Trump will go down as one of the 'greatest presidents', says ex-sheriff Joe Arpaio
Ex-sheriff Joe Arpaio on his support of President Donald Trump and a potential presidential pardon.
American Express to pay $96M to consumers over discriminatory card terms
American Express will pay $96 million to consumers in Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories over discriminatory terms in its credit card agreements, according to the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
How ESPN botched Robert Lee decision, according to media experts
Facing a charged political climate after the Charlottesville protests, ESPN misjudged its audience when it pulled broadcaster Robert Lee from calling a University of Virginia football game because he shares a name with Confederate general Robert E. Lee, sports media experts told FOX Business on Wednesday.
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Will Wal-Mart Make a Shopping Giant Out of Google Express?
The leading retailer teams up with a giant of online business. What's next?
Meaning of 'clean coal' mentioned by Trump unclear
President Donald Trump invoked "clean coal" at his rally in Phoenix, repeating a phrase that's often used by coal industry supporters to put a positive spin on the heavily polluting fuel.
Speaker says agency chief should be fired; governor says no
An attorney representing South Carolina's major industries says ratepayers have repeatedly been shortchanged by a decade-old state law encouraging nuclear power construction, but state regulators can reject a utility's efforts to recoup billions more from residents for two now-abandoned nuclear reactors.
Top 3 Stocks for Retirees to Consider
Rest easy in your retirement with these three promising dividend payers.
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Are You Too Old to Buy a House?
There's no age that's considered too old to buy a house. However, there are different considerations to make when buying a house near or in retirement.
The Latest: House speaker seeks agency head's resignation
The Latest on the abandonment of a nuclear power project in South Carolina (all times local): 5 p.m. Legislators ended a hearing on the failure of a nuclear power project in South Carolina debating whether they could legally ask state regulators about their role in the debacle.
Business Highlights
___ Walmart joins forces with Google on voice-activated shopping NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is diving into voice-activated shopping.
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Conservative Investors
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5 Things to Know About Cash-Back Credit Cards
Cash-back rewards credit cards pay you every time you swipe your card, but here's what you should know before you apply.
3 Stocks to Hold for the Next 50 Years
What do water treatment, social media, and a film studio have in common? They're all long, long-term buys.
Ameren Illinois using drones to detect power outages
Ameren Illinois is using drones to detect power outages, inspect power lines and poles, and plan for construction projects.
Puerto Rico creates new pension plan for struggling retirees
Puerto Rico's governor on Wednesday signed a law that establishes a pay-as-you-go pension plan and sets aside $2 billion this year for tens of thousands of retirees who depend on a public pension system that's expected to run out of money next month.
Muni bond Wednesday update: 10-year yield falls
A look at the AP Municipal Bond Index for Wednesday, Aug. 23: BIGGEST MOVER: 23-year bonds.
EPA taps Alabama business lobbyist to lead Southeast region
A business lobbyist and ex-environmental regulator has been tapped as the new regional administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection office that oversees eight Southeastern states.
Stocks
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
On a down day for the market, Lowe's fell on earnings, and American Eagle rose.
Lowe's and Stryker fall while Express and Wal-Mart rise
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Wednesday: Lowe's Cos., down $2.81 to $73.01
Why Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Intra-Cellular Therapies, and Express Jumped Today
These stocks gained ground even as Wall Street struggled. Find out why.
How major US stock market indexes fared Wednesday
Stocks retreated on Wednesday and gave back some of their gains from a day earlier, when the Standard & Poor's 500 index had one of its best days of the year.
US stock indexes sag as a two-day rally peters out
Stocks hit a wall on Wednesday and gave back some of their gains from a day earlier, when the Standard & Poor's 500 index had one of its best days of the year.
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Casino campaign hires firm behind European Union exit effort
A campaign to persuade voters to approve a southern Maine casino has reported getting assistance from a firm that helped persuade British voters to withdraw from the European Union.
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Figures on government spending and debt in millions of dollars.
Woman says stranger's ashes in father's urn, sues for $2.5M
A woman is suing an Oregon cremation company for $2.5 million, claiming it gave her the remains of a stranger instead of her deceased father.
Why Petmed Express Inc's Shares Plunged 19% Today
A report from a short-seller was pretty damaging to Petmed Express Inc today.
Markets Right Now: US stocks pull back after a 2-day rally
The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:35 a.m.
Grain mixed, livestock lower
Grain futures were mixed Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Here's What's Pushing Up 22nd Century Group Inc. Stock Today
Investors are responding to claims this tiny company will become the king of a soon-to-exist market for non-addictive tobacco.
Why Seaspan Corporation Stock Just Jumped 10%
Containership industry shows signs of life.
Automated safety systems are preventing car crashes, studies say
Safety systems to prevent cars from drifting into another lane or that warn drivers of vehicles in their blind spots are beginning to live up to their potential.
Former Dutch government minister to lead tainted egg probe
The Dutch government has appointed a former justice minister to lead an investigation into the illegal use of a pesticide to treat laying hens for lice infestations, which sparked a food scare in Europe and beyond and led to the destruction of millions of eggs.
Flint scholarship plan gets $2M from Pistons owner, utility
Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores and a Michigan utility's foundation are each committing $1 million to help fund college scholarships in Flint in the wake of the city's water crisis.
Mississippi shipyard to fix destroyer hit in June collision
A U.S. Navy destroyer damaged in a June collision that killed seven sailors will be repaired at a Mississippi shipyard, the Navy announced Wednesday.
Amazon posts fake job listing to replace Jeremy Clarkson on The Grand Tour
Amazon jokes about temporarily replacing The Grand Tour host Jeremy Clarkson.
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