Dow, S&P, transports hit record in winning week
U.S. stocks rose Friday as those shares benefiting most from a reopening of the economy outperformed.
Consumer spending dipped 1% as winter storms raked the US
Consumers' spending and personal incomes both fell sharply in February as severe winter storms disrupted shopping in many parts of the country and the government wrapped up distribution of $600 relief payments.
US boat sales cruise to 13-year high amid coronavirus pandemic
Ashley Webster discusses boat sales from the Palm Beach International Boat Show.
Virginia restaurant owner who defied COVID orders labeled 'imminent threat' to the community
A Virginia restaurant owner said that the state of Virginia labeled him as a “substantial and imminent threat to the community" after he refused to follow coronavirus mandates.
California 'fed up' with Dems, can flip from blue to red: Ric Grenell
Former Acting Director of National Intelligence Ric Grenell weighs in on states reopening, recalling Gov. Gavin Newsom, and the future of California.
States taxing business on federal jobs relief package
Struggling businesses in many states will still be hit with a steep tax bill for accepting federal aid.
The search for animals that could carry the next deadly virus
A number of countries around the world are involved in or fund programs to test wild animals that have been linked to past outbreaks or are considered high risk, such as bats and rodents.
Stock futures trade higher on economic rebound optimism
Investors will be watching for the latest income & spending numbers, along with consumer sentiment
Caesars puts pandemic losses at $2B, wants insurers to pay
Caesars names 60 insurers it says are rejecting its claims to recoup losses under insurance policies it had for catastrophic business losses
Most workers want to continue working from home in the post-pandemic world, survey finds
More than a year after coronavirus shut down offices worldwide, most workers now say that they actually prefer the work from home grind and would like to maintain at least a hybrid schedule in the post-pandemic world, according to a new Harvard Business School (HBS) survey.
Stocks spike as financials, materials rally on economic recovery prospects
U.S. stocks shook off a warning from Fed Chair Powell and focused on jobless claims and GDP improvements
Kudlow: Biden admin's 'awful' infrastructure bill will 'damage growth' in next 2 years
FOX Business host Larry Kudlow warned that the “awful” next big-ticket economic spending package “will damage growth in the next couple years.”
Unemployment claims sink to coronavirus pandemic low of 684,000
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell to the lowest number since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Labor Department.
5 pandemic-driven financial habits worth keeping
Financial habits that resulted from the pandemic and are worth holding on to for those who want to achieve long-term financial success and stability.
Biden administration to invest $10 billion to increase vaccine access in rural, minority communities: HHS
The Biden administration plans to invest $10 billion to expand coronavirus vaccine access to minority, rural and other underserved communities, according to a release from the administration.
Stock futures rebound ahead of GDP, jobless reports
Shares are rebounding after Wednesday's broad, late day decline led by selling of tech heavyweights
Ex-Operation Warp Speed head Slaoui fired by GSK over harassment allegation
GlaxoSmithKline has dismissed Moncef Slaoui as chairman of a company controlled by the British drugmaker after an internal investigation found he had sexually harassed a GSK employee several years ago.
Your retirement and COVID-19: 1-year later
Experts at Fidelity say retirement savings accounts have actually reached record levels during the final three months of 2020.
Janet Yellen, Fed’s Jerome Powell testify on COVID-19 relief, economy
Yellen and Powell returned to Capitol Hill for a second day of testimony.
Biden’s massive spending plan, Yellen’s enthusiasm for tax hikes a top ‘threat’ to economy: Expert
Michael Lee Strategy founder Michael Lee discusses the impact of more government spending and taxes on the economy and the market.


















