
Fitch downgrades Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac after US rating cut
Ratings agency Fitch on Wednesday downgraded U.S. mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Long-Term Issuer Default
2023-08-03 06:48

Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone: When Bollywood A-listers turn into start-up stars
Many top Indian actors are making fortunes by actively investing in start-ups and consumer brands.
2023-08-03 05:52

Labor, industry gear up for dueling Massachusetts gig worker ballot measures
By Nate Raymond BOSTON The fight over the status of Uber Technologies and Lyft ride-share drivers entered a
2023-08-03 05:18

US labor board says work rules cannot hamper unionizing
By Daniel Wiessner The agency that enforces U.S. labor laws on Wednesday made it more difficult for businesses
2023-08-03 04:52

US regulator warns brokers to bolster anti money-laundering efforts
NEW YORK The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned some broker dealers to strengthen policies and
2023-08-03 02:55

U.S. housing availability rate slips in second quarter
By Safiyah Riddle U.S. housing vacancy rates edged lower in the second quarter, according to a government report
2023-08-03 02:26

Yellen says Fitch downgrade 'entirely unwarranted' amid US economic strength
MCLEAN, Virginia U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday voiced more objections to Fitch Ratings' downgrade of the
2023-08-03 01:49

Safilo posts 6.6% fall in Q2 net sales as North America weighs
Italian eyewear group Safilo posted a 6.6% fall in second-quarter net sales at constant exchange rates, due to
2023-08-03 00:18

Chesapeake Energy sees 5% to 7% drop in oilfield service costs in 2024
By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON U.S. oil and gas company Chesapeake Energy on Wednesday said it expects deflation in
2023-08-03 00:17

US says probe into Southwest Airlines December meltdown ongoing
WASHINGTON The U.S. Transportation Department (USDOT) on Wednesday said its comprehensive investigation into Southwest Airlines December meltdown is
2023-08-02 23:15

Exclusive-Fitch: Decision to cut U.S. credit rating based on deteriorating governance, polarization
NEW YORK Fitch made its decision to downgrade the U.S. credit rating due to fiscal concerns and a
2023-08-02 21:53

U.S. markets may not see lasting impact from Fitch downgrade
By Susan Mathew Most major brokerages do not expect a sustained drag on U.S. financial markets following Fitch's
2023-08-02 21:26