What if data Fed is watching is not 'dependable'?
This afternoon, the minutes from the Fed’s April meeting will be released. Will policy makers be shown downplaying weak first-quarter growth?
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The biggest problem Obamacare didn’t fix
Like workers who are underemployed—holding a job but for less pay or fewer hours than they’d like—the plight of the underinsured is often overlooked by policymakers, employers and public health advocates;
Wal-Mart eyes Amazon in potentially costly e-commerce battle
Wal-Mart Stores Inc said that it would take a different approach to online growth than Amazon.com Inc by using its large network of stores as distribution points. Wal-Mart’s sluggish quarterly results that were released on Tuesday highlighted the importance of growing its online business.
Larry Summers: Growth yes, but 'not inspiring'
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers tells CNBC he expects the economy to expand at a quicker pace than in the first quarter, but there are challenges.
Target profit rises as product revamps start to pay off
Target is reporting a 52 percent increase in its first-quarter profit on solid sales of fashion and baby items, offering evidence that its efforts to spruce up its merchandise are paying off. The retailer, …
One place in the U.S. where gas is still expensive
Gasoline is below $3 a gallon in all U.S. regions but one: the West Coast. While oil’s recent rebound boosted pump prices everywhere, California, which consumes more gasoline than New York and Florida combined, saw the biggest surge. Los Angeles drivers are paying over $4 a gallon, making it the most expensive place in the country to buy fuel.
Jennifer Lopez Models a Sexy Swimsuit, Is Surprised Other Women's Butts Have "Become Such a Phenomenon"
What’s the secret to looking fabulous at 45? According to Jennifer Lopez, who graces the cover of Us Weekly’s annual Hot Bodies issue, it’s all about balance. “You hit a…
Mindy Kaling and Joseph Gordon-Levitt Are Teaming Up and We Couldn't Be More Excited!
Best. TV. Team-up. Ever. TV’s best on-screen couple Mindy Kaling and Chris Messina are teaming up with Joseph Gordon-Levitt and we literally not be more excited. E! News has…
Stephen Curry's Adorable Daughter Riley Took Over His Post-Game Press Conference and Proved She Was the Real MVP
Who needs Stephen Curry in the NBA when his daughter, Riley, is clearly the real MVP here? Golden State Warrior Stephen brought out his super adorable, almost 3-year-old daughter for his…
Taylor Swift Fan Emily Beazley Dies at Age 12 Following Cancer Battle
Sad news—Emily Beazley, a 12-year-old Taylor Swift fan, has died after battling cancer, just three weeks after she got to speak to her idol on the phone. Emily died on Monday…