Soros bets on social media, BlackRock
The billionaire investor adds Chevron and Apple to his portfolio, according to a regulatory filing.
Turkey increases tariffs on some US goods, escalating feud
Turkey is increasing tariffs on imports of series of U.S. products, escalating a feud with the United States that has helped trigger a currency crisis.
Markets Right Now: Tech weakness pulls stock indexes lower
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Elizabeth Warren's Accountable Capitalism Act would force companies to look beyond shareholders
The senator is hoping to steer companies away from focusing solely on maximizing shareholder returns.
Nuke talks uncertain, US hits shippers with NKorea sanctions
The Trump administration is imposing sanctions on three foreign companies it says are helping North Korea with illicit shipments of goods to fund its nuclear program.
The Latest: Qatar pledges investment in Turkey amid crisis
The Latest on Turkey's currency crisis (all times local): 11:20 a.m.
Asian stocks slide as investors fret over China's economy
Global stocks are sinking Wednesday as an unexpected drop in profits for Chinese tech giant Tencent has investors worrying about economic growth.
These states have the most million dollar homes
23 new cities will join the ranks of cities where the average price of a home is $1 million or more.
Home builders souring on housing market?
Home builders' confidence falls to 11-month low
US factory output rose solid 0.3 percent in July
U.S. industrial production rose modestly last month, held down by drops in mining and utilities.
A rising concern? After straws, balloons get more scrutiny
Now that plastic straws may be headed for extinction, could Americans' love of balloons get deflated too?
Macy's rebound continues into 2Q, but shares tumble
Macy's is raising its annual profit forecast as the department store reported an unexpected increase in a key sales measure.
White House admits error for false claim on black employment
The White House has acknowledged error in its false claim that President Donald Trump created three times as many jobs for African-Americans than President Barack Obama.
David Tepper’s hedge fund slashes Facebook stake
The fund also cut its stake in Google parent Alphabet
US retail sales increase strongly in July
Consumer spending is being supported by a tightening labor market, which is steadily pushing up wages.
US 2Q productivity strongest in 3 years
Data for the first quarter was revised lower.
Ford to spend roughly $740M on Detroit redevelopment plans
Ford Motor Co. plans to spend roughly $740 million renovating Detroit's long vacant train depot and redeveloping other area properties for research and development of self-driving vehicles .
British inflation rate rises, keeping squeeze on households
The inflation rate in Britain has picked up, keeping a squeeze on households facing the uncertainty of Brexit.
Global markets sink on growth concerns, Turkey jitters
Shares were mostly lower in Asia early Wednesday despite a rally overnight on Wall Street as investors' jitters over the Turkish currency crisis eased.
Stocks slip as Turkey escalates feud with US
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 300 points in midday trading.


















