Wall St. higher on tech boost, trade hopes
U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday after comments from Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin's fueled optimism that the United States and China were close to striking a trade...
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Bitcoin soars past $13,000 as Facebook's Libra fuels demand
Bitcoin jumped to an 18-month high on Wednesday, as investors looked for safety in alternative investments amid geopolitical tension, and cheered prospects that Facebook Inc's Libra...
In a rare occurrence, both stocks and bonds are having a great year
Something unusual is happening in financial markets, and it could mean more gains lie ahead for stocks, if history is any indication.
Credit Suisse initiates Tesla coverage, sees 15% downside amid competition
Credit Suisse initiated coverage of Tesla Wednesday with an "underperform" rating.
Bayer seeks glyphosate litigation advice as Elliott reveals stake
Chemicals giant Bayer, under pressure from activist shareholders, said on Wednesday it has hired an external lawyer to advise its supervisory board and has set up...
Huawei Technologies loses trade secrets theft case against U.S. chip designer
A U.S. jury on Wednesday cleared California semiconductor designer CNEX Labs Inc of stealing trade secrets from Chinese electronics giant Huawei Technologies.
House passes bill that would block enforcement of new SEC investor protection rule
One of the amendments attached to an appropriations bill would prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from implementing and enforcing its "Regulation Best Interest."
Bayer seeks outside advice on litigation as Elliott reveals stake
Chemicals giant Bayer, under pressure from activist shareholders, said on Wednesday it has hired an external lawyer to advise its supervisory board and has set up...
General Electric's machinists oppose tentative labor deal
The machinists union said on Wednesday it opposes a tentative labor contract reached this week with General Electric Co, potentially impeding the Boston-based conglomerate's efforts to...
Wall Street gains on tech rally, trade hopes rekindled
Technology shares led the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq higher on Wednesday after remarks by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin rekindled hopes for a de-escalation of U.S.-China...
Tech boost, trade optimism lead Wall Street higher
Wall Street rose on Wednesday, as technology shares gained on the back of Micron's upbeat results, while comments from Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin fueled hopes that...
Just 43% of Americans say they could come up with $2,000 for an emergency
Despite headlines of record low unemployment and a booming economy, just 43% of Americans are certain they could come up with $2,000.
Paychex shares fall after Bank of America downgrades, blaming 'excessive valuation'
Shares of Paychex dropped on Wednesday after Bank of America downgraded the stock due to its "excessive valuation" and "underwhelming fundamentals."
Oil prices rise more than 2% as U.S. crude, products stockpiles fall
Oil prices rose more than 2% on Wednesday and hit their highest in about a month, buoyed by U.S. government data that showed a larger-than-expected drawdown...
Women and minorities receive less from Social Security. Politicians are looking to change that
Congressional Democrats took to the Hill on Wednesday in the latest push for Social Security reform. Their mission: to help get women and minorities better financial...