Macy’s Earnings: Signs of Progress Despite Disappointing Near-Term Outlook
Although Macy’s shares fell by a mid-single-digit percentage on Dec. 11 as its fourth-quarter profit guidance was ...
Alphabet: Gemini 2.0 Launch Shows Firm’s AI Chops and Competitive Strength
After spending the past two years in OpenAI’s shadow and being viewed as an AI laggard, Alphabet is changing the narrative.
Fed Rate Cut Seems Like a ‘Coin Flip,’ with Inflation Again Looking Sticky
“We think today’s data will ignite a contentious debate in the Fed’s December meeting on whether to cut rates,” says ...
I have two life-insurance policies, but 'rude' agents keep calling me to change the terms. How do I stop this harassment?
"If you forget to pay your premium within that time, your policy will be canceled," it adds. "That can be disastrous for an older person who has health problems that he didn't have when he initially ...
Leidos Gets $987 Million F-16 Contract From U.S. Air Force
Leidos received a $987 million contract from the U.S. Air Force for F-16 foreign military sales sustainment support, the Defense Department said Wednesday.
Former Comtech CEO Peterman Charged With Insider Trading, Securities Fraud
Ken Peterman, the former chief executive of Comtech Telecommunications, has been charged with insider trading and securities fraud, the Justice Department said Wednesday. He faces up to 25 years in ...
Ferguson Is the Largest Plumbing Distributor in North America With a Growing HVAC Opportunity
Ferguson has built leading positions across most of its end markets through its roll-up acquisition strategy. The company typically acquires local competitors, gaining access to new brands, suppliers, ...
'I take pride in being debt-free': My husband owes thousands of dollars in student loans and credit-card debt. Will I be on the hook if he dies?
My husband has a parent PLUS Loan debt for his daughter from his first marriage, totaling several thousand dollars. He has also incurred a five-figure credit-card debt in his name only during our ...
Tommy Bahama maker Oxford depends on Florida for sales. It just cut its outlook following hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Shares of Oxford Industries Inc. sank after hours Wednesday after the maker of Tommy Bahama and Lilly Pulitzer clothing cut its full-year forecast - citing the impact of hurricanes Milton and Helene ...
Here's what to make of Trump's promise of expedited permits for big investments
"Trump promises a drastic slashing of permitting for any major investment in the U.S. - something that will be tricky, and potentially illegal as mooted, but technicalities won't matter to markets - ...
Albertsons is now suing Kroger for billions. That won't help it find another buyer, analysts say.
Albertsons, in its announcement terminating the agreement, also said it had authorized a $2 billion stock buyback and hiked its quarterly cash dividend by 25%. The chain's biggest shareholder, ...
Here's how much of a hit Microsoft is taking with its investment in GM's Cruise
In terms of per-share earnings, the charge will be a hit of around 9 cents a share to Microsoft's fiscal second-quarter EPS. The FactSet analyst consensus calls for EPS of $3.15 for Microsoft, which ...