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

The best East Coast ski resorts are often cheaper than their Western counterparts, and they can deliver plenty of sporty fun for all ski levels, from beginner to advanced. You’ll find colder weather the farther north you go, but a few mid-Atlantic resorts might surprise you. These are some of the best ski resorts on

Amember of staff hands flyers with picture of Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba before his election campaign speech in Tokyo on October 26, 2024.  Yuichi Yamazaki | Afp | Getty Images Japan’s government will be in a weaker position to deal with challenges facing the country, after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party failed to secure

Key Takeaways Ford shares dropped 6% in extended trading on Monday after the automaker posted third-quarter profit below Wall Street expectations and trimmed its full-year outlook. The stock has consolidated within an ascending triangle, a chart pattern that can signal a move lower if formed within an established downtrend. Investors should watch key support levels

Chinese autonomous driving company WeRide listed on the Nasdaq on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. China News Service | China News Service | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese IPOs in the U.S. and Hong Kong are set to increase next year, analysts said, as some high-profile listings outside the mainland this year raise investor optimism over