Are Regulations Bad For Business? Oil Execs Say Trump’s Policies Won’t Lead To Much Change
Complying with government regulations cost large oil and gas companies less than 3 percent of their revenue.
Does The New Health Care Law Help Wall Street? Stock Market May Drop If Bill Is Stalled In Congress
The poor and soon-to-be uninsured aren't the only ones worried about Thursday's Congressional battle over health care reform.
Is US Manufacturing Growing? Industry Activity Saw Best Monthly Performance Since March 2011, Fed Report Says
The Kansas City Fed reported stellar manufacturing activity, but those results may be based more on expectations than reality.
Laptop Ban Could Cost Middle East Airlines, International Travelers, To The Benefit Of European Carriers
Experts said the ban on electronics could put a dent in the speedy growth of Middle Eastern carriers, while providing a windfall for the European airlines that will serve as alternatives.
Corruption In Government: Justice Department Sees Drop In Cases Against Corrupt Officials
Government corruption has been in general decline over the past two decades, but the trend might've been difficult for the average American to notice.
Westminster Attack Prompts Officials In The US, Italy And Scotland To Boost Security
The terrorist attack outside of Britain's Parliament building led officials in other regions to increase safeguards on potential targets, despite a lack of apparent security threat.
Do People Like Obamacare? Majority Of Americans Prefer ACA Over Trumpcare, Poll Indicates
Like members of the House and Senate, most Americans aren't big fans of the new health care bill.
LinkedIn Trending Topics Steers Clear Of Facebook-Like Bubble With 'Largest Group' Of News Sources
In its press release, LinkedIn pledged to offer "diverse perspectives from the largest group of professionals, publishers and editorial voices ever assembled.”
Finances Under Trump: Republicans And Democrats Differ On Sense Of Financial Security
Republicans' confidence in their finances has soared since October, but after Tuesday's stock market fallout, that may be about to change.
Do You Have To Pay Sales Tax For Selling Online? Amazon Sellers Face Nearly $2 Billion In Missed Taxes
Amazon may be making its third-party sellers vulnerable to state sales taxes they don't know they owe, while cashing in on subsidies and tax credits.
Will The Stock Market Crash In 2017? Dow, S&P Drop As Report Says Stocks Are Most Overvalued In 17 Years
The U.S. stock market had its worst day since October, fueling worries that American equities are valued at far more than their actual worth.
What Will Preet Bharara Do Next? Former Manhattan US Attorney To Serve As NYU Distinguished Scholar
Preet Bharara said he's "thrilled for this opportunity to continue addressing the issues I so deeply care about."
How Much Money Should You Have In Savings? Americans More Comfortable With Less In The Bank, Study Says
Only a quarter of respondents reported putting away more than a tenth of their income, down from 28 percent in 2016.
What Is A Burkini? French Election Candidates Clash Over Issue At Presidential Debate
Far-right party leader Marine Le Pen warned of "Islamic fundamentalism" while her socialist opponent accused her of threatening to form a fashion police.
Women And Health Care: Study Reveals Gender Split In Ability To Afford Coverage
Trumpcare may harbor serious consequences for women, and not just because it's defunding Planned Parenthood.
Oil Prices Drop Amid Record High US Supplies, Hurting OPEC's Efforts
The American oil and gas sector's high productivity appeared to have dampened OPEC's attempts to jack up the commodity's price.
Where Will Health Care Cost The Most? 'Trumpcare' Will Be Most Expensive In These Cities, Study Says
People in affluent cities are set to benefit from Trumpcare's subsidy structure. Many of Trump's low-income, older and rural supporters likely won't.
Is Trump Helping Businesses? Hotels To Benefit From President's Budget Proposal
Defense contractors won't be the only private beneficiaries of Trump's new budget blueprint.
Did Donald Trump Break The Law? Anti-Corruption Attorney Hired By New York AG To Scrutinize White House
Former Manhattan District Attorney Preet Bharara was quick to praise Howard Master's appointment, calling him an "absolute superstar."
What Is The Net Investment Income Tax? Trump Could Save Millions If It's Repealed
The surtax on the super-wealthy was meant to help cover some of the costs of Obamacare. Trumpcare seeks to do away with it.
Companies Benefiting From Trump: Defense Contractors, Big Banks And Polluters See Share Prices React To Budget Release
Trump's budget plan yielded a mixed market reaction, with defense firms' shares dropping, only to soar the next day.
Why Was Preet Bharara Fired? New York Attorney Was Investigating HHS Secretary Tom Price Before His Removal
The former Georgia congressman, now Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, has a political history of aiding companies in which he'd invested.
Trump’s Budget Plan Increases Funding To Combat Immigration, Hurts Local Law Enforcement
The budget eliminates a program Obama tried unsuccessfully to do away with for the fiscal year 2017.
Trump Budget Cuts: How Blacks, Latinos, Others Are Impacted By Proposal
It isn't just cuts to government assistance programs and an initiative for minority businesses that would impact black and Hispanic Americans, but cuts to environmental protection, as well.
Do Trump Budget Cuts Hurt The Poor? WIC Benefits, Food Stamps, Meals On Wheels In Jeopardy
The proposal cuts down the budgets of, or even cut altogether, several programs providing nutrition assistance for the poor.
Is Trump Good For Businesses? New Budget Cuts Millions From Small Business Administration
The SBA would lose $12 million in grant programs to small business owners, along with small loan cutbacks.
Fed Interest Rate Hike Hurts Women, African-Americans, Latinos And Low-Income People
Minorities and women hold disproportionately larger amounts of debt, and therefore will be substantially impacted by a rise in interest rates.
Interest Rate Hike Sends Dow Jones, S&P Up, Dollar Index Down As Market Reacts To Federal Reserve Decision
The dollar index took a nosedive, but major stock indexes shot up in the wake of Fed Chair Janet Yellen's announcement.
Does Immigration Help The Economy? Trump Administration To Reopen H-1B Visa Program
The agency did not change the number of H-1B applicants accepted each fiscal year, leaving the total cap at 85,000.
Heroin In The US: Drug Trafficking Ring Busted In Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Deaths from overdoses of the drug increased five-fold since 2000, while the portion of drug overdose deaths related to heroin rose to 25 percent from 8 percent between 2010 and 2014.
