WASHINGTON – President Trump’s espionage chief disregarded US intelligence officials for not releasing information about Hillary Clinton and unverified allegations about the 2016 election, according to people familiar with the case. Central …
Read More »Fed caps big bank dividends, heels share buyback in fourth quarter
WASHINGTON – The largest US banks faced restrictions on dividends and would share buybacks for the next three months, citing the need to conserve capital during a coronovirus-induced recession. The Fed said …
Read More »Palantir made direct listing as a trading listing with a $ 22 billion valuation
Palantir Technologies<span class="company-name-type"> Inc.</span> PLTR <span>31.45%</span> The stock opened at $ 10 at the start of its trading career on the New York Stock Exchange, valuing the data firm at about $ …
Read More »To prevent the spread of Kovid-19, colleges should be careful, warn health officials
Federal and state health officials warned of the danger when young people are infected with the new coronovirus, and strengthened measures to limit recommended university and college transmission. Colleges around the country …
Read More »President Trump’s Tax Deduction – And Yours
President Trump is facing scrutiny for tax cuts that millions of Americans use, or would like to do. This week the New York Times published a comprehensive analysis of Mr. Trump’s taxes …
Read More »Saudi Arabia says it rejects Iran-backed terrorist cell
Saudi Arabia said it has demolished a terrorist cell with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the latest sign of heightened tensions in the Middle East as two long-term rivals compete for regional …
Read More »Kovid-19 cases jump into Canada, prompting new sanctions
OTTAWA-Canada is seeing a rapid rise in cases of Kovid-19, alarming health officials and triggering a second round of lockdowns and making stricter recommendations. According to the country’s chief public-health officer, the …
Read More »NextEra Energy makes Duke Energy takeover approach
Next energy<span class="company-name-type"> Inc.</span> NEE <span>-0.36%</span> Duke Energy Corporation recently received a takeover approach, which, according to people familiar with the matter, would be a combination of the two Southern utilities with …
Read More »US to forgive PPP loan after borrowers complaint
WASHINGTON – The Treasury Department on Tuesday said it would begin waiving loans given to small traders under the Paycheck Protection Program following complaints from banks and borrowers. A Treasury spokesman said …
Read More »JP Morgan paid $ 920 million to resolve market manipulation probes
JPMorgan JPM -0.84% Chase & Co. agreed to pay $ 920 million tied to the manipulation of the precious metals and treasury markets, regulators, and admitted malpractice. The agreement resolves the investigation …
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