Mattel CEO leaving a year after joining from Google
Margo Georgiadis is turning over the toy company reins to former studio executive Ynon Kreiz.
Oil
‘Boom time’ for US oil, gas producers
In the feast-or-famine world of America’s oil and gas business, the famine has given way to the feast.
Business Leaders
Cuba’s new president unlikely to undo Castro economic legacy
Communist system expected to survive transition of power.
Business Leaders
Why NFL great Herschel Walker still does 2,000 sit-ups a day
The former running back credits his workout routine as a key to his success as an entrepreneur.
What to Know About Your Taxes
Tax Day 2019: Why you should start prepping now
President Trump signed cuts into law in December, but most of the changes will affect next year’s returns.
IRS needs to modernize crashing computer system, lacks funds
On one of the busiest tax days of the year, IRS software failures highlight a desperate need for the agency to modernize its systems.
On Tax Day, Republicans hope filers are mindful of tax cuts
GOP lawmakers are looking ahead to a second phase.
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Sports
Lance Armstrong: A timeline of his cycling career
A timeline of Lance Armstrong's cycling career and controversy.
Lance Armstrong settles $100M lawsuit with US government
Lance Armstrong has reached a $5 million settlement with the federal government in a whistleblower lawsuit that could have sought $100 million in damages from the cyclist who was stripped of his record seven Tour de France victories after admitting he used performance-enhancing drugs throughout much of his career.
GoDaddy, Danica Patrick hope to fulfill dreams after IndyCar
While Danica Patrick may be calling it quits on the track, the racing legend is as driven as ever.
Wells Fargo said near settlement of up to $1B with regulators
An agreement is expected to be announced as soon as Friday.
Houlihan, Lecce, McHugh promoted to senior VPs by MLB
Patrick Houlihan, Jamie Leece and Barbara McHugh have been promoted to senior vice presidents by Major League Baseball.
Evidence of an oil spill was obvious, but was it a crime?
A Texas company that owns an oil pipeline that spilled 140,000 gallons of crude along the California coast faces a criminal trial three years after the disaster.
How NYSE Works With ETF Issuers to Launch Funds
This article was originally published on ETFTrends.com.
How Amazon Prime Compares to These 3 Leading Membership-Based Businesses
Memberships and subscriptions are the way to go.
Badger Meter Deals With a "Lumpy" First Quarter
Delayed orders ate into the meter manufacturer's margins in the first three months of 2018.
Stocks
Stocks post first loss of the week as tech companies drop
U.S. stocks were broadly lower in early trading Thursday, weighed down by losses in technology companies and makers of consumer products.
Mattel CEO to step down after being at helm for 14 months
Mattel Inc. says that its CEO Margo Georgiadis is stepping down to pursue a new opportunity in the tech sector.
Markets Right Now: First loss this week for US stocks
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Intel Corp. May Be Entering the Smartphone, Tablet and Wearable Chip Markets
An Intel job listing points to the company's entry into these markets.
Mattel CEO leaving a year after joining from Google
Margo Georgiadis, a former ad executive at the online giant, is turning over the reins to former studio executive Ynon Kreiz.
2 black men arrested at Starbucks get an apology from police
Rashon Nelson initially brushed it off when the Starbucks manager told him he couldn't use the restroom because he wasn't a paying customer.
Michigan sues company over Great Lakes power cable damage
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has sued the company he says damaged electric cables and oil pipelines in a Great Lakes channel by dragging a tugboat anchor across them.
Business Highlights
___ 2 black men arrested at Starbucks get an apology from police PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Two black men whose arrest at a Starbucks in Philadelphia has triggered a furor over racial profiling say they are pushing for changes to make sure that what they went through doesn't happen to anyone else.
Direxion Adds Bullish Innovative Tech ETF Play
This article was originally published on ETFTrends.com.
Retirement
What should you do with your 401(k) when you leave your job?
During the course of a career, you may change jobs a few times. What should you do with the money in your 401(k)?
52% of kids will graduate from college; 100% of us will retire: Dave Ramsey
The personal finance expert has made his mission to help people get on a sound financial footing.
Retirement saving: How to financially prepare to be a millionaire
Saving for your golden years may be as easy as taking advantage of 401(k) plans offered by employers.
3 Key Takeaways From CSX Corporation's First-Quarter Earnings
We discuss a positive leap in operating efficiency in the first quarter and two other significant points shareholders shouldn't miss.
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
On a day stocks slumped, American Express rose following its first-quarter report and Philip Morris plummeted on disappointing sales of cigarette alternatives.
US officials: 16 nations agree to track Venezuela corruption
Two senior U.S. Treasury officials say finance ministers from several Latin American nations as well as the U.S. and Europe have agreed to work jointly to locate and seize assets arising from corruption by Venezuelan government insiders.
Stocks post first loss of the week as tech companies drop
U.S. stocks were broadly lower in early trading Thursday, weighed down by losses in technology companies and makers of consumer products.
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide.
Mattel CEO to step down after being at helm for 14 months
Mattel Inc. says that its CEO Margo Georgiadis is stepping down to pursue a new opportunity in the tech sector.
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday
Stocks closed broadly lower Thursday, snapping a three-day winning streak.
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