US warns of punitive actions for Lebanese blocking reforms
BEIRUT — A senior U.S. official warned Thursday that Lebanese politicians who continue to block reforms in the crisis-hit country could face punitive actions...
Experts cut outlook for German growth amid 3rd pandemic wave
FRANKFURT, Germany — Leading German economic institutes have slashed their growth forecast for 2021 as a slow vaccination rollout and a more contagious variant...
UnitedHealth ups forecast after strong start to year
MINNETONKA, Minn. — UnitedHealth profits jumped about 44% in the first quarter and the nation's largest health insurer boosted its outlook for the year....
‘Hillbilly Elegy’ author J.D. Vance quits firm after tweets
MOREHEAD, Ky. — “Hillbilly Elegy” author J.D. Vance has resigned from the board of a company that uses green technology to mass-produce food in...
Turkish central bank maintains key rate unchanged at 19%
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s central bank on Thursday kept a key interest rate unchanged at 19%, in its first rate decision since the surprise...
Syria devalues its local currency against the U.S. dollar
BEIRUT — Syria devalued the official price of its local currency on Thursday two days after the central bank governor was sacked, state media...
A year after stocks soared, CEOs must show it was warranted
NEW YORK — It's time to show the receipts, CEOs.
For...
US urges Lebanese leaders to break political impasse
BEIRUT — A senior U.S. official on Wednesday berated Lebanese politicians for fighting over the formation of a new government for months while millions...
Kohl’s names 3 new directors in deal with activist investors
NEW YORK — Kohl’s Corp. says it's adding three independent members to its board of directors as part of an agreement it struck with...
Senate OKs tough former regulator as market watchdog chief
WASHINGTON — The Senate has approved President Joe Biden’s choice of Gary Gensler to head the Securities and Exchange Commission, signaling an emphasis on...