Still waiting for your stimulus check? Here's what the IRS says you need to do
The IRS has delivered about 161 million stimulus checks as part of President Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, but some Americans are still waiting for their payment to arrive – and the deadline is fast approaching to claim the money.
Stock futures point to a higher open to end the week
March new home sales will be among the reports that could set the direction of trading
IRS sends another batch of $1,400 stimulus checks to 2M Americans
The IRS sent out a sixth batch of stimulus checks this week, delivering payments to another 2 million Americans as part of President Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
Republicans unveil $568B infrastructure framework as counteroffer to Biden's spending plan
A group of moderate Senate Republicans on Thursday unveiled a scaled-back infrastructure proposal, a counteroffer to the massive $2.3 trillion tax and spending plan introduced by President Biden earlier this month.
Stock futures trade lower ahead of economic data
The latest jobless claim and existing home sales could steer the direction of trading
Sidestepping taper talk, ECB to stick to stimulus plans
The bank is pinning borrowing costs near record lows via massive bond purchases to see the euro zone through a scarring recession
Sanders unveils plan to make college free — paid for by new Wall Street tax
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Pramila Jayapal unveiled legislation on Wednesday to make college free for millions of Americans – a policy that would be paid for with a new tax on Wall Street.
Democrats pressure Biden to support permanent expansion of the child tax credit
A group of Democratic lawmakers is calling on the White House to include a permanent expansion of the child tax credit in its next big-ticket economic spending package amid reports that President Biden is seeking to extend it only until 2025.
Stock futures trade lower after day of losses
Dow member Verizon will lead off Wednesday’s earnings parade ahead of the opening bell
Pipeline owner: Shutdown would cause dire financial effects
The owner of the Dakota Access pipeline that moves oil from North Dakota to Illinois says shutting down the line would have dire financial consequences based on recent economic conditions.
Unemployment benefits ended prematurely for 300,000 workers during pandemic, study says
At least 300,000 out-of-work Americans have seen their unemployment benefits cut short during the coronavirus pandemic due to an outdated method that states use to tally jobless claims.
Biden prepping taxes on wealthy Americans as part of next spending bill
President Biden is reportedly preparing a slate of new tax hikes on wealthy Americans to pay for the second phase of his multitrillion-dollar spending plans.
IRS delivering more 'plus-up' stimulus checks to Americans who already filed their taxes this week
More than 700,000 Americans who already filed their 2020 tax returns will receive a supplemental stimulus check this week, the IRS said.
Stock futures mixed after record day
Traders will have more earnings reports and economic data to study on the final trading day of the week
Las Vegas hotels hiring hundreds as travel confidence returns
As more people get vaccinated against COVID-19, many are starting to feel safe enough to start traveling again. The Las Vegas Strip is already seeing that demand and hotels are needing to hire more staff, and fast.
House Democrats advance equal pay bill over Republican objections
House lawmakers on Thursday passed legislation targeting the gender pay act, known as the Paycheck Fairness Act, though the bill advanced without the support of Republicans.
Republicans prepping $650B counteroffer to Biden's spending proposal
A group of moderate Senate Republicans is drafting a scaled-back infrastructure proposal, an opening salvo as they seek to strike a deal with President Biden on a package more narrowly targeted in scope.
March retail sales surged 9.8% as consumers spent $1,400 stimulus checks
A fresh round of stimulus checks and the accelerated rollout of coronavirus vaccines sent retail sales surging in March as American consumers returned to stores and restaurants.
Stock futures rise ahead of bank earnings, economic data
The parade of bank earnings continues Thursday, with Citigroup, Bank of America and U.S. Bancorp posting ahead of the opening bell
Pace of US economic recovery accelerates, Fed says
The U.S. economic recovery accelerated to a moderate pace from late February to early April as consumers, buoyed by increased COVID-19 vaccinations and strong fiscal support, opened their wallets to spend more on travel and other items, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday.