Wall Street is strangely calm about the debt ceiling. That could all change this month
Dire warnings about the economic chaos and catastrophe that will ensue if the US debt ceiling isn't lifted soon abound. Still, markets remain rather sanguine about the Washington drama.
2023-05-10 19:49
Biden to hammer Republican budget cuts which target his student loan forgiveness plans
When President Joe Biden speaks at a community college in New York on Wednesday, he's expected to hit Republicans hard for budget cuts they are demanding as part of their bill to raise the debt ceiling.
2023-05-10 19:26
US airline passengers are getting increasingly frustrated. Here's why
North American travelers are unhappy with high ticket prices, staffing shortages and reduced routes, according to consumer research company J.D. Power's 2023 North American Airline Satisfaction Study.
2023-05-10 18:55
Edmunds compares: Honda Pilot vs. Hyundai Palisade
The Honda Pilot and Hyundai Palisade are midsize SUVs with three rows of seating and a reputation for comfort and value
2023-05-10 18:54
Why we don't entirely know what would come after a US debt default
The warnings about a US debt default are earnest and urgent. And yet, the specifics of when the US will cross the so-called X-date -- when the country could default -- and what will happen in the immediate aftermath are maddeningly vague.
2023-05-10 05:57
Airbnb sees record bookings despite recession fears
Airbnb on Tuesday reported strong revenue growth and a new record for bookings during the first three months of the year, in a sign that demand for travel remains strong despite lingering recession fears.
2023-05-10 05:21
Ryanair places its biggest order ever for Boeing aircraft
Ryanair has agreed to buy 150 new Boeing 737 Max-10 aircraft, and taken options on 150 more, inking the largest order ever placed by an Irish company for US manufactured goods.
2023-05-09 23:23
TurboTax is sending checks to 4.4 million customers as part of a $141 million settlement
Roughly 4.4 million people will soon receive checks from TurboTax, following a 50-state settlement accusing parent company Intuit for allegedly steering millions of low-income Americans away from free tax-filing services.
2023-05-09 22:49
Biden to meet with congressional leadership as threat of national debt default looms
President Joe Biden is set to meet with congressional leadership on Tuesday amid a stalemate in Washington to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a default that would have catastrophic economic consequences.
2023-05-09 20:25
Credit Suisse CEO Ulrich Körner to join UBS board
UBS Group said on Tuesday that Credit Suisse CEO Ulrich Körner will stay on after the takeover of its Swiss rival as part of a new leadership team of the combined group.
2023-05-09 19:48
Why bank stocks are so unstable
The financial sector has been churning in rough water since the shocking collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March.
2023-05-09 19:24
Mark Zuckerberg wins gold and silver in his first Jiu-Jitsu tournament
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg won two medals in a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament held at a Silicon Valley high school Saturday, adding to the tech leader's vast array of extracurricular activities.
2023-05-09 19:21