Plunge in oil prices threatens Iraq's postwar recovery

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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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Three things that could save the High Street

Retailers endured a tough 2018 but technology like artificial intelligence could secure the future.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2Sxk9xu

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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/2CHsyc2

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Energy price cap comes into force

Consumer groups say that loyal customers will benefit but could still save more by shopping around.

from BBC News - Business https://bbc.in/2SBKhXS

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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.com

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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.

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Why wealthy sports stars get passionate about charity

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/2F0FtYZ

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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/2Arg6vB

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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.

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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/2C2sRwT

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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/2Swshy7

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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.

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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/2EZNxZa

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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/2Aq6qkX

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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.

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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.

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Why Aphria Is Sinking Today

Why Aphria Is Sinking Today



Excitement about a possible hostile takeover of the Canadian marijuana grower has quickly faded.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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/2F2qY78

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