Here’s what changed in the new Fed statement
This is a comparison of Wednesday's Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed's previous policy-making meeting on March 17.
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The Fed keeps rates near zero — here’s how you can benefit
Rock-bottom rates can help some Americans save money, especially if they refinance or pay down high-interest debt.
New York to end restaurant curfew, allow bar seating in NYC starting May as Covid cases drop
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that food and beverage service curfews in New York will end soon.
Pfizer, Moderna Covid vaccines 94% effective at preventing hospitalizations in elderly, CDC study shows
The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines are 94% effective at preventing hospitalizations in the elderly, the CDC said Wednesday.
Biden’s American Families Plan could make free college a reality
President Biden promised to make community college tuition-free. Now he is pushing Congress to enact legislation doing just that.
Biden's families plan excludes Medicare expansion, drug price changes backed by Democrats
Biden did not call to lower the Medicare eligibility age or allow for direct drug price negotiations as part of the American Families Plan.
Tesla accused of environmental rule violations in U.S. and Germany
The EPA accused Tesla last week of failing to prove it is in compliance with federal emissions standards for hazardous air pollutants.
Chicken sandwich wars pay off for KFC and McDonald's, putting pressure on supply
New chicken sandwiches from KFC and McDonald's are driving sales for the chains.
U.S. is averaging 2.7 million Covid vaccine shots per day, majority of states have half of adults jabbed
The United States is reporting an average of 2.7 million daily vaccinations over the past week and more than half of adults have gotten a shot in most states.
Reopening plays still have room to run, market analysts say, as new ETFs launch
With new hotel- and restaurant-based exchange-traded funds hitting the market, four analysts weigh in on the lasting power of the reopening trade.
Ford takes steps toward making battery cells for electric vehicles, following Tesla and GM
Ford plans to invest $185 million into a new battery lab as a step toward manufacturing its own battery cells for electric vehicles.
Taco Bell parent Yum Brands tops earnings estimates fueled by U.S. sales growth
Yum Brands reported quarterly earnings that crushed analysts' expectations as U.S. consumers returned to its restaurants.
Biden to unveil $1.8 trillion plan for children and families — here's what's in it
Biden will pitch the new spending plan less than a month after he issued a sweeping $2 trillion infrastructure proposal.
Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Alphabet, Spotify, Pinterest, Shopify & more
The stocks making the biggest moves in premarket trading include Alphabet, Spotify, Pinterest, Shopify, and more.
CDC says fully vaccinated people can exercise, hold small gatherings outdoors without masks
The CDC said fully vaccinated people can meet outdoors in small groups without masks, but it did not define how big those gatherings can be.
Former Obama White House advisor Seth Andrew arrested, accused of stealing from charter school he founded
Former Obama White House advisor Seth Andrew, husband of CBS News anchor Lana Zak, is accused of stealing from the charter schools network he founded.
Auto lobby seeks update to federal car safety standards following Tesla crashes
Auto lobby seeks update to federal car safety standards following Tesla crashes
Microsoft books biggest revenue growth since 2018
Microsoft delivered better-than-expected revenue growth thanks in part to strong PC sales in the quarter. Azure revenue growth was flat from the prior quarter.
Microsoft says LinkedIn topped $3 billion in ad revenue in the last year, outpacing Snap and Pinterest
LinkedIn has tried to position itself as a better place than competitors like Instagram or TikTok for business-related ads.
Former HHS official applauds 'data-driven' easing of CDC mask guidance
"I think the president made the right point today, which is that guidance today is not about politics," Dr. Mario Ramirez said.
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