White House touts plan to provide $1K investment accounts for newborns
White House to host event with CEOs to promote "Trump Accounts" policy giving newborn U.S. citizens $1,000 investment funds for education, housing and business expenses.
Canopy Growth to invest up to $150M in NY hemp facility
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Unemployment rates for US veterans reached an all-time low in 2018; Volkswagen looks to expand its electronic fleet
Unemployment among America's military veterans reached an all-time low in 2018; Volkswagen says it will be investing $800 million to build a new electric vehicle at its plant in Tennessee.
Volkswagen to invest $800M, build electric vehicles at Tenn. plant
The plan will create 1,000 new jobs, as well as supporting roles at parts suppliers, the company said in a press release.
More trouble for Gymboree; Taco Bell set to test vegetarian menu
Fox Business Briefs: Gymboree expected to file for a second bankruptcy in two years with plans to close all 900 of its stores; Taco Bell announces it will test a dedicated vegetarian menu.
Good news for drivers; new data shows how much Americans dug themselves into credit card debt over holidays
Morning Business Outlook: Good news for drivers as gas prices are on the decline; millions of Americans may have dug themselves into deeper credit card debt over the holiday season.
AT&T agrees to stop selling customers' data; 'Baby Shark' cracks Billboard Hot 100 list
Fox Business Briefs: AT&T agrees to end all sales of location data from mobile phones to brokers; 'Baby Shark' cracks the Billboard Hot 100 list.
Help for government workers impacted by shutdown; AI technology developed to combat account sharing
Some businesses are offering relief to workers impacted by the partial government shutdown; U.K.-based company unveils software it claims can combat account sharing on streaming sites.
Starbucks brews up more controversy; 'Fortnite' gets a failing grade
Some Starbucks stores will soon include needle-disposal boxes in their bathrooms; Better Business Bureau gives the company behind the popular 'Fortnite' video game an 'F' rating in customer service.
Federal workers turn to GoFundMe during shutdown; Sears may be getting one more chance
Some federal workers and contractors open GoFundMe accounts to raise money during the shutdown; Sears reportedly receives a last-minute offer that could save the retailer from liquidation.
Google wants to do the talking for you; Yelp names its top 100 places to eat in the US
Fox Business Briefs: Google Assistant will now help you converse in nearly 30 different languages with new interpreter mode; Yelp names its top 100 places to eat in the United States.
Apple reportedly cutting iPhone production; fate of Sears lies with its chairman
Morning Business Outlook: Apple has reportedly reduced planned production for its three new iPhone models; Sears has agreed to let its billionaire chairman Eddie Lampert compete in bankruptcy auction.
Warren Buffett predicted Sears’ downfall more than 10 years ago
The bankrupt retailer will move forward with its planned auction, set for Jan. 14.
Investor Carl Icahn exits Dollar Tree stake: Report
Icahn’s apparent exit was revealed hours after New York hedge fund Starboard Value LP disclosed a 1.7 percent stake in Dollar Tree.
Hyundai unveils a new walking car; U.S. News & World Report releases best jobs of 2019 list
Fox Business Briefs: Hyundai unveils a new car that can walk at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas; U.S. News & World Report is out with its list of the best jobs of 2019.
Amazon claims the title of world's most valuable company; government shutdown will not affect tax returns
Amazon has claimed the title of world's most valuable company for the first time; the IRS will continue to send out tax refund checks even if the partial government shutdown continues.
Vanguard's index funds: A history of evolution for investors
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Top 5 highest-yielding CDs right now
A 12-month CD at some banks now pays more than a 10-year U.S. Treasury bond.
Financial titans plan low-cost stock exchange
Founding members include Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Charles Schwab and Morgan Stanley.
How national parks are staying open during the partial government shutdown; milestone for Tesla
Fox Business Briefs: National Park Service will begin using entrance fees to pay for staffing at its highly visited parks; Tesla breaks ground on the company's first Gigafactory outside the U.S.
Apple and Samsung join forces; Disneyland raises ticket prices
Morning Business Outlook: Apple and Samsung announce plan to put iTunes on Samsung TVs; Disneyland announces raised ticket prices for its theme park for the second time in less than a year.