Behind the IRS's Targeting of Conservative Groups
The IRS’s targeting of tax-exempt applications from conservative social welfare groups is worse than initially believed, a new report shows.
IRS Hearings, And What to Expect
Emac's Bottom Line: The IRS is not some mindless, acultural thing. It’s populated by human beings prone to political pressures. Here's a look at its history and what to expect from the coming hearings.
What Taxpayers Deserve to Know in IRS Nonprofit Controversy
The IRS has found itself in a deepening scandal over targeting certain nonprofit profit groups, including Tea Party supporters. Here's what every taxpayer should know.
A Cheap Health-Reform Idea the Government is Ignoring
Why is the government ignoring a cost-free way to sign up the estimated 18 million low-income uninsured for health coverage under the health-reform law?
The Golden State's Fracking Pot of Gold
A new report now says fracking could create anywhere from half a million new jobs in California by 2015, even 2.5 million jobs by 2020, plus a bundle in the way of state tax revenue.
NY AG Levies Large Fines On Credit Suisse, Barclays Over Dark Pools
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has reached a long-awaited settlement with two major Wall Street banks over alleged improprieties involving activities in their private trading venues known as "dark pools."
The Pitfalls of the Government's myRA
myRA, the government's new retirement savings vehicle, is touted as being safe but as with any investment product there are always some risks investors need to understand.
Should the Dept. of Labor Be Giving Investment Advice?
The Department of Labor has a new proposal aimed at protecting your investments. While well intended there may be some pitfalls.
Marwood Grp Gets Wells Notice in Insider Trading Crackdown on 'Political Intelligence'
Federal regulators are poised to take on “political intelligence” as part of their broad crackdown on insider trading practices, a move some legal experts say could vastly expand the current legal definition of what constitutes an illegal trade, the FOX Business Network has learned.
S&P: Cut Corporate Taxes to Create 10M New Jobs
A new report shows cutting the corporate tax rate would start to turn the U.S. into a tax haven and might bring home huge chunks of the $2 trillion in U.S. corporate cash parked overseas.
Syria's Sham Election
With more than 150,000 Syrians killed and millions more seeking refuge in neighboring Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey, a national election will be held tomorrow to give Syrian President Bashar Assad another seven-year term in charge.
Syria's Sham Election
With more than 150,000 Syrians killed and millions more seeking refuge in neighboring Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey, a national election will be held tomorrow to give Syrian President Bashar Assad another seven-year term in charge.
Jeb Bush Ties to Street Could Be Hurdle in Presidential Run
When Jeb Bush comes to New York City Thursday, his main purpose won’t be to raise money for his possible 2016 presidential bid, but to begin two days of meetings with his employer, the big Wall Street firm Barclays Capital, FOX Business has learned.
Jeb Bush Ties to Street Could Be Hurdle in Presidential Run
When Jeb Bush comes to New York City Thursday, his main purpose won’t be to raise money for his possible 2016 presidential bid, but to begin two days of meetings with his employer, the big Wall Street firm Barclays Capital, FOX Business has learned.
SanDisk 2Q Earnings Beat Expectations; Gas Prices Continue to Creep Up
Second-quarter earnings for SanDisk exceeded estimates, coming in $1.21 per share. Meanwhile, gas prices continue to creep up.
The Biggest Winners & Losers of 2015
Take a look at the stock market (the S&P 500 barely budged) and you would think 2015 was a boring year. It wasn’t. A businessman/reality show star led the crowded GOP 2016 presidential field; a controversial, 32-year old pharmaceutical executive bought a rare Wu-Tang Clan album and was arrested for securities fraud; and the government’s prime target in its insider trading probe made a comeback. Junk bonds imploded, as did some careers. In other words, there have been plenty of winners and losers to choose and learn from in 2015 from the world of business and politics. Here’s my list:
What Small Businesses Want This Election
In battleground states, small business owners share the issues that are top of mind this Election Day.
A Recession Will Roil the Presidential Race
Who does a recession hurt in a U.S. presidential election? Since the Civil War, all of the eight times the U.S. economy was in a recession, the incumbent party lost.
Kasich Can’t Win Over Steve Wynn, Yet
Ohio Governor John Kasich is the latest 2016 GOP presidential contender to attempt to woo, and at least so far, be rebuffed by casino magnate Steve Wynn, the FOX Business Network has learned.
Ways for Seniors to Adapt to No 2016 Cost of Living Adjustment
There will be no cost of living adjustment (COLA) for seniors in their Social Security checks in 2016. Effective since 1975, seniors have received these automatic benefit increases every year with the exception of 2010 and 2011.












