Stanley Black & Decker reported mixed quarterly results before Tuesday’s opening bell, and the stock got whacked. While the numbers were disappointing, the company’s turnaround continues to plan. Revenue fell 5% year over year to $3.75 billion in the third quarter, shy of the $3.8 billion expected by analysts, according to estimates compiled by LSEG. […]

Key Takeaways The number of job openings fell in September, but hiring increased, painting a mixed picture of the state of the labor market. Employers remained reluctant to lay off employees, and workers were less likely to quit, suggesting people were less confident of finding better options than their current situation. Concerns about the health

Local residents line up to enter a polling site on the first day of early in-person voting in a region still severely impacted by the storm, in Asheville, North Carolina, on Oct. 17, 2024. Jonathan Drake | Reuters More than 46 million Americans have cast their ballots in the 2024 election as of Tuesday morning,

A PayPal sign is seen at its headquarters in San Jose, California, Jan. 30, 2024. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images PayPal reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings on Tuesday, but revenue came in a bit light of expectations. Shares were down 7% on Tuesday following the earnings report. Here’s how the company did

Google parent Alphabet (GOOGL) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) report earning after markets close today; Ford (F) shares are sinking as the automaker reported third-quarter profit that was lower than expectation and cut its full-year outlook; McDonald’s (MCD) shares are falling after same-store sales declined by more than estimates; and Boeing (BA) raises $21 billion as

Holiday airfare is down, but Americans are planning to spend more than ever on holiday travel. A September 2024 report by online travel agency Kayak shows domestic holiday airfare is at its lowest level in three years. Compared to last year, Christmas and New Year’s flight prices are down 9%, while Thanksgiving flight prices are

A McDonald’s restaurant in El Sobrante, California, on Oct. 23, 2024. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images McDonald’s on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that beat analysts’ expectations as its U.S. restaurants reversed last quarter’s same-store sales decline. The earnings report didn’t mention the recent E. coli outbreak across 13 states that’s been

Key Takeaways No matter which candidate wins, it could affect how the Federal Reserve views interest rates over the coming years. If Republican candidate Donald Trump wins, growth could be faster, pushing up inflation. In that situation, the Fed would likely keep rates higher, especially if aggressive tariffs are enacted. Economists said a win by

Vice President Kamala Harris will make her closing argument to voters Tuesday evening at a Washington rally that is expected to draw as many as 20,000 supporters to the National Mall. Harris will speak on the Ellipse lawn, framed by a view of the White House, where she hopes to live next. The Ellipse is