Merck's 1Q profit beats on Keytruda boost
Keytruda has driven much of Merck's recent growth as it maintains its lead as an initial treatment for advanced lung cancer.
McDonald's US same-store sales beat on popular bacon-loaded menu
Total revenue fell about 4 percent to $5 billion.
GE posts strong 1Q on improved aviation-related revenue
Shares of the Boston-based company, which swung to a profit from the year-earlier quarter, surged some 7 percent in premarket action.
US stocks edge up to new highs on earnings beats, consumer spending
Stocks edge up to new record highs, with more earnings reports due
Elon Musk, SEC reach agreement over Tesla CEO's Twitter usage
Musk and the SEC’s most recent feud began in mid-February after federal regulators accused him of violating an earlier settlement.
US economic growth rebounds at 3.2 percent pace in first quarter
During the three-month period from January to March, the GDP rose at a 3.1 percent annualized rate.
Ride-hailing giant Uber cuts IPO valuation target
The reduced valuation follows a disappointing performance by rival Lyft's recent initial public offering.
In a graveyard of bricks and mortar retailers, e-commerce's Rhone gets physical
Active-wear startup Rhone is giving customers a reason to walk into its stores.
Tech stocks rally but 3M drags down Dow
Dow drops on 3M earnings but Facebook and Microsoft lift Nasdaq
Southwest's profits plummet amid Boeing Max grounding, mechanics dispute
The Dallas-based carrier canceled more than 10,000 flights in the quarter.
Twitter posts revenue beat, surprise user growth
It was the company's last quarter of disclosing its monthly active user (MAU) count.
Verizon CEO says 5G launch 'meets our expectation' despite early criticism
The divide represents the focus for the carrier on launching a nationwide 5G network.
Michael Phelps talks saving water, mental health and viral Masters photo
Michael Phelps on Colgate’s water-saving campaign
Boston Beer stock spike on seltzer drink sales
Boston Beer Company popular spiked seltzer drinks has boosted its stock performance over the course of a year.
Stocks mixed amid oil price gains, weak consumer discretionary shares
Oil prices jumped as the U.S. said it won't extend waivers to buy Iranian crude oil for Turkey, South Korea, China, India and Japan when those waivers expire in early May.
US economy on track to slow in 2019, Fannie Mae says
Fannie said it’s forecasting economic growth for 2019 at 2.2 percent -- down from about 3 percent in 2018.
Stocks up on IPOs, retail sales, gains of industrial firm shares
Trading volumes were near their lowest levels in 2019.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon taps two women execs as potential successors
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has tapped two senior women insiders as his possible successors.
Where Wall Street bigwigs are putting their money in 2020 election
Most investors expect Trump will be reelected, according to a recent survey.
PepsiCo results beat on boost from North American snacks, beverage units
The results come as a boost for Chief Executive Officer Ramon Laguarta who took over from Indra Nooyi six months ago.


















