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Opinion | Why America is running out of public companies
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (257+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. The hostile litigation environment amounts to a de facto tax on participating…...
Wall Street sets another record after US stocks tick higher
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (199+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. The U. S. stock market ticked upward to another record high NEW YORK " The…...
Bof A's trading desk avoided a single daily loss in Q1 amid market turmoil
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (80+ words) The Washington Post Recent market volatility, partly due to the War in Iran, continues to boost Wall Street profits NEW YORK " The market volatility of the last three months, caused partly by the war in Iran, has been a boon…...
7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its stores in North America this year
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (79+ words) The Washington Post 7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its convenience stores this year NEW YORK " Convenience chain 7-Eleven expects to close hundreds of its locations this year. According to earnings filings published last week, 7-Eleven's North American operator plans…...
Banks see a 'resilient' US economy but warn of negative impacts from rising energy prices
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (108+ words) The Washington Post The nation's biggest banks posted strong profits in the first quarter, driven by a resilient economy and increased dealmaking in investment banking NEW YORK " The nation's biggest banks posted another quarter of strong profits, helped by a…...
Affordability gets worse as Iran war drags
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (16+ words) The Washington Post Affordability gets worse as Iran war drags...
Did the Iran war make inflation worse?
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (17+ words) The Washington Post Did the Iran war make inflation worse?...
Trump's pick for Fed chair could be the richest in modern times
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (414+ words) Financial disclosures show Kevin Warsh, a former Fed governor, has a fortune well in excess of $100 million. Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to become the next Federal Reserve chairman, would probably be the wealthiest central bank leader in recent…...
Opinion | America's income tax is progressive
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (127+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. The rich already pay more than their fair share. Supporters of progressive…...
Opinion | How many "shocks to the system" can America take?
1+ year, 1+ week ago (105+ words) President Trump's escalation of trade wars around the globe has markets, and many Americans, feeling anxious. Columnists Dana Milbank, Heather Long and Philip Bump discuss the high costs of Trump's tariffs and how globalization will continue, with the U. S. or without…...