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Banking Committee Republican senators continue to push their deregulatory agenda. It is one thing to help community banks; it is definitely not necessary to help bigger, more complex banks that can pose a systemic risk. ...

Since the downturn, Bank of America has transformed itself from a traditional loans-and-deposits bank mainly relying on consumer banking to a balanced bank with a sizable wealth management and investment banking business...

The nation's two biggest life insurers posted sharply higher second-quarter net income. MetLife benefited from improved investment results. A net charge of $1.23 billion had depressed Prudential's year-earlier results.

There were good reasons for Jerome Powell's Federal Reserve to cut interest rates on Wednesday, but its action brings its own risks.

The stock dropped as much as 5% in after-hours trading.

Fitbit blamed weak Versa Lite sales for its lowered revenue guidance.

The Fed has refused to promise the market more interest rate cuts and with good cause, since policy makers remain highly conflicted on what the economy needs.

Hearing from Fed Chair Jerome Powell that today's rate cut is simply a "mid-cycle adjustment" appears to be disappointing the stock market, where some investors might have hoped for more hints of additional easing.

Frito-Lay North America has maintained its position as the fastest growing segment for PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) over recent years. PepsiCo Revenues (shows PepsiCo's key revenue components) have increased from $62.8 billion ...

The response to a settlement has been so great that claimants may not receive the cash amount promised, the FTC warned.

Look for stocks that are inelastic to interest rate changes. Here are two that fit the bill.

The move comes amid demands from Trump and high speculation by economists.

3M has seen demand for its products across categories fall since Q2 2018 primarily due to weak customer demand in China. The slowdown in China has had a visible impact on 3M's revenues over recent quarters. Trefis detail...

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The tech giant's shares were up 4.3% at about midday Wednesday after a better-than-expected earnings report, putting it on track to be worth more than $1 trillion again.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation released its 2019 risk review report with key credit risks to banks. Given that this is the regulator that has to take banks into receivership when they fail, its analysis and wa...

Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) has increased its earnings guidance for the full year 2019, after the company reported a strong Q2 2019, which was marked with higher earnings despite some pressure on volumes. Phil...

BlackRock is no longer in talks with Pamplona Capital Management to take over the private-equity firm's stake in cybersecurity company Cofense.

Natural-gas prices shot higher Wednesday, as some investors locked in profits on bearish bets a day ahead of weekly inventory data.

When consumer staples valuations levitate higher in a hurry, it often foreshadows an economic slowdown around the corner. Money tends to flow to safe haven sectors before fleeing the market entirely.

General Electric's results announcement reminded investors of how much is left to accomplish, and of both old and new challenges to the business.

Baby tech now includes a "smart diaper" system from Procter & Gamble that can monitor when your baby has gone number one, much like your nose can.