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This underfunded female demographic is launching the most start-ups in America, far from Silicon Valley

This underfunded female demographic is launching the most start-ups in America, far from Silicon Valley

Despite the lack of capital, black women are starting businesses at the fastest clip of any racial group, according to research by American Express. Since 2007, the number of firms owned by African-American women has grown by 164%.

6 years ago
U.S. labor board limits companies' liability for franchisee labor-law violations

U.S. labor board limits companies' liability for franchisee labor-law violations

A U.S. labor board on Tuesday finalized a rule that will make it more difficult to hold companies liable for unlawful labor practices by franchisees and contractors, reversing a more worker-friendly Obama-era standard criticized by business groups.



6 years ago
Macy’s results beat forecasts on holiday sales lift

Macy’s results beat forecasts on holiday sales lift

Department store chain Macy's Inc on Tuesday reported a small drop in sales and profit that topped analysts' expectations with the help of an uptick in holiday sales.



6 years ago
Eight men in frame to run Norway wealth fund, including deputy CEO

Eight men in frame to run Norway wealth fund, including deputy CEO

Eight candidates have applied to head Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the country's central bank said on Tuesday, as its board prepares to decide who should steer the global portfolio of assets worth $1.1 trillion through a time of transition.



6 years ago
Wall Street edges higher a day after sharp sell-off

Wall Street edges higher a day after sharp sell-off

U.S. stock indexes ticked slightly higher on Tuesday as investors dipped their toes in the water a day after worries about the worldwide spread of the coronavirus sent the S&P 500 and the Dow Industrials to their biggest daily declines in two years.



6 years ago
U.S. consumer confidence nudges up in February

U.S. consumer confidence nudges up in February

U.S. consumer confidence edged up in February, suggesting a steady pace of consumer spending that could support the economy despite growing fears over the impact of the fast spreading coronavirus, which have roiled financial markets.



6 years ago
Disney to serve Impossible Foods burgers at parks, resorts

Disney to serve Impossible Foods burgers at parks, resorts

Walt Disney Co's theme parks, resorts and cruise line will serve Impossible Foods' plant-based meat burgers, the companies said on Tuesday, a new win for the vegan patty maker that is broadening its reach across fast-food chains.



6 years ago
Here's how to reduce the taxes on your Social Security benefits

Here's how to reduce the taxes on your Social Security benefits

Many retirees may be surprised to find that their Social Security benefits may be subject to federal income taxes. But there are ways to keep the rate at which you are taxed on that income down, if you're strategic about how you take your income.

6 years ago
Cramer warns that buying any bounce after Dow's 1,000-point plunge is a 'sucker's game'

Cramer warns that buying any bounce after Dow's 1,000-point plunge is a 'sucker's game'

"No reason to buy anything if it's up because that's just a sucker's game," CNBC's Jim Cramer said

6 years ago
American Airlines, Qatar Airways sign strategic partnership, codeshare deal

American Airlines, Qatar Airways sign strategic partnership, codeshare deal

American Airlines Group Inc said Tuesday it has signed a strategic partnership deal with Qatar Airways and is reviving its codeshare agreement.



6 years ago
Massachusetts finalizes its own investor protection rule. Here's what it could mean for you

Massachusetts finalizes its own investor protection rule. Here's what it could mean for you

While the SEC is working to put a new investor protection rule in place, some complain its standards are too light. Now states are working on their own stricter standards. Last week, Massachusetts finalized its own rule. Here's what it could mean for investors.

6 years ago
Housing market strength underpins Home Depot's holiday-quarter results

Housing market strength underpins Home Depot's holiday-quarter results

Home Depot Inc benefited from a solid U.S. housing market and higher job growth that led consumers to spend more at its stores in the holiday shopping quarter, helping the home improvement chain beat sales and profit estimates.



6 years ago
Macy’s quarterly profit, sales beat estimates on holiday lift

Macy’s quarterly profit, sales beat estimates on holiday lift

Department store chain Macy's Inc on Tuesday reported a small drop in sales and profit that topped analysts' expectations with the help of an uptick in holiday sales.



6 years ago
Financial advisors must find their 'niche' to survive over next 5 to 10 years

Financial advisors must find their 'niche' to survive over next 5 to 10 years

Developing a niche, like working with millennial clients or widows, will become more imperative if financial advisors are to compete successfully.

6 years ago
U.S. labor board eases companies' liability for franchisee labor-law violations

U.S. labor board eases companies' liability for franchisee labor-law violations

A U.S. labor board on Tuesday finalized a rule that will make it more difficult to hold companies liable for unlawful labor practices by franchisees and contractors, reversing a more worker-friendly Obama-era standard criticized by business groups.



6 years ago