GE shares drop after Madoff whistleblower Harry Markopolos calls it a 'bigger fraud than Enron'
GE says in a statement that Madoff whistleblower's allegations of fraud are "entirely false and misleading."
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U.S. consumer spending strong; manufacturing struggling
U.S. retail sales surged in July as consumers bought a range of goods even as they cut back on motor vehicle purchases, which could help to...
China to counter latest U.S. tariffs as Trump vows deal on U.S. terms
China on Thursday vowed to counter the latest U.S. tariffs on $300 billion of Chinese goods but called on the United States to meet it halfway...
Wall Street rises after strong retail sales data, Walmart earnings
U.S. stocks rose in choppy trading on Thursday, as strong July retail sales data and Walmart's upbeat results eased some fears about the economy slipping into...
Utilities and these other stocks win when volatility strikes Wall Street
Here are the top performing ETFs following spikes in volatility, according to hedge fund analytics tool Kensho.
Here's when unpaid debt can reduce your Social Security payments
While most creditors can't touch your benefits, some types of delinquent debt can reduce your monthly payments.
Wall Street mixed after strong retail sales data, conflicting trade reports
U.S. stocks swung between gains and losses on Thursday as strong July retail sales and upbeat Walmart earnings eased fears of a recession, but mixed reports...
Kraft, Mondelez to pay $16 million in wheat price manipulation case
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said on Thursday Kraft Heinz Co and Mondelez International Inc will pay $16 million in penalty regarding a wheat...
Worried about a recession? Don't panic, say financial advisors, but do be prepared
If you are worried about a possible recession on the horizon, there are some smart financial moves you can make.
Memorial Trail Ice House on NextSeed
Memorial Trail Ice House, a premium food & bar venue adjacent to Memorial Park, is raising funds on NextSeed. The company is combining the ice house...
Southwest Airlines expands daily service to Hawaii
U.S. budget-friendly carrier Southwest Airlines Co will add another daily flight to Hawaii from January 2020, the company said on Thursday, as it counts on leisure...
U.S. 30-year yields drop to fresh record low below 2%
U.S. 30-year Treasury yields fell to a record low below 2% and benchmark 10-year notes dropped to a three-year trough on Thursday amid persistent worries about...
Oil deepens slide on recession fears, China's trade threats
Oil prices fell more than 1% on Thursday, extending the previous session's 3% drop, pressured by mounting recession concerns and a surprise boost in U.S. crude...
J.C. Penney quarterly loss halves, sales still fall amid turnaround
J.C. Penney Co Inc reported a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss on Thursday, as the department store operator's efforts to cut costs and shutter unprofitable businesses paid off,...
GE shares fall on report that its finances are worse than disclosed
General Electric shares fell 7.5% on Thursday after Harry Markopolos, the whistleblower in the Bernard Madoff Ponzi scheme case, said GE's financial filings were masking the...