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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.

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.

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.  

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.

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:

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.