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.
JCPenney struggling after Sears bankruptcy; wireless carriers going to war against robocalls
Fox Business Briefs: JCPenney is struggling to survive after fellow department store chain Sears filed for bankruptcy; wireless carriers stepping up the fight against robocalls.
Facebook could be facing a record-setting fine; Pope Francis has an unexpected announcement
Morning Business Outlook: Facebook may be facing the biggest fine ever imposed by the Federal Trade Commission; Pope Francis launches an app during his traditional Sunday service.
Mutual funds grabbed stocks as market tanked in December
Passive funds piled into stocks last month.
CVS and Walmart work out a deal; Tiffany hints at sparkly sales report
Fox Business Briefs: CVS Health and Walmart are announcing a new pharmacy benefits network; Tiffany is reporting it expects record sales and profits for the full year.
Tesla announces upcoming job cuts; Burger King takes on McDonald's Big Mac
Tesla says it will reduce its workforce by 7 percent in an effort to lower the cost of its Model 3; Burger King is taking on McDonald's Big Mac with the launch of the new Big King XL burger.
Robert Shiller: Vanguard's John Bogle "stay the course" style still sage advice
Yale University economics professor Robert Shiller admired Vanguard Group founder John Bogle for his investors’ rights crusade that span three decades.
Gates urges donors to invest in health for global security and growth
"The data has been really striking," Melinda Gates said.
Recall warning for Hyundai and Kia owners; Gymboree prepares to close its doors
Fox Business Briefs: Recall notices are going out to owners of nearly 170,000 Hyundai and Kia vehicles; Gymboree expected to file for bankruptcy protection for the second time in two years.
Apple to cut back on hiring; Microsoft takes on homelessness
Apple will reportedly cut back on hiring for some divisions; Microsoft announces it is pledging up to $500 million to address homelessness and help build affordable housing in the Seattle area.
Vanguard founder John Bogle dead at 89
John Bogle, Vanguard Group founder pioneer of the index-fund,dies at 89.
Vanguard Group founder John Bogle dies at 89
Vanguard Group founder John Bogle
Goldman Sachs CEO apologizes to Malaysia after scandal, shares surge on earnings
CEO David Solomon makes rare appearance on earnings call.
Sears gets a lifeline out of bankruptcy; Big Mac's big loss in Europe
Sears gets another chance at life after the company's chairman reportedly won a bankruptcy auction; McDonald's loses 'Big Mac' trademark battle to Irish fast food chain Supermac's.
Netflix is raising prices again; CVS and Walmart split over prescription drugs
Morning Business Outlook: Netflix is raising prices again, the company's biggest increase since the launch of the streaming service; Walmart announces it is leaving the CVS Caremark network.
Rival automakers Ford and Volkswagen join forces; Facebook gets into local news
Ford and Volkswagen announce plans for a global alliance to development of commercial vans and pickups; Facebook says it will invest $300 million in local news over the next three years.
Canopy Growth to invest up to $150M in NY hemp facility
Investing in hemp
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.