Commodities Corner: Here’s what might lead to a spike in gasoline prices this summer
Retail gasoline prices have been falling for a month and may have already seen their peak for the year, but the potential for a “higher...
TaxWatch: IRS will launch free tax-filing pilot program during the 2024 tax filing season
The IRS will receive $80 billion in funding over the next decade. Of that, Congress earmarked $15 million to study an IRS free tax-pre service.
The Tell: Why stock-market bears are inadvertently supporting a rally despite some bad news
The U.S. stock market has been doing surprisingly well in 2023 despite all the negative news on the financial markets. Why it has failed to...
Key Words: Comcast is ‘more likely than not’ to sell Hulu stake to Disney next year, CEO says
The Hulu ownership saga between Walt Disney Co. and Comcast Corp. looks ever more likely to end with the most logical conclusion.
: U.S. oil futures hold above $70 a barrel
Oil futures settled lower on Tuesday, just a day snapping a four-session losing streak. “Monday’s recovery has stalled, and oil prices have struggle to make...
: FTC sues to block Amgen’s acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics
Deal could allow Amgen to "entrench the monopoly positions" of two Horizon medications, regulators say.
The Ratings Game: Home Depot’s bad news might not just be bad news for Lowe’s
Some analysts said Home Depot's struggles could indicate bigger difficulties for the retail sector up ahead.
: Sharpie parent Newell Brands’ stock falls toward 14-year low after dividend slashed by 70%
Sharpie parent Newell Brands' stock fell toward a 14-year low Tuesday after the company cut its dividend as it "deliberately" reset its spending priorities.
: Why Microsoft is giving away a Zune MP3 player that’s 15 years old — and may not work
Microsoft's 'Zune sweepstakes' with 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' offers an unopened MP3 player — while some used Zune products sell on eBay for...