DES MOINES, Iowa – As Americans prepare to consume some 45 million turkeys on Thanksgiving, an animal rights group asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday to require more humane treatment for turkeys, chicken and other poultry as the birds are sent to slaughter. Continue Reading Below California-based Mercy […]
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New money: Mnuchin and Carranza now on the dollar bill
WASHINGTON – Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and U.S. Treasurer Jovita Carranza are now on the money, literally. Continue Reading Below The two officials took a tour of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing on Wednesday to see firsthand the production of new $1 bills, the first currency that will bear […]
Republicans begin pushing tax cut bill through Congress
WASHINGTON – Republicans began pushing a broad tax cut for businesses and many individuals through the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday, a measure complicated by a late addition — repeal of the Obama health care law’s requirement that Americans get insurance coverage. Continue Reading Below Erasing the Affordable Care Act’s […]
The Latest: Report details allegations against Tom Sizemore
LOS ANGELES – The Latest on sexual harassment and abuse allegations against powerful men in the entertainment and media industries (all times local): Continue Reading Below 1:05 p.m. Terry Crews names his alleged attacker and compares being sexually assaulted to being a prisoner of war in an appearance Wednesday on […]
Americans say job openings are increasing but wages aren’t: Study
While Americans are positive about job creation and the economy, they have a less optimistic view about their income levels, a new study shows. Continue Reading Below A recent survey conducted by The Pew Research Center found that nearly half of all Americans (49%) feel as though their family’s income […]
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 […]
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 […]