Plunge in oil prices threatens Iraq's postwar recovery
The latest plunge in oil prices has dealt a heavy blow to Iraq's stagnating economy, threatening the new government's ability to rebuild after the war with the Islamic State group and provide basic services to areas roiled by recent protests...
Monday, December 31, 2018
House Democrats have plan to fund government, but not a wall
House Democrats have plan to fund government, but not a wall
House Democrats have released their plan to re-open the government without approving money for President Donald Trump's border wall...
The Latest: Utility: Wildfire role would implicate probation
The Latest: Utility: Wildfire role would implicate probation
The Latest on how a California utility's role in wildfires could affect its terms of probation in a separate criminal case (all times local): 5:45 p.m...
Why Camping World Holdings Stock Dropped 10% This Morning
Why Camping World Holdings Stock Dropped 10% This Morning
Help wanted: a new president for Camping World Holdings -- and maybe some lawyers as well...
Is Cypress Semiconductor a Buy?
Is Cypress Semiconductor a Buy?
This chipmaker's shares have taken a drastic haircut in 2018. Here's why, and what its investors should do next...
Why I Don't Like Target-Date Mutual Funds
Why I Don't Like Target-Date Mutual Funds
These so-called "set it and forget it" funds take the work out of managing your money over your lifetime, but that can work against you...
Three things that could save the High Street
By Unknown December 31, 2018
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Retailers endured a tough 2018 but technology like artificial intelligence could secure the future.
from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Sxk9...
Exclusive: Netflix poaches CFO from Activision Blizzard - source
Netflix Inc is expected to announce in the next few days that it has poached media finance veteran Spencer Neumann from Activision Blizzard to be its chief financial officer, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters.
from Reuters: Business News https://reut.rs/2CHsy...
Energy price cap comes into force
By Unknown December 31, 2018
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Consumer groups say that loyal customers will benefit but could still save more by shopping around.
from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2SBKh...
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday: Amazon.co...
Kim Jong Un says he's ready to restart operations at factory park jointly run with Seoul, resume tourism from South
Kim Jong Un says he's ready to restart operations at factory park jointly run with Seoul, resume tourism from South
Kim Jong Un says he's ready to restart operations at factory park jointly run with Seoul, resume tourism from South...
Why wealthy sports stars get passionate about charity
By Unknown December 31, 2018
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From global superstars to lower league footballers, sportspeople are spending money and time to back causes close to their hearts.
from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2F0Ft...
Ivanka Trump plans global women's economic development push
Ivanka Trump plans global women's economic development push
Ivanka Trump is set to launch a White House effort aimed at women's global economic empowerment in early 2019...
How major US stock indexes fared Monday
How major US stock indexes fared Monday
Wall Street capped a miserable year on a positive note Monday, but the stock market still closed out 2018 with its worst showing in a decade...
Trade war, big profits, wild swings: a look at 2018 markets
Trade war, big profits, wild swings: a look at 2018 markets
Wall Street started 2018 strong, buoyed by a growing economy and corporate profits...
France: Protest planned amid revelry; Macron defends agenda
France: Protest planned amid revelry; Macron defends agenda
Paris is holding its annual New Year's Eve celebration on the Champs-Elysees under heavy security as protesters from an anti-government movement planned to gather Monday night on the famed avenue where a peaceful march at the beginning of the month led to violent clashes with police...
US stocks suffer worst year since 2008 financial crisis; S&P 500 sees 6.2 percent annual drop, Dow falls 5.6 percent
US stocks suffer worst year since 2008 financial crisis; S&P 500 sees 6.2 percent annual drop, Dow falls 5.6 percent
US stocks suffer worst year since 2008 financial crisis; S&P 500 sees 6.2 percent annual drop, Dow falls 5.6 percent...
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg lost $22 billion in 2018: Report
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg lost $22 billion in 2018: Report
“Bulls & Bears” panel on the problems surrounding Facebook and the report that CEO Mark Zuckerberg lost $22 billion in 2018...
After damaging Reuters report, J&J doubles down on talc safety message
Johnson & Johnson Inc's statement was unequivocal.
from Reuters: Business News https://reut.rs/2Arg6...
Malware attack disrupts production of multiple US newspapers
Malware attack disrupts production of multiple US newspapers
Center for Digital Government senior fellow Morgan Wright on how a cyberattack caused major printing and delivery disruptions for several major U.S. newspapers...
Wall Street rises, limps across the finish line of a turbulent year
Wall Street advanced in low-volume trading on Monday as revelers gathered to ring in 2019, marking the end of the worst year for U.S. stocks since 2008, the height of the financial crisis.
from Reuters: Business News https://reut.rs/2C2sR...
Trade optimism lifts stocks, but 2018 ends in red
Equities around the world rose on Monday as possible progress in resolving the trade dispute between the United States and China engendered some investor optimism in what has been a punishing end of year for markets.
from Reuters: Business News https://reut.rs/2Swsh...
Apple is the most logical buyer of Netflix: Porter Bibb
Apple is the most logical buyer of Netflix: Porter Bibb
Mediatech Capital Partner’s Porter Bibb discusses why Apple is the most logical buyer of Netflix...
Wall Street rises to cap off turbulent year
Wall Street advanced in relatively low-volume trading on Monday as revelers gathered to ring in 2019, marking the end of the worst year for U.S. stocks in a decade.
from Reuters: Business News https://reut.rs/2EZNx...
Oil posts first year of losses since 2015
Oil prices ended with full-year losses for the first time since 2015, after a desultory fourth quarter that saw buyers flee the market over growing worries about a supply glut and mixed signals related to renewed U.S. sanctions on Iran.
from Reuters: Business News https://reut.rs/2Aq6q...
Will Apple form a partnership with Tesla in 2019?
Will Apple form a partnership with Tesla in 2019?
Wedbush managing director Dan Ives and Consumer Edge Research senior analyst Jamie Albertine discuss whether Apple and Tesla will form a partnership in 2019...
Grand Canyon celebrates 100 years as a national park in 2019
Grand Canyon celebrates 100 years as a national park in 2019
The first European American who reached the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon marveled at what was before him: an astounding system of canyons, profound fissures and slender spires that seemingly tottered from their bases...
Why Aphria Is Sinking Today
Why Aphria Is Sinking Today
Excitement about a possible hostile takeover of the Canadian marijuana grower has quickly faded...
Netflix's "Bird Box" Was a Blockbuster Hit
Netflix's "Bird Box" Was a Blockbuster Hit
And this may only be the tip of the iceberg...
If You Can't Give Out Raises This Year, Do These 3 Things Instead
If You Can't Give Out Raises This Year, Do These 3 Things Instead
More money might top your employees' collective wish list, but these three items are a pretty decent consolation prize...
Markets are looking for fresh leadership: Charles Payne
Markets are looking for fresh leadership: Charles Payne
FBN’s Charles Payne and Disruptive Tech Research Founder Lou Basenese discuss their outlook on tech stocks going into 2019...
Hertz Global to pay $16 million fine to settle accounting case: SEC
Hertz Global Holdings has agreed to pay a $16 million fine to settle a case over accounting misstatement, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said in an order filed on Monday.
from Reuters: Business News https://reut.rs/2F2qY...
Era of cheap Russian gas to EU ends as transit across Ukraine stops
The EU says most states will not be affected but other European countries, including Moldova, are facing shortages. from BBC News https://...