets in busy areas of Manhattan without passengers.



6 years ago