WeWork third-quarter losses widen to $1.25 billion as expansion ramps up
The We Company, owner of WeWork, said on Wednesday net losses in the third quarter widened to $1.25 billion from $497 million a year earlier as...
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S&P wobbles on fresh trade uncertainty; Disney lifts Dow
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq stock indexes slipped on Wednesday on fresh uncertainty over U.S.-China trade relations, while a jump in Walt Disney shares boosted the...
Shares, bond yields slip on sour trade deal sentiment
Global equity markets and government bond yields fell on Wednesday as sentiment soured that a U.S.-China trade deal can be reached soon and on fears intensifying...
Black student loan borrowers are defaulting at nearly twice the rate of whites: NY Fed
Student loan borrowers from mostly black neighborhoods are almost twice as likely to default on their debt as borrowers from neighborhoods that are mostly white, according...
United Auto Workers union unveils ethics reforms after U.S. corruption probe
The United Auto Workers (UAW) on Wednesday announced a series of ethics reforms in answer to a spreading U.S. federal corruption probe that has resulted in...
Google Pay to offer checking accounts through Citi, Stanford Federal next year
Alphabet Inc's Google said on Wednesday it will offer personal checking accounts next year through its Google Pay app in partnership with Citigroup Inc and a...
Trade talks between U.S. and China 'hit a snag' over farm purchases: WSJ
U.S.-China trade negotiations have 'hit a snag' over farm purchases, with China not wanting a deal that looks one-sided in the favor of the United States,...
The Social Security retirement age could go up. Here's why that change won't be easy
Restoring Social Security's solvency could require higher taxes, benefit cuts or a combination of both. Here's why one possible change, raising the full retirement age, is...
Credit Suisse raises Disney price target, subscriber estimates after strong Disney+ debut
Credit Suisse raised its 12-month price target on the stock to $163 from $150.
Del Vecchio says aims to build stable Mediobanca shareholder base
Billionaire investor Leonardo Del Vecchio, Mediobanca's biggest shareholder, said on Wednesday he aimed to create a stable ownership base for the Italian investment bank and Generali,...
One day ahead of deadline, Trump says he'll decide on auto tariffs 'soon'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he would make a decision soon on whether to impose tariffs on cars and auto parts imported into the...
MetLife sued for gender discrimination by ex-chief administrative officer
MetLife Inc was sued for gender discrimination on Wednesday by a female former senior vice president who said she was underpaid, called a "bitch" and told...
Wall Street higher as Fed's Powell says economy in 'good shape'
Wall Street's main indexes rose on Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the domestic economy was in good shape and the central bank saw...
Disney+ streaming exceeds expectations with 10 million sign-ups, shares surge
Walt Disney Co on Wednesday said its new streaming service, Disney+, reached 10 million sign-ups since launching the previous day from "extraordinary consumer demand," sending shares...
Two strategies that can help you grow this tax-advantaged account
The three key tax benefits of your health savings account are just the beginning. Savvier savers might want to shop around for the best accounts and...