Earnings Report

Facebook is taking a $3 billion charge as a contingency against a possible fine by the Federal Trade Commission.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk faced some headwinds in the latest quarter.

Microsoft's ongoing push to get automakers, retailers and other businesses onto its cloud computing platform helped power the company's third-quarter earnings ahead of Wall Street expectations Wednesday.

When Boeing releases first quarter results Wednesday, investors will be looking beyond profit and revenue numbers to clues about the fate of the company's best-selling plane and when it might fly again.

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Wednesday: Anadarko Petroleum Corp., up $7.41 to $71.40

The FTC launched an inquiry into Facebook's data practices in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

Total revenue rose 14 percent to $30.57 billion in the third quarter ended March 31, beating analysts' average estimate of $29.84 billion, according to IBES data from Refinitiv.

Norfolk Southern Corp. delivered a 23% improvement in its first-quarter profit as the railroad began implementing a comprehensive plan to cut costs and improve productivity.

Domino's Pizza Inc.'s first quarter earnings aren't likely to calm investors' concerns about slowing growth at the world's biggest pizza chain.

AT&T Inc. on Wednesday reported first quarter earnings of $4.1 billion.

Anthem Inc. on Wednesday reported first quarter earnings of $1.55 billion.

The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.

Increased demand for construction equipment in North America helped push Caterpillar's revenue 5% higher and the company beat forecasts.

The Latest on Boeing Co.'s quarterly results.