U.S. jobless claims edge lower but trend points to uptick in filings
The number of Americans filing claims for jobless benefits edged lower last week, a positive signal for the U.S. labor market amid recent signs that new...
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If you hit the $237 million Powerball jackpot, this is your tax bill
The 24% that gets withheld for federal taxes is just the beginning of what the winner would owe to the IRS — and, likely, state coffers,...
The father of the passive investing revolution on Wall Street says his idea was called 'garbage'
Burton Malkiel, author of "A Random Walk Down Wall Street," said the investment community thought his passive investing idea was "ridiculous."
Dollar bounces after end-2019 selloff, yuan shrugs off policy easing
The dollar snapped a six-day losing streak to add 0.25% on Thursday, the first trading day of 2020, pushing the euro off five-month highs while the...
Exclusive: China halts British stock link over political tensions - sources
China has temporarily blocked planned cross-border listings between the Shanghai and London stock exchanges because of political tensions with Britain, five sources told Reuters.
Asian shares jump on China policy easing, trade deal hopes
Asian shares kicked off 2020 on a strong note on Thursday, spurred by Chinese markets after Beijing eased monetary policy to support the slowing economy.
Asian shares outperform global peers in December, but yearly gains lag
Asian shares gained for the fourth successive month in December as appetite for regional shares improved after the U.S. and China agreed on a preliminary deal...
Hyundai, Kia see 2020 sales rebound after missing target in 2019
South Korea's Hyundai Motor and affiliate Kia Motors expect their combined sales to rise 5% in 2020, after missing their annual target for five years in...
HSBC kicks off year with Hong Kong branches closed, vandalized
HSBC is being drawn into Hong Kong's political turmoil with protesters attacking some of its branches and graffiti daubed on the famous pair of lions that...
Tokyo prosecutors raid residence of former Nissan boss Ghosn: NHK
Tokyo prosecutors on Thursday raided the residence of former Nissan Motor Co Ltd chairman Carlos Ghosn, Japanese public broadcaster NHK said.
Asian shares stumble, oil surges after U.S. air strikes in Iraq
Asian shares fell on Friday, erasing early gains, while oil prices spiked after U.S. air strikes in Iraq killed a top Iranian commander, heightening geopolitical tensions.
Tesla cuts price for China-made Model 3 vehicles before delivery
U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc cut the starting price for its China-made Model 3 sedans by 16% to 299,050 yuan ($42,919) after receiving Chinese subsidies...
Security camera shows Ghosn leaving Tokyo home alone before his escape: NHK
A surveillance camera captured former Nissan Motor Co chairman Carlos Ghosn leaving his Tokyo residence alone shortly before his surprise escape from Japan, public broadcaster NHK...
Brent jumps nearly $3 after U.S. air strike kills Iran, Iraq officials
Brent crude futures jumped close to $3 on Friday to their highest since September after a U.S. air strike killed key Iranian and Iraqi military personnel,...
Oil prices jump $1 after U.S air strike kills Iran, Iraq military personnel
Oil prices jumped more than $1 on Friday after a U.S. air strike killed key Iranian and Iraqi military personnel, raising concerns that escalating Middle East...