Zimbabwe’s military controls the capital and the state broadcaster and is holding President Robert Mugabe, 93, and his wife under house arrest. It appears that the world’s oldest head of state has been deposed by a coup. But the military is at pains to say it did not stage a […]
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Amazon unveils more Whole Foods price cuts ahead of Thanksgiving
N – Nov 15 (Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday unveiled more discounts on several grocery products at Whole Foods Market, days ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, sending stocks of rival U.S. grocers lower in early trading. Continue Reading Below The lower prices include deeper discounts on some items for […]
A lightning fast rally in oil prices is reversing. Here’s why
A downbeat outlook for oil demand from a top energy watchdog and fears of rising U.S. output sparked a sell-off in crude futures this week, but analysts say the market was already poised for a pullback. International benchmark Brent and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude have both shed about $3 […]
Which city will become America’s next tech hub?
Rapid tech sector growth has created new economies in Seattle and San Francisco – but as business costs have increased in these regions companies are looking for new locations to set up shop. A prime example: Amazon (AMZN), who is searching for a location for its second headquarters. Continue Reading […]
Better Buy: Freeport-McMoRan Inc. vs. Wheaton Precious Metals
Over the last few years copper and gold miner Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) has faced headwinds ranging from bad investment choices to commodity price weakness to complicated relationships with foreign governments. It’s been a hard stretch to say the least. On the other hand, Wheaton Precious Metals‘ (NYSE: WPM) biggest […]
3 Value Stocks Perfect for Retirement
Many savvy investors know they’ll need steady income-generating stocks in retirement, but finding companies that can do that — and that are priced under their potential — is not always easy. Continue Reading Below That’s why three Motley Fool writers have put together a short list of value stocks that […]
Markets Right Now: Tech, banks lead early losses for stocks
NEW YORK – The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): Continue Reading Below 9:35 a.m. Stocks are opening lower on Wall Street, with the largest losses going to technology companies and banks. Apple was off 1.4 percent in early trading Wednesday, while JPMorgan Chase was down about […]
EU lawmakers clear law to limit cheap Chinese imports
November 15, 2017 STRASBOURG (Reuters) – The European Parliament approved legislation on Wednesday designed to protect EU industries against excessively cheap imports from China. The new law, which was passed by 554 votes to 48 against, amends regulations on dumping and subsidies by third countries, such as China. It also […]
Wall Street opens lower on oil price slide
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., November 9, 2017. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid November 15, 2017 (Reuters) – The Dow shed more than 100 points at the open on Wednesday, as a slide in oil prices hit global markets and concerns about […]
Senate Finance chairman revises tax plan to end Obamacare mandate
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch arrives for the the markup the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., November 13, 2017. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque November 15, 2017 By Susan Heavey WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The head of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee proposed major changes to a […]