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  • Report: Justice Deptartment investigating AT&T, Verizon

    The Justice Department has opened an antitrust investigation into whether AT&T and Verizon and a standards-setting group worked together to hinder...

    Apr 20

• Apr 20

  • The Latest: FAA orders inspections of more jet engines

    The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of more jet engines like the one that blew apart at 32,000 feet in a deadly accident...

    Apr 20

• Apr 20

  • Texas gains 8 rigs as US rig count rises to 1,013

    The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by five this week to 1,013

    Apr 20

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  • FAA orders inspections of more jet engines like the one in fatal Southwest accident.

    FAA orders inspections of more jet engines like the one in fatal Southwest accident.

    Apr 20

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  • Slumping tech companies weigh on US stocks

    A steep slide in technology stocks weighed on U.S. stocks Friday, pulling the market lower for the second day in a row

    Apr 20

• Apr 20

  • Mattel and Stanley Black & Decker skid while GE jumps

    Mattel and Stanley Black & Decker decline while General Electric and Ericsson advance

    Apr 20

• Apr 20

  • How major US stock indexes fared Friday

    Stocks closed broadly lower Friday, extending the market's modest losses from a day earlier

    Apr 20

• Apr 20

  • SunTrust says ex-worker may have stolen data on 1.5M clients

    SunTrust says 1.5 million clients' data potentially compromised in following employee theft

    Apr 20

• Apr 20

  • Markets Right Now: Slumping tech stocks weigh on US indexes

    A slump in big technology stocks helped pull U.S. indexes lower on Wall Street, extending the market's modest losses from a day earlier.

    Apr 20

• Apr 20

  • Big banks saved $3.6B in taxes last quarter under new law

    The nation's six big Wall Street banks saved at least $3.59 billion in taxes just last quarter due to new tax law, giving public a first glimpse in...

    Apr 20

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• Apr 20

  • Wells Fargo agrees to pay $1 billion to settle customer abuse claims

    A million customers may have been impacted by the bank's actions.

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• Apr 20

  • Wells Fargo fined $1B for mortgage, auto lending abuses

    Wells Fargo fined a combined $1 billion by federal regulators for abuses tied to its mortgage and auto lending businesses

    Apr 20

• Apr 20

  • Wells Fargo agrees to pay $1 billion to settle customer abuse claims

    A million customers may have been impacted by the bank's actions.

    Apr 20

• Apr 20

  • Southwest offers apology, compensation to passengers

    Southwest offers apology and compensation to passengers involved in emergency landing incident

    Apr 20

• Apr 20

  • Fairfax bids $300 million for Toys R Us's Canada business

    Fairfax bids $300 million for Toys R Us's Canada's business; retailer designates bidder as "stalking horse"

    Apr 20

• Apr 20

  • Wells Fargo hit with $1 billion fine for auto loan and mortgage abuses

    Wells Fargo hit with $1 billion fine for auto loan and mortgage abuses

    Apr 20

• Apr 20

  • Stock markets steady, oil slips after Trump slams OPEC

    Global stock markets subdued amid trade worries, while the oil fell after President Donald Trump slammed OPEC for keeping prices high

    Apr 20

• Apr 20

  • Kushner Cos. subpoenaed by feds after AP report

    The Kushner Cos. is confirming it was subpoenaed by federal prosecutors for information related to an Associated Press report that the company filed...

    Apr 20

• Apr 20

  • ZTE protests US penalty, says it is seeking solution

    Chinese tech giant ZTE Corp. has warned a ban on access to U.S. technology threatens the company's survival and said it is looking for a legal...

    Apr 20

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  • Asian shares fall back on trade worries, tech outlook

    Asian shares fall back on trade worries, tech outlook

    Apr 20

• Apr 19

  • As doors close in the US, China's Huawei shifts to Europe

    As doors close in the US, Chinese telecoms and smartphone giant Huawei shifts focus to Europe

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Southwest Airlines sought more time for engine inspections

    Southwest Airlines sought more time last year to inspect fan blades like the one that snapped off during one of its flights Tuesday in an engine...

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Reports: Wells Fargo to be fined $1B as early as Friday

    Reports: Federal regulators plan to fine Wells Fargo as much as $1 billion as early as Friday for abuses tied to its auto lending and mortgage...

    Apr 19

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    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Mattel CEO to step down after being at helm for 14 months

    Mattel's CEO Margaret Georgiadis is leaving the company; company names a Mattel director and former studio exec

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • How major US stock indexes fared Thursday

    Stocks closed broadly lower, snapping a three-day winning streak for the market

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Philip Morris and Procter & Gamble stumble as Amazon surges

    Philip Morris International and Procter & Gamble fall while Amazon.com and American Express jump

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Markets Right Now: First loss this week for US stocks

    Stocks closed lower for the first time this week, weighed down by losses in technology and consumer products companies.

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Correction: Obit-Mellon story

    Correction: Obit-Mellon story

    Apr 19

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  • Anne Wojcicki, CEO of 23andMe, shares advice on overcoming setbacks

    Before launching 23andME, Anne Wojcicki spent 10 years working in healthcare.

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Even as markets shake, investors seek the riskiest corners

    Even as stock markets struggle around the world, investors are continuing to pour money into funds that invest in stocks from China, Brazil and other...

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Proper use of oxygen mask could be lifesaving

    If airline oxygen masks drop, putting one over your mouth and nose for best results

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Cell phones, biometrics fuel jump in bank account ownership

    Roughly seven out of every 10 adults worldwide now has some form of a bank account, the World Bank said, fueled by the proliferation of cell...

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Ghost in the machine: Indian motorcycles may self-start

    Ghost in the machine: Faulty switch can cause some Indian motorcycles to start by themselves

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Average US 30-year mortgage rate rose to 4.47 percent

    Long-term U.S. mortgage rates climbed upward this week, slightly worsening affordability for homebuyers

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • When to ignore credit card advice

    Credit card advice isn't one-size-fits-all, and in some cases generic tips could hurt more than help

    Apr 19

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  • A glance at US mortgage rates

    A glance at US mortgage rates

    Apr 19

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  • P&G reports flat 3Q profit, buys Merck unit

    P&G reports flat 3Q profit on tougher competition as it expands with Merck unit purchase

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Global stocks take a breather as oil price rally continues

    Global stock markets traded in fairly narrow ranges Thursday following a solid rebound based on waning fears about a trade war

    Apr 19

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  • Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba sets plans for Thailand

    Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba to step up investments in Thailand

    Apr 19

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  • Unilever announces share buyback, dividend boost

    Unilever, the consumer goods multinational whose brands include Dove, Knorr and Ben & Jerry's, says that it is planning a share buyback worth up to 6...

    Apr 19

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  • Novartis 1Q profit jumps 12 percent as heart drug sales soar

    Swiss pharmaceuticals company Novartis says net income jumped 12 percent in the first quarter, pointing to explosive growth in its heart-failure drug...

    Apr 19

• Apr 18

  • Asian shares higher on optimism about global growth

    Asian shares higher as optimism on global economy helps investors shake off worries about geopolitical risks

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • North Korea has a new budget and it's full of fiscal hijinks

    North Korean Economics 101: Pyongyang's new national budget reflects steady growth, gives big boosts to just about everything and perplexes experts...

    Apr 18

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  • US sorghum growers fear China tariffs could cost them dearly

    American sorghum farmers fear they will lose their largest export market if China follows through with a tariff on their crop

    Apr 18

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  • American Express 1Q profits rise 31 percent, helped by taxes

    Credit card giant American Express says it had the second-highest quarterly profit in its history last quarter, driven by strong customer spending on...

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • Amazon says it has more than 100 million paid Prime members

    Amazon says it has 100 million paid Prime members, the first time the company has given out a specific number on its paid subscriber base

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • Liquidation firms win bid for The Bon-Ton Stores

    Department store operator The Bon-Ton Stores facing liquidation after bankruptcy auction

    Apr 18