Small retailers upbeat about 4Q but tariffs create some unknowns
Many small and independent retailers are more upbeat about the holiday season.
Sheryl Sandberg will donate SurveyMonkey IPO proceeds to honor late husband
The Facebook COO will honor her late husband with a poignant donation.
Stock markets steady as focus turns to Fed rate decision
Asian markets rose on Wednesday as traders awaited a third interest rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve for this year.
Stocks erase gains after Fed hikes rates for third time this year
The Fed expects to hike rates once more this year.
CBS names Richard Parsons interim chairman of board
Parsons id the former Time Warner chief executive and served as chairman at Citigroup.
Delta ground stop lifted with systems restored
Delta announced around 9:20 p.m. ET that the issue was resolved.
BMW warns that trade spat will drag on sales, profit
The German automaker cut its outlook for full-year sales and earnings.
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Asian markets rally ahead of US Fed rate hike
U.S. stock indexes are slightly higher Tuesday morning as energy companies continue to rise with oil prices.
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday
U.S. stocks finished mostly lower Tuesday as rising interest rates hurt shares of companies that pay big dividends and higher oil prices affected transportation and shipping companies.
Nike tops Wall Street expectations, but shares fall
The Oregon-based company posted earnings per share of 67 cents on $9.95 billion in quarterly revenue.
Dunkin' drops Donuts from its name
The restaurant chain wants its name to reflect an emphasis on coffee and other beverages.
New fish oil pill cuts heart risk in study, sends drugmaker’s stock through the roof
Shares continue to surge two days after Amarin touted its study showed dramatic results for heart patients in trial.
Markets Right Now: Stocks close mostly lower on Wall Street
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Global stocks turn higher, price of oil keeps rising
Asian stock markets were mixed Tuesday after a Chinese government report accusing the Trump administration of bullying other countries, dampening hopes for a settlement in their escalating tariff war.
Stocks edge lower as investors await Fed decision
Traders also examined reports on home prices and consumer confidence.
Comcast stocks up on Sky shares buying another 29.1 pct. in the market
Comcast needs the support of more than 50% of Sky's shareholders to seal control.
Instagram co-founders to step down
They sold the photo-sharing app to Facebook in 2012 for about $1 billion.
Boeing wins $2.4 billion Air Force contract for new Huey helicopter
The aircraft giant has been tapped to replace the iconic UH-1N Iroquois.
Starbucks plans layoffs, 'significant changes' to company
The coffee chain’s CEO sent a memo to employees detailing an organizational shakeup.

















