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Leon Cooperman fears bear market if Elizabeth Warren wins: 'They won't open the stock market'
Hedge fund titan Leon Cooperman said he's concerned about a shift to the left in the political landscape, which could harm the economy and the stock market.
Sep 19, 2019 16:15 UTC Business Read More

Airbnb says it will go public next year
Airbnb has said that it will have its initial public offering in 2020. The company is one of the last of the big unicorn herd that grew up roughly a decade ago and…
Sep 19, 2019 14:51 UTC Business Read More

Airbnb announces plan to go public 'during 2020' in IPO
Airbnb on Thursday announced it plans to go public in 2020. The startup did not specify a timeline beyond "during 2020." The home-sharing rental startup was…
Sep 19, 2019 14:33 UTC Business Read More

Tesla Model 3 wins top safety rating after acing crash tests
Tesla's Model 3 has earned the highest possible safety rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety after the group performed a series of crash tests on…
Sep 19, 2019 14:30 UTC Business Read More

Dow Jones Today: Stocks Jump At Open; Target, Microsoft Stocks Rise On Buybacks
Target and Microsoft stock were early leaders and Herman Miller scored a breakout, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones today aimed to turn the week positive.
Sep 19, 2019 14:14 UTC Business Read More

GM promises UAW 5,400 jobs, $7B in US investment: What it means
GM's offer to the UAW for $7 billion in U.S. investments and 5400 jobs has some nuance that the union might not like.
Sep 19, 2019 12:46 UTC Business Read More

Most CFOs think an economic downturn is coming next year: Here's why
In forecasting a slowdown, CFOs cited uncertainties surrounding the possibility of a no-deal Brexit, a possible recession in Europe and the year-long U.S.-China…
Sep 19, 2019 12:22 UTC Business Read More

Facebook's Zuckerberg dines with senators; now heads to Capitol Hill for questions
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg heads back to Capitol Hill Thursday after a high-powered dinner Wednesday night with several senators. But the…
Sep 19, 2019 12:22 UTC Business Read More

3 Stocks I Hope to Hold Forever
Nothing is forever, but I certainly hope this trio of dividend payers never gives me a reason to sell.
Sep 19, 2019 12:14 UTC Business Read More

Honda CR-V vs. Toyota RAV4 and Ford Escape: Hybrid SUVs compared
Honda's new CR-V Hybrid arrives as a more efficient option in the compact SUV class. But how does it stack up to the hybrid offerings from Ford and Toyota?
Sep 19, 2019 12:00 UTC Business Read More

Jeff Bezos announces new Climate Pledge
Pledge is to reach goals of Paris climate accord 10 years early.
Sep 19, 2019 12:00 UTC Business Read More

Burger King ditches plastic toys in UK kids' meals
Burger King UK is removing plastic toys from kids' meals in a bid to reduce its environmental impact.
Sep 19, 2019 11:39 UTC Business Read More

SpaceX Seeks Property Buyouts Near Starhopper Launch Site in Texas: Report
SpaceX wants to buy out the properties of residents in a community located only a few miles away its Starhopper launch site in south Texas, according to a…
Sep 19, 2019 11:24 UTC Business Read More

Mark Zuckerberg is privately schmoozing with some of Facebook's biggest critics in Washington this week
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is quietly schmoozing with members of Congress in an attempt to bolster his company politically.
Sep 19, 2019 10:18 UTC Business Read More

Tesla's Model 3 joins Audi's E-Tron in claiming top safety award
The Tesla Model 3 has joined the Audi E-Tron as one of the safest cars on the road, earning a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway…
Sep 19, 2019 10:02 UTC Business Read More

Microsoft: $40 Billion To Nowhere
Microsoft announced an 11% dividend hike and a $40 billion share buyback. The tech giant failed to impress with its capital return plans. The stock isn't likely.
Sep 19, 2019 09:25 UTC Business Read More

Apple’s Brand in China Takes a Hit From Backlash Against Trump
(Bloomberg) -- The trade war is taking its toll on Apple Inc., a new survey of Chinese consumer attitudes shows.The company tumbled to No. 24 in an annual…
Sep 19, 2019 09:03 UTC Business Read More

Global Economy Seen Sliding Toward Weakest Growth in Decade
Intensifying trade conflicts have sent global growth momentum tumbling toward lows last seen during the financial crisis, and governments are not doing enough…
Sep 19, 2019 08:59 UTC Business Read More

Panic in the sky: Delta flight from Atlanta plunges nearly 30,000 feet
A delta flight full of passengers from Atlanta plunged nearly 30000 feet in just minutes.
Sep 19, 2019 02:56 UTC Business Read More

Are Roku Investors Overreacting to Comcast's Free Streaming TV Box?
Shares of Roku just lost more than a tenth of their value on news about a streaming player you've probably never heard of -- and are unlikely to ever use.
Sep 19, 2019 02:10 UTC Business Read More

FCC creates two 'innovation zones' to test next-gen wireless
The FCC is backing up its push for next-gen wireless by setting up entire areas devoted to advancing the technology. The agency has created two "innovation…
Sep 19, 2019 01:35 UTC Business Read More

California to Assist Financing of High-Speed Train Between Victorville and Las Vegas
California officials on Wednesday could put a private company's plan to build a high-speed train connecting Las Vegas and Southern California one step closer…
Sep 19, 2019 00:34 UTC Business Read More

3 Dividend Investing Tips That Can Earn You Thousands
There are factors far more important than yield when it comes to picking good dividend-paying stocks.
Sep 18, 2019 23:59 UTC Business Read More