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How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 8/14/2023
Wall Street ticked higher ahead of a week of reports showing how strong U.S. shoppers remain, amid hopes their spending can keep the economy out of a recession. The S&P 500 ended 0.6% higher Monday, even though more stocks fell…
Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for September delivery fell 68 cents to $82.51 a barrel Monday. Brent crude for October delivery fell 60 cents to $86.21 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for September delivery fell 6 cents $2.91 a gallon. September heating…
UBS to pay $1.44 billion to settle 2007 financial crisis-era mortgage fraud case, last of such cases
NEW YORK — UBS will pay U.S. authorities $1.44 billion to settle the last lingering legal case over Wall Street's role in the housing bubble of the early 2000s, which ultimately led to the 2008 financial crisis and Great Recession.…
How — and when — is best to donate to those affected by the Maui wildfires?
NEW YORK — The destruction and suffering caused by the Maui wildfires in Hawaii prompted many to immediately look for ways to help. However, experts say immediate donations may not be the most useful following a natural disaster like the…
Union Pacific’s new CEO promises improved safety and service but big rail unions lukewarm on hire
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific's new CEO Jim Vena started Monday by promising to improve safety and service to help the railroad grow, but he cautioned that “the road ahead won't be an easy one.” Some of the Omaha, Nebraska,…
