Markets suffer a debt ceiling-induced vibe shift
There are just four trading days left until the United States hits its "X" day — the ominous-sounding hard deadline for the government to raise the debt ceiling or risk defaulting on its obligations, according to the US Treasury. Investors are starting to squirm.
2023-05-25 20:24
Target is being held hostage by an anti-LGBT campaign
During every Pride Month in June for the past decade, Target has sold merchandise for LGBTQ customers, employees and allies. But this year, Target faced an anti-LGBTQ campaign that went viral on social media.
2023-05-25 18:17
McCarthy set to send the House home without a debt limit deal
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy appears set to send members home after votes on Thursday, signaling that debt negotiations with the White House will continue as the risk of a first-ever default grows.
2023-05-25 17:24
Which companies are leaving Russia and which are staying? Here's a look
More than 500 companies have suspended their business in Russia, and a similar number have withdrawn completely
2023-05-25 14:56
Companies find it's not so simple to leave Russia; some quietly stay put
When Russia invaded Ukraine, companies were quick to respond, some announcing they would get out of Russia immediately
2023-05-25 14:48
Expect big crowds for the summer travel season -- and big prices, too
The unofficial start of the summer travel season is here, with airlines hoping to avoid the chaos of last year and travelers scrounging for ways to save a few bucks on pricey airfares and hotel rooms
2023-05-25 12:19
Japan's long-suffering stock market is back. This boom may have 'staying power'
Japan's stock market has waited more than three decades for its moment in the sun.
2023-05-25 08:29
Fitch places US on rating watch negative amid debt ceiling fight
Fitch Ratings placed the top-ranked US credit rating on rating watch negative Wednesday, reflecting the uncertainty surrounding the current debt ceiling debate and the possibility of a first-ever default.
2023-05-25 07:24
Target on the defensive after removing LGBTQ+-themed products
Target once distinguished itself as being boldly supportive of the LGBTQ+ community
2023-05-25 06:53
Social Security payments could be delayed due to debt ceiling impasse
If the US is not able to pay all its bills for the first time ever, senior citizens could quickly feel the pain.
2023-05-25 06:50
Target has been a leader in catering to LGBTQ+ shoppers – now it’s on the defensive
Target once distinguished itself as being boldly supportive of the LGBTQ+ community
2023-05-25 03:54
Fed officials debated need for rate hike at last meeting, minutes show
Federal Reserve officials were divided at their last meeting as to whether or not another rate hike was needed to slow the economy, according to minutes from the central bank's May policymaking meeting, released Wednesday afternoon.
2023-05-25 02:18