US Companies’ Tax Windfall Fuels Record Share Buybacks Posted by News Team | Apr 4, 2019 | News Companies in the S&P 500 spent $806B on buybacks in 2018, blowing away the previous record of nearly $590B. Read More
House Dems Ask IRS to Provide Trump’s Tax Returns Posted by News Team | Apr 4, 2019 | News It is the first such demand for a sitting president’s tax information in 45 years. Read More
World Trade Forecasts Slashed Again Amid US-China Standoff Posted by News Team | Apr 2, 2019 | News In 2018, trade grew by just 3% — far below the WTO’s forecast for 3.9%, which had itself been downgraded. Read More
IMF Managing Director Says Economy Is at ‘Delicate Moment’ Posted by News Team | Apr 2, 2019 | Economy The IMF does not forecast a recession in its updated economic outlook to be released next week. Read More
Retail Sales, Durable Goods Orders Fall as Recession Signs Mount Posted by News Team | Apr 2, 2019 | Economy Consumers pulled back their spending on building materials, groceries, furniture, electronics and clothing. Read More