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

Although there is no right or wrong time to claim Social Security, it can be beneficial to give yourself more time to enjoy your benefits. One of the more important decisions anyone makes as they near retirement is deciding when to claim Social Security benefits. It’s not a decision that should be glossed over, as

British oil and gasoline company BP (British Petroleum) signage is being pictured in Warsaw, Poland, on July 29, 2024. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images British oil major BP on Tuesday reported its weakest quarterly earnings in nearly four years, weighed down by lower crude prices and lower refining margins. The energy firm posted underlying replacement cost profit,

Key Takeaways The S&P 500 added 0.3% on Monday, Oct. 28, kicking off a week chock-full of big tech earnings reports and key economic data. Hopes for a moderation of global tensions contributed to a drop in crude oil prices, pressuring stocks in the energy sector but helping boost shares of travel companies. Albemarle shares