The Houston Astros traded blows with the Los Angeles Dodgers and escaped a thrilling back-and-forth, home-run filled clash with a 13-12 extra-innings victory on Sunday that put them one win away from their first World Series title. Continue Reading Below After blowing a three-run lead in the ninth inning during […]
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HSBC posts higher 3Q profit as Asian pivot pays off
HONG KONG – HSBC said Monday that its profit rose in the third quarter as a sweeping corporate overhaul aimed at winning more business in Asia paid off. Continue Reading Below The London-based global bank said pretax profit rose to $4.6 billion in the July-September period, a more than fivefold […]
Asian markets mixed as market awaits Trump’s Fed decision
BEIJING – Most Asian markets rose Monday as investors waited to learn U.S. President Donald Trump’s pick to head the Federal Reserve and watch for regional data releases. Continue Reading Below KEEPING SCORE: Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index lost under 0.1 percent to 22,002.40 and the Shanghai Composite Index declined 0.8 […]
Robert Mueller set to act on charges tied to Trump-Russia probe
The first defendants in a criminal investigation of Russia’s meddling in the 2016 presidential campaign could be taken into custody as soon as Monday, people familiar with the matter said, though the nature and target of the charges couldn’t be determined over the weekend. Continue Reading Below Friday, prosecutors led […]
Rent-to-own: Be informed before you sign
Imagine a store where you can pay as you go with no credit and get brand-name furniture, appliances and electronics for as little as $19.99 a week. Continue Reading Below That’s the marketing pitch for rent-to-own companies, which tout low prices, no hassles and instant gratification to cash-strapped consumers. If […]
Asian markets mixed as market awaits Trump Fed decision
BEIJING – Asian stock markets were mixed Monday as investors waited to find out who U.S. President Donald Trump will pick to head the Federal Reserve. Continue Reading Below KEEPING SCORE: Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 index lost 0.1 percent to 21,995.15 and the Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.7 percent to 3,392.03. […]
Target’s new changes could boost stock – Barron’s
Target’s growing focus on online sales and other changes at the U.S. retailer could reward investors, propelling its stock to $75-$80 during the next two years, returning 20 percent to 30 percent, Barron’s reported on Sunday. Continue Reading Below The Minneapolis-based discount chain has been making strides to better compete […]
Oil markets stable on expected extension of output cuts
Oil markets were stable on Monday, with Brent remaining above $60 per barrel supported by expectations that an OPEC-led production cut due to expire next March would be extended. Continue Reading Below Brent crude oil futures, the international benchmark for oil prices, were at $60.40 per barrel at 0236 GMT, […]
Trump tax overhaul under intensifying fire as Congress readies bill
President Donald Trump’s plan for overhauling the U.S. tax system faced growing opposition from interest groups on Sunday, as Republicans prepare to unveil sweeping legislation that could eliminate some of the most popular tax breaks to help pay for lower taxes. Continue Reading Below Republicans who control the U.S. House […]
GM settles California suit over alleged defects concealment
SANTA ANA, Calif. – General Motors has agreed to a $13.9 million settlement with Orange County, California, after prosecutors accused the auto giant of concealing serious safety defects to avoid costly recalls and part replacements. Continue Reading Below The lawsuit, filed in 2014, accused GM of deceptive business practices and […]