Biden, Trump Trade Barbs At US-Mexico Border
US President Joe Biden and Donald Trump made dueling visits to the US-Mexico border Thursday in a bid to win over voters on one of the most divisive issues of November's presidential election.
Odysseus Lunar Lander Makes Historic Moon Landing
The Odysseus lunar lander, built by the Houston-based Intuitive Machines, safely landed on the Moon on Thursday, becoming the first private company to reach the lunar surface and the first US-made spacecraft to complete the feat.
AT&T Suffers Massive Service Outage Across US
Many Americans awoke Thursday morning to find they did not have cell phone service -- or they overslept because their phone is their alarm -- the result of a massive network outage by AT&T.
Senate Passes Foreign Aid Bill But It Faces Strong Opposition In The House
The U.S. Senate voted 70-29 to pass a controversial foreign aid bill early Tuesday morning that could be "dead on arrival" in the House of Representatives.
Markets Dive After Fed Indicates Longer Wait For Rate Cuts
The Fed's next two policy meetings are set for March 20 and May 1, meaning rate relief could be months away.
Jury Orders Trump To Pay Carroll $83.3M In Total Damages
A federal jury ruled Friday that Donald Trump must pay E. Jean Carroll a whopping $83.3 million in damages related to a sexual assault case from the 1990s.
Japan Stock Markets Make Major Gains Amid China's Decline
Asian investments are undergoing a seismic shift as Japan's stock markets surge and China's make a steady retreat.
Dow Jones, S&P 500 Resume Runs Into Record Territory
Shortly after Monday's opening bell, the Dow was up over 200 points and the S&P 500 was up over 20 points.
Bull Market Returns On Record Day For S&P 500, Dow Jones
The S&P 500 rose 1.23% for the session, closing at 4,839 and topping the previous mark set back in January 2022. The Dow Jones gained just over 1% on Friday to 37,863, breaking its record set in late 2023.
Strong Jobs Report Fuels Hopes Of Soft Landing
The U.S. economy generated 216,000 jobs in December 2023, outpacing expectations and sending a strong signal of a safe landing.
Mortgage Demand Drops At 2023's Close With Hopes For Recovery In 2024
The demand for mortgages dropped by nearly 10% in the final week of 2023, signaling a housing market that is still recovering entering 2024.
From Fed's Inflation Fight To Battle Over Bud Light, 2023 Was A Wild Year For US Economy
2023 witnessed major business events, including the Fed's inflation battle and controversies like Bud Light's risky ad campaign.
New York Times Files Lawsuit Against Microsoft, OpenAI For Chatbot Copyright Infringement
In what could be the first major legal salvo fired between traditional journalism and the emerging technology of artificial intelligence, The New York Times filed a lawsuit against Microsoft and OpenAI on Wednesday.
Holiday Shopping Gives November Retail Sales A Boost Despite Negative Forecast
US consumers kicked off a strong start to the holiday shopping season, according to the latest data from the Commerce Department, giving retail sales a boost despite negative expectations.
George Santos Expelled From House Of Representatives
Santos becomes the first Republican member to be expelled from the House, and the sixth overall.
Late-night TV Talk Shows Return After Five-month Writers' Strike
Following a five-month hiatus due to the recently resolved writers' strike, late-night talk shows returned to the air waves Monday with a lot of lost time to make up for -- and funny jokes to tell.
Rupert Murdoch Resigns As Fox And News Corp Chairman
Fox Corp and News Corp chairman Rupert Murdoch announced Thursday that he is stepping down from both roles after a tumultuous year for the Fox News franchise.
Missing F-35B Debris Field Found in Rural South Carolina
Debris from an advanced Marine Corps F-35B jet fighter that went missing during a weekend training flight was located in a rural section of South Carolina on Monday.
Five Americans Released By Iran On Their Way Home
Five Americans who were being detained by Iran have been released after the United States authorized the transfer of $6 billion dollars in frozen Iranian assets.
Hurricane Idalia Slams Into Florida Coast As Category 3 Storm
Hurricane Idalia intensified to a Category 3 before slamming into Florida's Big Bend, bringing a strong storm surge and heavy winds and rains to the state. Idalia is projected to weaken to a tropical storm before crossing Georgia and South Carolina to the Atlantic Ocean.
Wall Street Today: Markets Ride Wave Of Good Economic News
Wall Street reacted favorably to more good news on the U.S. economy's fight against inflation on Friday as the latest data showed more signs of cooling.
US Air Travel Showing Cracks Ahead Of Hectic Holiday Weekend
US air travelers are bracing for another troublesome holiday weekend ahead as airlines are already showing signs of repeating last summer's travel nightmare.
Wall Street Today: US Stocks Suffer Losses To Snap Hot Streak
U.S. stocks declined Friday, ending a recent rally on Wall Street.
Hunter Biden To Plead Guilty To Two Federal Tax Charges
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, will plead guilty to two federal tax charges in a deal struck with the Department of Justice.
Wall Street Rallies On Heels Of Debt Ceiling Deal, Jobs Report
US stock markets responded favorably Friday to Congress' passage of the Financial Responsibility Act, which President Joe Biden will sign into law and avert a potentially catastrophic default.
US Default 'X Date' Pushed Back To June 5; Wall Street Reacts Favorably
The US debt ceiling crisis got a bit of a reprieve Friday, when Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced the federal government had enough funds in reserves to operate uninterrupted until June 5. That news, along with reports of a looming deal, sent Wall Street soaring.
Ten Days Until US Default: The Full Impact Of A Political Impasse
With only 10 days until the June 1 deadline for a U.S. default, the potential consequences are coming into frighteningly sharp focus. Here's a deep dive into the possible fallout from a U.S. default.
Wall Street Today: US Stocks Surge To Cap Tough Week
US stocks surged Friday after experiencing a difficult week of losses.
Wall Street Today: Dow Drops Amid Fed Hike, Banking Woes
Wall Street suffered losses Thursday following the Federal Reserve's rate hike and fears over regional banks.
Wall Street Suffers Losses Ahead Of Fed Announcement, Debt Ceiling Talks
Wall Street suffered early losses Tuesday as investors await word from the Federal Reserve.