Stock market today: Trading on Wall Street mixed as Middle East conflict pushes oil higher
Premarket trading is mixed on Wall Street, but oil prices are moving higher after U.S. fighter jets launched airstrikes early Friday on two locations in eastern Syria linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, and the Israeli military said its troops and tanks had briefly entered Gaza for a second time
2023-10-27 20:57
Exxon Mobil Q3 profit falls compared with last year's record numbers, but refineries are strong
Exxon Mobil’s third-quarter profit declined compared with last year's unprecedented numbers, but their up 15% compared with the previous quarter oil giant had its strongest ever refinery throughput for the period
2023-10-27 20:26
Probe finds 'serious failings' in way British politician Nigel Farage had his bank account closed
An independent probe has found “serious failings” in how NatWest Group’s private and exclusive Coutts Bank shut down the account of the right-wing British politician Nigel Farage
2023-10-27 19:46
The sudden death of former China's No. 2 leader Li Keqiang has shocked many
The sudden death of China’s former No. 2 leader Li Keqiang has shocked many people in the country
2023-10-27 12:49
Africa’s fashion industry is growing to meet global demands but needs more investment, UNESCO says
A UNESCO report released during Lagos Fashion Week notes Africa’s fashion industry is growing rapidly to meet demand but that inadequate investment still limits its potential
2023-10-27 11:17
Former Premier Li Keqiang, China’s top economic official for a decade, has died at 68
Former Premier Li Keqiang, China’s top economic official for a decade, has died of a heart attack at 68
2023-10-27 09:19
Amazon posts strong revenue and profits, says it's in 'best position' it's ever been before holidays
Amazon on Thursday reported strong revenue and profits from the summer months driven by growth in online sales and its advertising business
2023-10-27 06:51
Rays push for swift approval of financing deal for new Tampa Bay ballpark, part of $6B development
The Tampa Bay Rays are pushing for swift approval of a financing deal for a new 30,000-seat ballpark, part of a much larger $6 billion redevelopment project that includes affordable housing, a hotel, a Black history museum and many other items
2023-10-27 05:57
Warren Buffett's company joins oil-buying frenzy this week by resuming its Occidental Petroleum buys
Investor Warren Buffett joined the recent oil-buying spree in the market this week by resuming Berkshire Hathaway's purchases of Occidental Petroleum stock for the first time in four months
2023-10-27 00:21
US economic growth accelerated to strong 4.9% rate last quarter as consumers shrugged off Fed hikes
The nation’s economy expanded at a robust 4.9% annual rate from July through September as Americans defied higher prices, rising interest rates and widespread forecasts of a recession to spend at a brisk pace
2023-10-26 23:57
US economy accelerated to a strong 4.9% rate last quarter as consumers shrugged off Fed rate hikes
The nation’s economy expanded at a robust 4.9% annual rate from July through September as Americans defied higher prices, rising interest rates and widespread forecasts of a recession to spend at a brisk pace
2023-10-26 20:52
Southwest Airlines quarterly profit slides 30% and says growth will slow next year
Southwest Airlines earned $193 million in the third quarter, 30% less than its profit a year ago
2023-10-26 19:49