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Donald Trump has chosen people who radiate maturity and competence for his cabinet, writes Darrell Delamaide.

The Securities and Exchange Commission said on Tuesday that BlackRock Inc. , the world's largest asset manager, will pay a $340,000 penalty to settle charges the firm improperly forced exiting employees, via separation agreements, to waive their right to obtain whistleblower awards. Those waivers violate the Dodd-Frank law, said the SEC. More than 1,000 BlackRock employees signed agreements to "waive any right to recovery of incentives for reporting of misconduct", according to the SEC's order... Читать дальше...

By many metrics, the U.S. economy is on a strong footing: the stock market is near record levels, wages have been rising and jobless claims are at multidecade lows. All of this suggests that there may be limited room for improvement, according to Morgan Stanley.

A massive alligator caused quite a stir when it took a stroll in a central Florida nature reserve.

A massive alligator caused quite a stir when it took a stroll in a central Florida nature reserve.

Hotel prices in Washington, D.C., are up 927% ahead of Trump inauguration

Airbnb is also seeing 10 times the demand for rooms as it did in 2013.

New York Fed President William Dudley on Tuesday said that if homeowners would tap into their equity in prudent ways it would be a positive development for the economy.

Fed would lift rates if Trump fiscal policy is not done right: Brainard

The more fiscal policy focuses on boosting demand, the more likely the U.S. central bank will raise interest rates, said Fed Gov. Lael Brainard on Tuesday.

You’ve probably heard that Brexit easily could kill London as a financial hub. But some fintech leaders see upside in the EU referendum result, while others argue it will take more time to see whether the vote actually ends up wrecking the sector.

Market optimism about Trump is fading fast: Citigroup

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The U.S. is at the heart of the two biggest worries among investors now, a new Bank of America survey shows.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s stock shot up 3.1% in morning trade Tuesday, making it the biggest gainer among Dow Jones Industrial Average components, after the discount retail behemoth said it planned to create 10,000 U.S. jobs this year. The price gain of $2.05 was adding 14 points to the price of the Dow, which was down 25 points. The stock's rally comes one session after it closed at an 8-month low, and a week after The Wall Street Journal reported Wal-Mart was preparing to cut hundreds of jobs by the end of January. Читать дальше...

J.C. Penney Co. Inc. shares surged 3.7% Tuesday, after the company announced a new partnership with sports equipment and apparel maker Nike Inc. . The troubled department store chain said it has added in-store Nike shops to more than 600 of its stores. The company has dedicated 500 square feet of space to Nike in the men's department of its stores, anchored by a a Nike swoosh sign and what it called "motivating" graphics of athletes. "Fitness enthusiasts will find everything they need to maximize... Читать дальше...

The consumer relief portions of big bank settlements have drawn criticism from consumer advocates, who say banks try to claim settlement “credit” for steps they’d be taking anyway, like home loan modifications, rather than initiating new programs.

J.C. Penney shares up nearly 5% after Nike shops announcement

Shares of Brinker International Inc. slumped 1.1% in morning trade Tuesday, after the operator of Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy restaurant chains was downgraded at Morgan Stanley, which cited concerns over decelerating industry trends. Analyst John Glass cut his rating to underweight from equal weight and lowered his price target to $47, which is just 0.8% above current levels, from $51. "While market expectations for sales have been reduced and shares have already faded... Читать дальше...

Goldman Sachs responsible for half of Dow's early decline Tuesday

GM says it will invest $1 billion in U.S. manufacturing

General Motors Corp. said Tuesday it will invest an additional $1 billion in U.S. manufacturing operations and create 7,000 jobs for American workers. The company said it will begin work on insourcing axle production for full-size pickup trucks, including work that was previously done in Mexico. That will create 450 jobs in Michigan. "The U.S. is our home market and we are committed to growth that is good for our employees, dealers, and suppliers and supports our continued effort to drive shareholder... Читать дальше...

U.S. stocks opened lower on Tuesday, pressured after President-elect Donald Trump told The Wall Street Journal that the dollar was "too strong," raising new questions about the types of economic policies he might pursue when he takes office later this week. Investors also digested comments from British Prime Minister Theresa May, who spoke about the country's upcoming exit from the European Union. On the upside, both Morgan Stanley and UnitedHealth Group reported strong quarterly results. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 48 points... Читать дальше...

Revlon Inc. announced an organizational restructuring Tuesday to focus on four distinct brands, including its namesake Revlon cosmetics brand, the hair coloring and cosmetics brand Elizabeth Arden, which it purchased for $870 million last September, as well as two others focused on fragrances and portfolio brands. The company said the move will streamline and simplify the business, giving it the opportunity to more easily meet its long-term growth targets in the global beauty industry. Shares of Revlon were inactive in premarket trade... Читать дальше...