US stocks are again headed for new highs while rest of the world’s stock market struggles
The U.S. stock market is well on its way to better-than-average gains this year, but a quick glance at overseas markets reveals a more sobering story.
House of Fraser collapse leaves major brands millions out of pocket
Top fashion labels face large losses and online customers are in limbo from chain store collapse.
US imposes sanctions on Myanmar military over Rohingya crackdown
The U.S. imposed sanctions on four Myanmar military and police commanders and two army units for involvement in what it called “ethnic cleansing” and other human rights abuses against the country’s Rohingya Muslims.
How long it would take to watch all the movies on Netflix (while still showering and sleeping)
Better start stocking up on popcorn.
Trump calls for end to quarterly reporting
US President tells US financial regulators to “look into” having companies report only twice a year.
Merkel is meeting Putin and here’s what’s on the agenda
The pair have often clashed but remain in regular contact.
US ends Syria stabilization funding, cites more allied cash
The Trump administration is ending funding for Syria stabilization projects as it moves to extricate the U.S. from the conflict, citing increased contributions from anti-Islamic State coalition partners.
Tesla stock has its worst day in two years after Elon Musk’s off-kilter interview with the NYT
Shares of Tesla tumbled as much as 8.9 percent after a New York Times feature outlined some serious struggles for CEO Elon Musk.
A leading recessionary indicator is flashing red, but investors don’t appear to care … yet
The yield curve just narrowed to its flattest level since before the financial crisis. But any worries a flatter yield curve spells the end of this bull run are premature, says one market watcher.
Spanish soccer league aims to break into the US market with landmark fixture
La Liga plans to bring a regular season club match to the United States, the first to be played outside of Europe.