Economy News

February 23, 2020

Report says Intuit nearing $7 billion deal for Credit Karma

Intuit Inc. is reportedly close to a $7 billion deal to acquire personal-finance portal Credit Karma Inc. and beef up its ...

February 22, 2020

Opioid settlement still elusive as some lawyers criticize it

State attorneys general are finding a national settlement over the toll of opioids to be elusive, as some lawyers for state ...

February 22, 2020

Debris found in fuel tanks of 70% of inspected 737 Max jets

Debris has been found in the fuel tanks of 70% of grounded Boeing 737 Max jets that have been inspected by the company, ...

February 22, 2020

Probe finds sexual, physical abuse at school for the deaf

An investigation has revealed multiple credible allegations of sexual and physical abuse by former faculty and staff spanning ...

February 22, 2020

Deere sees some stability on farms in bruising trade fight

Deere & Co. had a surprisingly strong first quarter after an extended period in which the tractor and construction equipment ...

February 21, 2020

UK's Prince Harry, Meghan, abandon use of SussexRoyal brand

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have abandoned plans to use the "SussexRoyal" brand after they step back from royal duties

February 21, 2020

First Solar, TrueCar fall; Deere, Dropbox rise

Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Friday: Deere & Co., up $11.60 to $177.43. The farming machinery maker ...

February 21, 2020

US home sales fell 1.3% in January

U.S. home sales retreated 1.3% in January from the prior month, but low mortgage rates helped enable an increase in purchases ...

February 21, 2020

Watchdog toughens global financial scrutiny of Iran

An international agency monitoring terrorism funding announced tough new financial scrutiny of Iran on Friday and added seven ...

February 21, 2020

Presidents of Russia, Belarus discuss oil price dispute

The presidents of Russia and Belarus discussed their continuing oil price dispute Friday that disrupted steady supplies of ...

February 21, 2020

Kia recalls SUVs, vans; electrical problem can cause fires

Kia is joining its affiliate Hyundai in recalling thousands of vehicles in the U.S. because water can get into a brake ...

February 20, 2020

Struggling Victoria's Secret sold as women demand comfort

Victoria's Secret, which once defined sexy with its leggy supermodels in their lacy bras and oversized angel wings, has a new ...

February 20, 2020

Under Armour feels the pressure in heated retail contest

The contest for athletic wear customers has left once high-flying Under Armour dented and bruised as competitors pull ahead.

February 20, 2020

Guyana celebrates 1st oil shipment after major discovery

Guyana’s government on Thursday prepared to sell its first barrels of oil after the discovery of large quantities of oil and ...

February 20, 2020

Google updates terms in plain language after EU scrutiny

Google is attempting to make sure people know exactly what they're signing up for when they use its online services — though ...

February 20, 2020

CBS streaming service to grow with Viacom, Paramount videos

ViacomCBS is planning a new streaming service that will combine the existing CBS All Access service with Paramount movies and ...

February 20, 2020

UBS picks new CEO with track record in digital banking

Shares in bank UBS climbed almost 3% on Thursday after the Swiss firm announced the appointment of a new chief executive who ...

February 20, 2020

Today in History for February 20th

Highlights of this day in history: Astronaut John Glenn becomes the first American in orbit; the Rhode Island nightclub fire; ...