Miami braces for direct hit from Hurricane Irma
Florida Congressman Charlie Crist (D) weighs in on the latest developments on Hurricane Irma.
5 cities where you can live comfortably on a $50,000 salary
Roughly 70% of the U.S. adult population considers themselves middle class with more than half having incomes ranging from $50,000 to $125,000 a year, according to recent data from Northwestern Mutual.
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White House vows quick action as Harvey aid estimates soar
Estimates of the size of a Hurricane Harvey aid package for Texas and Louisiana rose on Thursday, with one proposal being drafted for $150 billion, while the White House promised to make a request for funding soon to Congress.
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___ Equifax breach: Criticism from lawmakers, what people can do NEW YORK (AP) — After 143 million Americans had their information exposed by credit reporting company Equifax, what should they do?
Irma-interrupted trip becomes mystery 'cruise to nowhere'
When they first boarded the Norwegian Escape a week ago, passengers knew exactly where they were going.
Here's Why Ciena Corporation Stock Fell 16.1% in August
The optical networking specialist's third-quarter report was more than fine, but guidance for the next period came in a bit light.
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High-Net-Worth Wealth Management: 5 Tough Issues Most Advisors Can't Handle
Working with high-net-worth clients involves much more than just managing investments.
Here's Why Intrepid Potash Rose 22.4% in August
The company announced second-quarter 2017 earnings.
Tourism, agriculture businesses brace for Irma's impact
After knocking down parts of the vital tourism industry in the Caribbean, Hurricane Irma is spinning toward Florida, another vacation haven.
How major US stock market indexes fared Friday
Technology and energy companies skidded Friday while banks and insurers recovered some of their recent losses, leaving major U.S. indexes little changed on the day and slightly lower for the week.
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US stocks waver again as energy companies fall
U.S. stock indexes were wavering between tiny gains and losses in early trading Friday.
This Week in Solar
A big earnings report this week showed how hard it is for even major solar manufacturers to boost margins. And there may be trouble ahead for India's solar market.
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
On a mixed day for the overall market, Equifax and American Outdoor Brands ended the week on a low note.
Muni bond Friday update: 10-year yield rises
A look at the AP Municipal Bond Index for Friday, Sept. 8: BIGGEST MOVER: Eight-year bonds.
Equifax CEO will have to answer for hack, experts say
In the wake of a massive cyber-attack on consumer credit reporting agency Equifax, 143 million Americans’ personal information has been compromised – and that could be problematic for Richard Smith, the company’s CEO of 12 years.
Why Kroger, Science Applications International, and Freeport-McMoRan Slumped Today
These stocks were down on a relatively calm day for the market. Find out why.
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Audit: US misuses taxpayer cash for California water project
A new federal audit says the U.S. government improperly spent $84 million to help plan for California's massive proposed water project.
GE Aviation's Indiana engine factory hopes to grow workforce
Production is slowing growing at GE Aviation's jet engine factory in western Indiana, though much of the $110 million plant is quiet two years it opened.
The Latest: California water district defends funding
The Latest on a federal audit over a massive California water project (all times local): 1:30 p.m.
Markets Right Now: Slumps in tech, energy weigh on US stocks
The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:35 a.m.
Here's Why Range Resources Corp.'s Stock Is Sinking Today
The stock fell after a big bank weighed in with new thoughts on the natural gas driller’s future.
Here's Why FMC Corp Rose 11.5% in August
Investors liked what they saw in second-quarter 2017 financial results.
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Here's Why CVR Energy Rose 12.3% in August
The stock began the month down 10%, then swung to a double-digit increase.
Grain mixed, livestock higher
Wheat for Sept. was 8.25 cents lower 4.1350 a bushel; Sept. corn was down 5.25 cents at 3.4175 bushel; Sept. oats unchanged at $2.35 a bushel; while Sept. soybeans lost 1.25 cents at $9.6325 a bushel.
US consumer borrowing surged in July
American consumers borrowed more heavily in July, increasing their debt primarily in a category that includes auto and student loans.
The next oil major? Service firm Schlumberger's big bet on production
The world's largest oilfield services company, Schlumberger, is spending billions of dollars buying stakes in its customers' oil and gas projects.
Vermont seeks OK for settlement over water contamination
The state is asking a court to approve a settlement it reached with a company over contamination of some private water wells with a suspected carcinogen.
Here's Why Allegheny Technologies Incorporated Gained 13.3% in August
An analyst thinks investors should be confident in management's focus on specialty products.
Here's Why Hudbay Minerals Inc. Fell as Much as 12.9% Today
The company announced a fundraising deal that will result in pretty heavy dilution for shareholders.
The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes Store
iTunes Official Music Charts for the week ending September 7, 2017: Top Songs 1. ...Ready For It?, Taylor Swift 2. Look What You Made Me Do, Taylor Swift 3. 1-800-273-8255 (feat.
Do Married Couples Pay More Taxes?
The short answer: sometimes.
Hisses, booing as Trump officials sell debt deal to GOP
House Republicans hissed and booed senior Trump administration officials Friday as they pitched President Donald Trump's deal with Democrats to increase the nation's borrowing authority.
4 Things HPE Management Wants You to Know
HPE CEO Meg Whitman really wants you to know that she isn't joining Uber -- plus these three things.
How Grocery Chains, Warehouse Clubs, and Dollar Stores Compete for Your Retail Dollars
Amazon has already begun to weaponize its Whole Foods locations -- we look at how competing retailers are feeling the pressure.
Why The Cheesecake Factory's Stock Lost 13% in August
The casual-dining chain's share price fell after it reported that comp sales slid slightly in the second quarter.
Apple lawsuits against Qualcomm can proceed, U.S. judge rules
Apple Inc's 11 foreign lawsuits against Qualcomm Inc can proceed while the company's dispute plays out in the United States, a U.S. federal judge in San Diego ruled Sept. 7. Qualcomm and Apple are facing off in federal court over Qualcomm's licensing for modem chips, which provide mobile data connectivity to devices like the iPhone.
US rig count increases by 1 this week to 944
The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. increased by one this week to 944.
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