More than half of adults over 50 would rather die than do this
The prospect of living in a nursing care facility is so unsavory that 54% of adults over age 50 say they would rather die than reside...
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As S&P 500 hits record highs, investors may be planning to take some risk off the table
As the market climbs to new highs, you might be tempted to ratchet back your exposure to stocks. But now is not the time to do...
Fed expected to cut rates, but resilient economy may signal pause ahead
The Federal Reserve is expected to reduce interest rates on Wednesday, but new data showing resilient U.S. economic growth may make that rate cut the last...
Former Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson testifies in climate change fraud trial
Former Exxon Mobil Corp Chief Executive Officer Rex Tillerson answered questions on Wednesday about the oil major's methods of measuring potential costs of climate change, as...
Citi plans to withdraw from two-thirds of foreign exchange platforms: FT
Citigroup Inc plans to compete on fewer foreign exchange platforms to win business from clients, Financial Times reported earlier on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the...
Wall Street flat on mixed earnings; all eyes on Fed
U.S. stock indexes treaded water on Wednesday as investors assessed mixed corporate reports in the thick of earnings season, while bracing for a policy decision by...
Boeing CEO admits mistakes on key 737 MAX safety system
Boeing Co Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg acknowledged the company made mistakes in the development of a key safety system known as MCAS at the center of...
Oil extends losses as U.S. stockpiles jump
Oil prices extended losses Wednesday after a steep U.S. crude inventory build added to worries about a possible delay in resolving the U.S.-China trade war, which...
GM President Mark Reuss takes on additional responsibilities
General Motors Co said on Wednesday President Mark Reuss would now oversee North America, South America, China and international regions.
GE shares jump the most in a decade after earnings beat, company raises cash flow forecast
On a nonadjusted basis, and including certain accounting charges, GE still lost $9.5 billion in the quarter.
Magna International to build hybrid transmissions for BMW
Canadian auto-parts maker Magna International said on Wednesday it would build dual-clutch and hybrid transmissions for German carmaker BMW under a multi-year contract.
GE to lose $1.4 billion this year from Boeing 737 Max grounding but expects jet's return next year
GE makes the LEAP engines used for the 737 Max, which has been grounded worldwide following two deadly crashes in the past year.
Fidelity Contrafund cuts value of WeWork stake by 35%
Fidelity Investments cut the value of Contrafund's stake in WeWork Companies Inc by 35% in September amid turmoil surrounding the office-sharing startup's failed initial public offering...
Malaysian financier Jho Low ready to address other issues after U.S. settlement
Fugitive financier Jho Low is ready to address issues related to the 1MDB scandal in Malaysia or elsewhere, a spokesman from the Wells Haslem Mayhew Strategic...
Samsung Elec upbeat on chip outlook as third-quarter profit plunges
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said chip sales should pick up next year after it reported on Thursday that third-quarter operating profit more than halved due to...