Financial markets

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 4/17/2025

Most U.S. stocks rose, but the worst drop for UnitedHealth Group in a quarter of a century kept Wall Street…

2 weeks ago

US tariffs will weaken global economy and trigger inflation but not a global recession, IMF says

Surging U.S. tariffs will weaken the global economy and push up inflation this year, according to projections to be released…

2 weeks ago

Powell says Federal Reserve can wait on any interest rate moves

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve can stay patient and wait to see how tariffs and other economic policies of the…

2 weeks ago

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly dip despite S&P 500 adding to its record on Wall Street

TOKYO -- Asian shares traded mostly lower Thursday after a quiet day on Wall Street, where the S&P 500 added…

2 months ago

China’s Xi meets with business leaders to boost economy

China’s President Xi Jinping has met with the country’s top business leaders, state media reported, including Jack Ma, the founder…

3 months ago

Builders offering valuable incentives to entice homebuyers

LOS ANGELES -- Americans looking to buy a newly built home this spring are likely to get a helping hand…

3 months ago

CVS Health steers through rising insurance costs in a strong fourth quarter

CVS Health steered through rising costs in its insurance division to handily beat profit expectations on Wall Street.The drugstore chain…

3 months ago

Coca-Cola posts strong fourth quarter revenue as global sales volumes rise

Coca-Cola posted better-than-expected revenue in the fourth quarter as its sales volumes rose in the U.S., China and elsewhere.Revenue for…

3 months ago