Meta says 50,000 Facebook users may have been spied on by private surveillance firms
Facebook owner Meta said Thursday that around 50,000 Facebook users have been targeted by private surveillance companies.
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U.S. blacklists 34 Chinese entities, citing human rights abuses and 'brain-control weaponry'
The U.S. imposed trade restrictions on more than 30 Chinese entities for human rights violations and the alleged development of "brain-control weaponry."
That McDonald's clawback from fallen CEO Easterbrook is huge — but still unusual despite #MeToo era
The #MeToo movement could lead to more corporations resisting giving big payouts to CEOs who leave because of misconduct.
Darden shares fall as CEO announces plans to retire; Olive Garden parent raises forecast despite planned wage hike
Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants announced that CEO Gene Lee will retire May 29.
CDC recommends Pfizer, Moderna vaccines over J&J shots for adults due to rare blood clot cases
The CDC has confirmed 54 cases of people developing blood clots and showing low blood platelet levels following J&J vaccination.
Denmark expects omicron to overtake delta within a week. Here’s what that means for the U.S. and the world
The rapid spread of omicron in Denmark, where 80% of the population is vaccinated, is an ominous sign for the U.S
Trump ally Jim Jordan forwarded Mark Meadows argument for Mike Pence to reject Biden electoral votes
The House select committee probing the pro-Trump Capitol riot shared the text publicly this week as it pursued a criminal contempt referral against Meadows.
EV start-up Rivian reports results Thursday after the bell. Here's what investors should know
While Rivian has given some earnings and production guidance as part of its IPO, investors will concentrate on any updates or changes to its plans.
Fauci says omicron will soon become dominant Covid variant in U.S., urges people to get vaccines and boosters
As omicron spreads, Dr. Anthony Fauci said "things could get really bad, particularly for the unvaccinated."
Biden signs debt ceiling increase, preventing first-ever U.S. default
The debt ceiling increase signed by President Biden is expected to allow the country to pay its bills into 2023.
Omicron replicates 70 times faster than delta in airways, but lung infection appears less severe, study says
Omicron's rapid replication in the airway may explain why it transmits faster than previous variants of the virus.
Apple delays return to corporate offices indefinitely
The delay comes amid concerns about rising Covid cases and the public health impact of the heavily mutated omicron variant.
The Federal Reserve still has a lot of questions to answer about its long-term strategy
While the Fed managed to clear up what its plans are for the near term, there are questions left for the long term.
Delta forecasts profit ahead as travel demand and fares rise, despite omicron
Delta said it expects to be profitable in 2022 and surpass pre-pandemic profits by 2024.
Treasury yields fall as investors weigh central bank decisions, omicron spread
U.S. Treasury yields were lower early on Thursday, as investors continued to digest the Fed's latest policy decision.
Adobe plunges 10% and has second-worst day in past decade on weak guidance
Adobe's guidance for its fiscal first quarter badly missed analysts' estimates, sending the stock down more than 10%.
McDonald's claws back $105 million from fired CEO Easterbrook, accused of hiding relationships from board
McDonald's announced Thursday it has settled its lawsuit against former CEO Steve Easterbrook, clawing back his $105 million severance payment.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi opposes banning Congress members from owning individual stocks: 'We're a free market economy'
Stock purchases by some senators since the pandemic sparked probes, but House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants to continue allowing such investments for lawmakers.
Amazon elevates former Prime boss to oversee health efforts
Amazon has made clear its ambitions to grow its presence in the health-care industry, including launching an online pharmacy and telehealth services.
Consumer watchdog takes aim at buy now, pay later programs
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it is opening an inquiry into popular buy now, pay later programs Affirm, Afterpay, Klarna, PayPal and Zip.
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