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Direct deposits were delayed by Federal Reserve glitch
Direct deposits and other financial transactions were delayed Thursday by a glitch at the Federal Reserve that has since been resolved.
The biggest risks for stocks in 2020
Optimism over a "phase one" trade deal between the United States and China is pushing stocks to record highs in the final days of the year. But Wall Street banks still believe trade is one of the biggest risks for markets in 2020.
Sweden raises interest rate back to 0%
After nearly five years of negative interest rates, the oldest central bank in the world has had enough.
Wawa says malware may have collected customer card info
If you bought something with a credit or debit card from a Wawa convenience store in the last nine months, your personal information might have been swiped.
Boeing's 737 Max halt affects credit
Boeing's credit rating was trimmed by Moody's and Standard & Poor's, as the rating agencies said the aircraft maker's move to halt 737 Max production comes with increased risks.
Farmers skeptical of Trump's $50 billion China promise
President Donald Trump says the Chinese will buy $50 billion worth of farm products as part of a phase one deal struck last week, but that would mean China would have to double the amount it bought from US farmers before the trade war started.
Energy stocks biggest losers of 2019 and decade
The shale revolution of the 2010s catapulted the United States to the top of the global energy food chain. Yet the view from the top has been awfully lonely for investors.
Bloomberg granted extension on deadline to file financial report
Michael Bloomberg won't have to file his public financial disclosure report until February 4, 2020, after being granted a 45-day extension by the Federal Election Commission.
'Shortcomings' found in living wills of 6 big US banks
Federal regulators have found
FedEx stock falls nearly 7% amid ongoing business challenges
FedEx has been trying to turn its business around after a difficult year, but its second quarter results show that it's not nearly there yet.
New York judge dismisses indictment against Paul Manafort
A New York state judge on Wednesday dismissed a 16-count indictment against President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort on double jeopardy grounds.
Cathay Pacific will cut capacity as Hong Kong protests continue
Shares of Cathay Pacific opened down 1.6% in Hong Kong on Wednesday after the city's flagship airline recorded yet another dismal month and said it would reduce capacity next year. But the stock reversed direction in mid-morning trade and was last up 0.2%.
Unilever warning shows global economy still fragile
A sales warning from one of the world's biggest consumer goods companies is undermining hopes for a significantly stronger global economy in 2020.
One way to invest in the telecom boom
5G wireless is a reality, and it's gearing up for broad adoption. So it should come as no surprise that there is now a fund solely dedicated to the red hot technology.
Best investment of the decade turned $1 into $90,000
The decade is almost over — and one incredibly volatile investment stood out from all the rest as the best of the 2010s. Want to guess what it was?
US housing market reviving in time to boost 2020 economy
America's housing market has come back to life in the final months of the year and promises to boost the economy in 2020.
Boeing's stock keeps falling after it halts 737 Max production
Boeing shares continued to slide Tuesday after the company announced it would temporarily halt production of the troubled 737 Max.
Investors react to initial US-China trade deal
A "phase one" trade deal between the United States and China, announced Friday, has cleared the path for riskier assets to rally through the end of the year.
Asian markets edge up as US-China trade deal inches forward
Asian stocks moved a little bit higher Tuesday.
WW is doubling down on Oprah
Oprah Winfrey has extended her partnership with WW, formerly known as Weight Watchers, for another five years.
Goldman Sachs first big US bank to rule out loans for Arctic drilling
Goldman Sachs is the first big US bank to say it won't finance new oil projects in the Arctic.
App completely disrupts trading industry
Robinhood's free-trading ethos turned the online brokerage industry on its head.
Jersey City shooting: Charity to pay fallen police officer's mortgage
As Jersey City, New Jersey, mourns after this week's deadly shooting, a charity has stepped up to help the family of the police officer who was killed.
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