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Mallinckrodt PLC said Wednesday afternoon that it had settled with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations that it used its monopoly to hike drug prices. The settlement is still subject to approval by the FTC, the company said. Earlier Wednesday, shares fell after the New York Post reported that the FTC was about to bring charges. Shares were down as much as 8% before a trading halt. Company shares have dropped 29.4% over the last three months, compared with a 6.1% rise in the S&P 500 .

The majority of ride-hailing drivers are above the age of 51, but younger drivers take home more money, according to a new survey.

The majority of ride-hailing drivers are above the age of 51, but younger drivers take home more money, according to a new survey.

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- In a speech to the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen said she expects interest rates to rise a few times per year until the end of 2019. "As of last month, I and most of my colleagues--the other members of the Fed Board in Washington and the presidents of the 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks--were expecting to increase our federal funds rate target a few times a year until, by the end of 2019, it is close to our estimate of... Читать дальше...

Oil futures fell by nearly 3% Wednesday as concerns over climbing U.S. shale output pushed prices to their lowest in about a week. Those concerns outweighed some earlier support from growing signs that major crude producers have kept output in check as promised. February West Texas Intermediate crude fell $1.40, or 2.7%, to settle at $51.08 a barrel--the lowest finish since Jan. 10, according to FactSet data.

SEC fines General Motors $1 million over accounting

Gold finishes with a modest loss Wednesday as the U.S. dollar stages a rebound, but prices stick close to a two-month high amid data showing that U.S. inflation topped 2% in 2016.

Oracle Corp. was sued by the U.S. Labor Department on Wednesday for pay discrimination. Oracle "has a systemic practice of paying Caucasian male workers more than their counterparts in the same job title," particularly females, black and Asian employees, the government said. In a statement, Oracle said the complaint is meritless, "politically motivated" and based on "false allegations." A number of technology companies have faced criticism for their hiring practices in recent years, which has... Читать дальше...

Obama enjoys highest approval rating since early months of presidency: WSJ/NBC

Gold futures saw a modest loss on Wednesday as strength in the U.S. dollar dulled investment demand for the metal. Prices however, remained close to a two-month high, supported by recent comments from President-elect Donald Trump, which suggested that he favors a weaker greenback to benefit U.S. trade. February gold lost 80 cents, or less than 0.1%, to settle at $1,212.10 an ounce after ending Tuesday at its highest since mid-November. The Federal Reserve's Beige Book, released after prices settled Wednesday... Читать дальше...

Price pressures intensified in the last few weeks of 2016, according to the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book report released Wednesday.

President Obama's final press conference — tune in now for live blog with video

Non-GAAP metrics cited in SEC fine of N.Y. marketing concern

Fed Beige Book: Price pressures 'intensified' in final weeks of 2016

The Securities and Exchange Commission fined MDC Partners , a New York-based marketing company, $1.5 million to settle charges it failed to disclose certain perks granted to its then-CEO, Miles S. Nadal, and for violating disclosure rules for non-GAAP financial metrics. MDC Partners failed to disclose additional personal benefits the company paid on behalf of Nadal such as private aircraft usage, club memberships, cosmetic surgery, yacht and sports car expenses, jewelry, charitable donations, pet care... Читать дальше...

What residents of the Big Apple and the Bay Area call 311 about.

The next FAQ on the fiduciary rule should flesh out what is proper due diligence for investment recommendations. Here are four suggested guidelines.

The next FAQ on the fiduciary rule should flesh out what is proper due diligence for investment recommendations. Here are four suggested guidelines.

The ‘resistance’ economy comes into its own opposing Friday’s inauguration.

Treasury prices edge lower on Wednesday, pushing yields higher, a day ahead of a meeting by the European Central Bank, which could shed some light on what monetary policy will look like in what could be another politically tumultuous year across Europe.

There is a dramatic difference between power of attorney and next of kin.

Is it the best of times or the worst of times for the Treasury market? Well, that all depends on whom you ask.

The Labor Department put out an FAQ on the conflict-of-interest rule. Here’s what you need to know.

The Labor Department put out an FAQ on the conflict-of-interest rule. Here’s what you need to know.

The Labor Department put out an FAQ on the conflict-of-interest rule. Here’s what you need to know.