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• Aug 17

  • Stock market gyrates as the economic picture gets blurred

    Stocks gyrate in August as investors try to figure out if a recession is in the cards

    Aug 17

• Aug 17

  • UPS invests in self-driving trucks, reveals it's already been using them

    The company has been using TuSimple, a self-driving truck startup.

    Aug 17

• Aug 16

  • US stocks end turbulent week with broad gains

    Stocks around the world jumped Friday to cap another tumultuous week

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

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    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • How major US stock indexes fared Friday

    Stocks marched broadly higher Friday as Wall Street capped a turbulent week on an upbeat note, though the market still posted its third straight...

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Nvidia and GE rise while Dillard's and Sasol fall

    Nvidia and GE rise while Dillard's and Sasol fall

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Markets Right Now: Stocks end turbulent week broadly higher

    Stocks ended a wild week with solid gains, but not enough to prevent major indexes from logging their third weekly losses in a row.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Trump appoints student loan industry exec to watchdog job

    The Trump administration appoints longtime student loan industry executive to be the government's top watchdog for the $1.5 trillion student loan...

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • US home building fell 4% in July, slowing housing market

    US housing starts fell 4% in July, driven by decline in apartment building construction

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • US home construction fell 4% in July

    US housing starts fell 4% in July, driven by decline in apartment building construction

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Flooding, a trade war and Deere cuts outlook again

    Deere & Co. pulls back on profit forecasts for the year as flooding and a trade fight with China hammers farmers

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • US housing starts fell 4% in July, driven by decline in apartment building construction

    US housing starts fell 4% in July, driven by decline in apartment building construction

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Global stocks recover some ground at end of turbulent week

    Global stock markets looked set to end a turbulent week on a positive note though worries about the U.S. economy and the trade conflict between the...

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Worried about a recession? Protect yourself but don't panic

    Now is a time to prepare, not panic.

    Aug 16

• Aug 15

  • Weak global growth likely to mean US slowdown, not recession

    Weak global growth threatens US with slowdown, but probably not recession

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Whistleblower accuses GE of fraud, misleading investors

    A whistleblower known for warning regulators about Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme is accusing General Electric of misleading investors, sending the...

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • What is an inverted yield curve? It's a recession's canary in a coal mine.

    What is an inverted yield curve?

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

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    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • How major US stock indexes fared Thursday

    Stocks ended another roller-coaster day mostly higher on Wall Street, making up just a fraction of the ground they lost in a huge plunge the day...

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • US stock indexes end mostly higher after volatile day

    Investors rode out another turbulent day on Wall Street Thursday that kept stock indexes flipping between gains and losses until a final late-day...

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Dow closes flat, holding most of Wednesday's steep losses

    The three major stock indices didn't move much from Wednesday's close.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Walmart and Agilent rise; Tapestry and General Electric fall

    Walmart and Agilent rise; Tapestry and General Electric fall

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Tapestry offers downbeat outlook and its stock tumbles

    Upscale handbag and fashion maker Tapestry offers downbeat earnings, sales outlook

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Markets Right Now: Stocks end a bumpy day mostly higher

    Stocks ended another roller-coaster day mostly higher on Wall Street, making up just a fraction of the ground they lost in a huge plunge the day...

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • A glance at US mortgage rates: 30-year loan stays at 3.60%

    A glance at US mortgage rates: long-term average rates remain near historically low levels against a backdrop of volatile financial markets around the...

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • All eyes on Wall Street after stocks suffer worst drop of year

    Ismael Wrixen, CEO of FE International, discusses the Dow Jones Industrial Average's largest decline in 2019 and Inc.'s list of the 5,000...

    Aug 15

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• Aug 15

  • US long-term mortgage rates stay near historic lows

    US long-term mortgage rates stay near historic lows with 30-year average at 3.60%

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • JCPenney halves losses, will begin selling used clothing

    JC Penney cuts losses in half, turns to used clothing sales in bid to ramp up sales

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • As bond yields fall, S&P 500 dividends could lure investors

    With bond yields plunging because of worries about the global economy, investors might turn their attention to companies in the S&P 500 paying some...

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • How to bypass ATM fees while you're on the road

    Don't give in to those pricey out-of-network ATMs when you're on the road and need cash

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Retailers wrestle with a volatile trade policy with China

    Retailers and consumer product makers struggle in a world where trade policies change on the dime

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Walmart delivers big in 2Q

    Walmart offers dose of optimism amid concerns over weakening economic growth

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • US retail sales up solidly in a sign of consumer optimism

    US retail sales rose a solid 0.7% in July in a sign of consumer optimism

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • US industrial output fell 0.2% in July as factories struggle

    US industrial production fell 0.2% in July, as factory activity slumped in a worrisome sign for economy

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Stocks rise on signs U.S. consumers keep spending; Dow gains 100 points a day after dropping 800

    Stocks rise on signs U.S. consumers keep spending; Dow gains 100 points a day after dropping 800

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • US industrial production fell 0.2% in July, as factory activity slumped in a worrisome sign for economy

    US industrial production fell 0.2% in July, as factory activity slumped in a worrisome sign for economy

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • US productivity grew a healthy 2.3% rate in 2nd quarter

    US productivity rises at a healthy 2.3% pace in the 2nd quarter as growth remained steady

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • US productivity rises at a solid 2.3% pace in the 2nd quarter as growth remained steady

    US productivity rises at a solid 2.3% pace in the 2nd quarter as growth remained steady

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • US retail sales rose a solid 0.7% in July in sign of consumer optimism

    US retail sales rose a solid 0.7% in July in sign of consumer optimism

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • US recession fears stalk markets as stocks fall again

    Global stock markets mostly lower after Wall Street falls on recession fears

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Tiffany introduces men's jewelry collection

    Tiffany targets "captive audience" with new line: men's jewelry

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Stocks slide after bond market warns again of recession

    Asian stocks follow Wall Street lower as investors fear possible recession

    Aug 15

• Aug 14

  • Warren Buffett's firm adds to its Amazon, bank investments

    Billionaire Warren Buffett's company has been adding more Amazon shares to its investment cart

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

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    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • Retailers wrestle with a volatile trade policy with China

    Retailers and consumer product makers struggle in a world where trade policies change on the dime

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday

    The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 800 points in a broad sell-off on Wall Street Wednesday after the bond market flashed a warning sign about...

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • Macy's and Exxon fall while Newmont and Presidio rise

    Macy's and Exxon fall while Newmont and Presidio rise

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • Markets Right Now: Dow drops 800 after bonds flash warning

    The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 800 points after the bond market flashed a warning sign about a possible recession for the first time since...

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • Stocks fall as bond market flashes recession warning for first time since 2007

    Stocks fall sharply as bond market flashes recession warning for first time since 2007; Dow industrials sink 800 points

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • WeWork reveals rapid growth and massive losses ahead of IPO

    WeWork reveals huge losses and breakneck growth ahead of anticipated stock market debut

    Aug 14