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Rory McIlroy won't rejoin PGA Tour board, says others were 'uncomfortable' with his potential return

May. 08, 2024 19:35 PM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy won’t be returning to the PGA Tour board, saying Wednesday a plan to replace Webb Simpson was met with resistance from board members. Simpson, one of six player-directors, recently offered to give up his seat — but only if McIlroy were to...

US employers scaled back hiring in April. How that could let the Fed cut interest rates

May. 03, 2024 14:26 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s employers pulled back on their hiring in April but still added a decent 175,000 jobs in a sign that persistently high interest rates may be starting to slow the robust U.S. job market. Friday’s government report showed that last month’s hiring...

Big banks warn of uncertain year ahead after mixed financial performances in the first quarter

Apr. 12, 2024 12:24 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Big banks warned of an “uncertain” year ahead after mixed financial results during the first quarter in an environment of stubbornly high inflation and geopolitical clashes in Europe, the Middle East and elsewhere. JPMorgan reported a modest 6% rise in profits...

Wells Fargo: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Apr. 12, 2024 06:54 AM EDT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC) on Friday reported first-quarter net income of $4.62 billion. The bank, based in San Francisco, said it had earnings of $1.20 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.26 per share. ...

U.S. stocks soar above global markets, giving investors solid path for growth

Apr. 11, 2024 21:03 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. markets are far outpacing their global counterparts in 2024, continuing a decade-long trend of strong growth compared with the rest of the world. The S&P 500 is up 10% for the year, compared to just 4% for developed markets outside the U.S. Since 2019 the...

This Week: Consumer prices, Fed meeting minutes and earnings reports from several big banks

Apr. 08, 2024 00:03 AM EDT

A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week INFLATION BAROMETER The Labor Department releases its March report on consumer prices Wednesday. Analysts expect inflation at the consumer level rose 3.4% in March from...