Hot economy a big headache for Dems in 2020: Varney
FBN's Stuart Varney on the challenges for 2020 Democratic candidates campaigning against the Trump economy.
A Trump dilemma: Finding a dovish GOP ally to serve on Fed
The skeptical response to President Donald Trump's choice of Stephen Moore for the Federal Reserve has thrown a spotlight on the tough task Trump has set for himself: Finding a rare conservative ally who both favors cutting interest rates and is respected enough to win Senate confirmation.
Kellogg shares drop on lower outlook, sluggish North America
Kellogg Co. (K) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $282 million.
Ford to open truck owner-oriented call center in Houston
Ford Motor Company plans to open a customer service call center in Houston that will mean about 500 jobs.
Aging millennials projected to drive up US housing prices
Becoming a homeowner is likely to get more costly and competitive over the next decade as millions more Americans enter the age range where people typically seek to buy their first home.
Ray Dalio: Adoption of Ocasio-Cortez backed economic theory 'inevitable'
Bill Gates has referred to modern monetary theory as “some crazy talk.”
Uber riders can buy transit tickets on app for Denver
Riders in Denver will soon be able to buy tickets for public transportation using the Uber app, the latest step on the ride-hailing company's mission to become a one-stop shop for transportation.
Accepted! How to decipher your college aid
With college acceptances in hand, now comes the hard part: understanding your financial aid offers.
UK economy to slow near-term as Brexit preparations halted
The Bank of England is set to provide its first forecasts of what Britain's Brexit delay will mean for the British economy.
Stocks close down for 2nd day in wake of Fed decision, oil price slump
Stocks end lower for second day in wake of Fed decision, oil price slump.
Caterpillar hikes dividend to record levels as outlook remains rosy
The industrial giant plans to increase its dividend every year for the next four years.
World stocks waver as Fed steers clear of signaling rate cut
Asian stocks were mixed on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate intact and steered clear of suggesting that a cut was possible this year.
Where the average US worker can afford to buy a house
Affordability is a challenge no matter what you make, or where you live.
Asian stocks mixed as Fed steers clear of signaling rate cut
Stocks moved broadly higher in early trading on Wall Street Wednesday as large U.S. companies continued to surprise investors with solid profits.
May Day 2019: Workers demand higher wages, rights, respect
Thousands of trade union members and activists are marking May Day by marching through Asia's capitals and demanding better working conditions and expanding labor rights.
How the major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
U.S. stocks gave up some early gains and ended broadly lower Wednesday after the head of the Federal Reserve appeared to play down the possibility of an interest rate cut this year, something some investors had been hoping for.
Business Highlights
___ Many college grads feel their grip on middle class loosening WASHINGTON (AP) — A college degree has long been a ticket to the U.S. middle class.
Fed signals neither a rate hike nor a cut is likely soon
The Federal Reserve is all but sure to keep interest rates on hold Wednesday — and for the foreseeable future — even as President Donald Trump keeps up his attacks on the Fed for not cutting rates.
Small businesses extend streak of erratic job creation
Small business hiring gained in April, extending a run of erratic job creation.
Markets Right Now: Stocks give up early gain, close lower
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