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UMass Dartmouth graduation speaker gives each student $1,000

A commencement speaker at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth has given each graduate $1,000 in a push for "sharing, caring, and giving."

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Buy Salesforce’s Stock. This Is a ‘Compelling Entry Point.’

Debris seen in sky in wake of SpaceX rocket's 'rapid unscheduled disassembly'

Footage appears to capture debris in the sky in the wake of SpaceX's Starship rocket experiencing a 'rapid unscheduled disassembly' during its Jan. 16 flight test. [Credit: Greg Munch /TMX]

Bank of America beats earnings estimates in ‘fantastic year’

Bank of America Global Markets President Jim Demare breaks down the company’s strong earnings and revenue growth on ‘Mornings with Maria.’

S&P 500 Set for Best Week Since November Election: Markets Wrap

TikTok ban complicates strained US-China relations

Chinese social media apps are aimed at hurting Americans, President Biden's Ambassador to China Nick Burns tells FOX Business as he prepares to leave his post.

Tom Homan is hopeful that the tide is turning as Democrats 'work together' on border security

Incoming Trump administration border czar Tom Homan talks 'difficult situations' within immigration security and a strengthening relationship with New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Chamber of Commerce CEO touts small business: 'State of American business is local'

U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Suzanne Clark delivered a "State of American Business" address that spotlighted small businesses and how all businesses have a local impact.

Trump inaugural: These companies are at the top with donations

President-elect Trump’s inaugural fund has seen a flurry of contributions from big-name companies in recent weeks. The inauguration will occur Monday.

Trump's Inauguration Marks New Era for Cryptocurrency

Advocates and holders of crypto will soon influence U.S. policy on the emerging technology after a slew of nominations and advisory appointments by President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office Monday.

Sen. Blackburn to Newsmax: DOGE Acts Would Help Cut Govt Spending

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., told Newsmax Tuesday that the package of bills she introduced last week known as the DOGE [Department of Government Efficiency] Acts will help rein in federal spending and hold the government accountable for its use of taxpayer dollars.

Locals step up to support the front lines battling wildfires in Southern California

Crews have come in from all over the country and Mexico to prevent further destruction. While they’re holding it down on the front lines, others are now stepping up to pitch in.

US Single-Family Housing Starts Increase 3.3%

U.S. single-family homebuilding increased solidly in December, but further gains were seen limited by rising mortgage rates and a glut of new homes on the market.

UK court throws out jailed Russian mogul's $14 billion lawsuit against TPG, Transneft

TikTok Addicts See Silver Lining in US Ban

TikTok is entering its final hours in the U.S. ahead of a potential ban effective on Sunday, prompting howls of protest from devoted users of the beloved video-streaming app.

Kevin O'Leary says '$20B is on the table' in bid to buy TikTok

O'Leary Ventures chairman Kevin O'Leary joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss his efforts to buy TikTok after the Supreme Court upheld the upcoming sell-or-ban law.

Pressure mounts on TikTok to divest or be banned in U.S.

'Making Money’ host Charles Payne provides analysis of the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a ban on TikTok during an appearance on ‘Varney & Co.’

These Are The Best Robinhood Stocks To Buy Or Watch Now

Biden won't enforce TikTok ban after signing law last year, leaving fate to Trump: official

President Joe Biden's administration will reportedly not seek to enforce TikTok ban set to take effect soon due to law Biden signed last year.

China Denies Unlawfully Collecting Data

The Chinese government "has never and will never" require companies or individuals to collect data for or provide data to it in a way that violates the law, China's foreign ministry said Friday.

Activist investor Starboard Value takes 7.7% stake in chipmaker Qorvo

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones Rallies; Nvidia Gains As Bitcoin Nears $105,000 On Trump 'National Priority' Plans (Live Coverage)

Lawsuit: P&G 'Greenwashed' Charmin Toilet Paper

A new lawsuit accuses Procter & Gamble of deceiving Charmin purchasers with misleading environmental claims, known as greenwashing, about how it sources its toilet paper.

Stock market today: Nasdaq jumps to lead Dow, S&P 500 higher as techs, rate-cut hopes revive

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: J.B. Hunt, Qorvo, Fastenal and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in premarket trading.

Trump nominates Olivia Trusty for FCC commissioner as agency would gain Republican control

President-elect Trump selected Senate staffer Olivia Trusty for FCC commissioner on Thursday, a pick that would give Republicans control of the agency.

Warren Buffett Stocks: What's Inside Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio?

Analyst Report: U.S. Bancorp.

'Varney & Co.' highlights the show's most memorable guests amid it's 15th anniversary

'Varney & Co.' reflects on some of the show's most memorable guests for its 15th anniversary.

Trump spoke on phone with China’s Xi Jinping about future of TikTok, report reveals

Fox News contributor Steve Hilton reacts to the Supreme Court’s highly anticipated ruling on the TikTok during an appearance on ‘Varney & Co.’

Goldman Sachs Boosts CEO Pay by 26% to $39M

Goldman Sachs raised CEO David Solomon's compensation by 26% to $39 million for last year, according to a filing, and its board lined up an $80 million stock retention bonus that signals he will stay at the helm for another five years.

Global Equity Fund Demand Drops as Treasury Yields Rise

Demand for global equity funds declined sharply in the week through Jan. 15, as U.S. Treasury yields rose and expectations for the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts fell following a robust jobs report.

Supreme Court Backs TikTok Ban Unless Sold by Chinese Parent Company

The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld the federal law banning TikTok beginning Sunday unless it's sold by its China-based parent company, holding that the risk to national security posed by its ties to China overcomes concerns about limiting speech by the app or its...

We can’t have China flood world, US markets, expert says

Hudson Institute senior fellow Jonathan D.T. Ward discusses China sending its vice president to Trump's inauguration, Scott Bessent's confirmation hearing, China's economy, the looming TikTok ban and U.S. tightening chip restrictions.

Nvidia CEO Says Not Attending Trump's Inauguration

Nvidia's chief executive Jensen Huang said Friday he will not be attending U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, but will instead be "on the road" celebrating the Lunar New Year with employees and their families.

‘The Young Fed’ Review: The Birth of a Financial Titan

Americans' Holiday Spending Bodes Well for Economy

American consumers wrapped up the year in a spending mood, buying all sorts of merchandise from furniture to clothing and eating out at restaurants, according to the latest government snapshot.The figures, announced Thursday, marked a clear sign that consumers are still...

Trump’s incoming US ambassador to Israel on cease-fire deal: ‘It’s a step, not a stop’

Incoming U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee provides professional analysis of Israel’s cease-fire deal with Hamas during an appearance on ‘Varney & Co.’

Atkins as SEC Chair Could Bring Needed Regulatory Clarity

Mr. Atkins is a former SEC commissioner who is known for advocating for lighter regulatory policies. This nomination signals a significant shift for the agency, moving toward a focus of fostering innovation in its oversight approach.

CPI Numbers Highlight Fed's Many Mistakes

The Bureau of Labor Statistics just released the monthly increase in the Consumer Price Index for December. The number indicated that consumer prices increased by .4%. For the prior 12 months the CPI increased by 2.9%. Worse, the annual increase in the core CPI was 3.2%.

China's economy is waiting for more stimulus. Here's how the country plans to boost growth

China's slowing economy is still waiting for promised government support to kick in.

Trump: TikTok's Future 'Ultimately Goes Up to Me'

President-elect Donald Trump told CNN on Friday that TikTok's future "ultimately goes up to me" despite the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a federal law banning the app unless it's sold. Trump spoke to CNN's Pamela Brown shortly after the Supreme Court unanimously upheld...

California restaurant pushing out free pizzas 'nonstop' to help feed wildfire victims, first responders

Pizza Girl in Venice, California, has given away more than 1,000 free pizzas to wildfire victims and first responders and say they'll be working "nonstop" until the community is rebuilt.

Wall St set for weekly advances in countdown to Trump presidency

Elizabeth MacDonald looks back on her first appearance on ‘Varney & Co.’

‘Varney & Co.’ welcomes FOX Business’ Elizabeth MacDonald who takes a blast to the past, reflecting on the show’s first episode 15 years ago.

Nantucket Mansion demolished due to beach erosion

The home, purchased for $200,000, was used for one week by its current owner. (Credit: Kit Noble)

Magnificent Seven Stocks: Nvidia Nears Key Level; Tesla, Apple Rally

Cruise Lines Sail On Lifted Targets, Demand Strength. One Breaks Out.

Cautious End to Week as Trump Inauguration Looms

The tone in the equities markets was decidedly feeble as the week came to an end, with Chinese markets getting very little help from GDP figures that topped estimates to hit Beijing's 2024 growth target bang on at 5%.

IRS' free Direct File program expands to 25 states — but still faces Republican scrutiny

Direct File, the IRS’ free tax filing program, has expanded to 25 states for 2025. But the program's future remains uncertain amid Republican scrutiny.

US sues Pepsi over exclusive discounts to Walmart

RV enthusiasts are definitely in buying mode: Blue Compass RV CEO

Blue Compass RV President and CEO Jon Ferrando discusses RV season and the company's success as travel enthusiasts flock to Florida's RV SuperShow.

Jason Oppenheim says California’s price-gouging landlords ‘set me off’

The Oppenheim Group’s founder and ‘Selling Sunset’ lead broker talks to Fox News Digital about how he’s speaking out against landlords taking advantage of price gouging amid California’s devastating wildfires.

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Trump admin will find a way to 'preserve' TikTok, Mike Waltz says

Trump National Security Adviser pick Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., tells 'Special Report' that the incoming administration will work to on a deal to keep the 'fantastic platform' in place for Americans while protecting their data.

West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice praises Trump's energy 'dream team' nominees, Wright and Burgum

Republican West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice weighs in on President-elect Trump's nominees for energy secretary and interior secretary, giving both high praise.

Sen. Blackburn on federal workers not showing up to offices: ‘We will DOGE them out’

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., discusses Democrat efforts to reduce the full-time workweek, a possible TikTok ban and more on ‘Varney & Co.’

US Sues Pepsi for Exclusive Discounts to Walmart

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued PepsiCo Friday for offering preferential pricing to a large retailer, whom a source familiar with the matter confirmed was Walmart.

Ozempic Among 15 Drugs Chosen for Medicare Price Negotiations

Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare's list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers, the Biden administration said Friday.

Capital One outage drags into second day, leaving some customers without deposit access

The bank said a technical issue was affecting a host of its customer-facing services.

Technical Assessment: Bullish in the Intermediate-Term

Nvidia Retakes Key Level On Eve Of Trump Inauguration; Is Nvidia A Buy Now?

Stocks could be 'protected' from steep declines by Trump: BofA

Stuart Varney: America's tech titans jumped on the Trump train

'Varney & Co.' host Stuart Varney celebrates his 15th anniversary discussing the rise of American Big Tech companies.

Analyst Report: Bank Of America Corp.

Displaced LA Homeowners Face Price Gouging

Jay Gilberg bought a five-bedroom, 4,800-square-foot home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades in June to merge two households, bringing his two daughters, his girlfriend, and her teenager together under one roof in what he described as "a very happy home."

China-US ties are competitive, challenging, contentious: US Amb. To China

U.S. Ambassador to China, Nick Burns, warned that the U.S. and China have a “very competitive, very challenging, very contentious” relationship in an interview with FOX Business Network's Edward Lawrence.

21st century will ‘be defined’ by the US’s race with China, senator says

Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., discusses the U.S. approach to foreign policy and previews the Senate confirmation hearings on ‘Mornings with Maria.’

Migrant Farmworkers Gird for Mass Deportation

Migrant farmworkers are preparing for incoming President Donald Trump's promise of mass deportations, including by assigning guardians for their children if they are detained, according to groups providing them legal support.

Has Trump 2.0 Learned From Trump 1.0?

He has also been given an opportunity — a four-year-long opportunity, as the case may be — to study and learn from what went wrong, or at least didn't exactly go as planned, the first time around.

Citadel Securities Applies for License in China

Citadel Securities, one of the world's largest market makers, Friday filed an application for a securities license in China, about a year after its global CEO expressed interest in entering the market.

Business leaders pressed NYC Mayor Adams to disperse Columbia protesters: report

A group of business leaders and investors privately urged New York City Mayor Eric Adams to disperse anti-Israel protesters at Columbia University according to a report.

Exclusive: Walmart Appoints New E-Commerce Chief

SpaceX's Starship Rocket Explodes in Flight Test

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed following a thrilling booster catch back at the pad.

Kevin O'Leary puts $20B TikTok cash offer on the table: ‘Most interesting, complicated, crazy situation’

Kevin O'Leary says he has a $20 billion cash bid out on TikTok in order to save the Chinese-owned app from the Supreme Court's decision and going dark by midnight on Sunday.

Years Before Calif. Law Makes Homes More Fire Resistant

Reeling from destructive wildfires, including the deadliest in California history, state lawmakers in 2020 passed new requirements for clearing combustible materials like dead plants and wooden furniture within 5 feet of homes in risky areas.

Morning Bid: Waller and Bessent help peg back Treasury yields

Trump will deliver on promises he made on day one: Incoming White House press secretary

Incoming White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Trump reportedly talking to Xi Jinping on the phone, the president-elect preparing executive orders on day one in office and Democrats passing Trump's agenda.

National security expert on Israel hostage deal: It doesn't sound like we're on the end line here

Heritage Foundation V.P. of National Security Victoria Coates weighs in on the hostage deal amid the Israel-Hamas war and cleansing TikTok amid the looming ban.

Biden turned to hate because he feels betrayed: Will Cain

'The Will Cain Show' host Will Cain reacts to President Biden's final Oval Office interview where he seemed to have a negative view of the future on 'Varney & Co.'

China Grapples With Shrinking and Aging Populations

A growing number of countries are confronting the dual challenges of population decline and aging, as younger generations opt to have fewer children and advances in healthcare extend life expectancy.

Trump's treasury nominee turns tables on Sanders in testy exchange about Biden's 'oligarchy' comments

Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Treasury Department, went head to head with Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., over whether the U.S. is headed toward an oligarchy.

Dozens of luxury high-rise buildings in South Florida are sinking

Miami’s barrier islands are home to swathes of tall luxury buildings, and, according to a study recently published in Earth and Space Science, about three dozen are sinking.

NFL great DeMarcus Ware highlights ensemble of stars for AT&T's latest ad blitz

Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware is continuing his commitment to AT&T through a series of new commercials after years of loyalty to the brand.

Procter & Gamble accused of 'greenwashing' in Charmin toilet paper, lawsuit says

Mike Lawler reveals if he is running for governor of New York: ‘We are looking at it’

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to weigh in on his potential run for New York governor and Trump's proposed tax cuts.

Biden announces final round of student loan forgiveness, bringing aid total to nearly $189 billion

The Biden administration announced on Thursday its final round of student loan forgiveness, clearing over $600 million in the debt for thousands of borrowers.

SLB boosts dividend and buybacks after Q4 beat

Poll: Fed to Hold Rates Amid New Inflation Worries

The U.S. Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady on Jan. 29 and resume cutting in March, according to a slim majority of economists polled by Reuters, as policymakers digest an expected barrage of new economic policies from Washington.

Ozempic, Wegovy among drugs subject to Medicare price controls

The Biden administration released another list of prescriptions drugs that would be subject to price controls. The price controls for the selected drugs will become effective in 2027.

FTC Sues PepsiCo, Alleging It Forced Up Prices for Soft Drinks

The Best AI Stocks to Invest $500 in This Year

What is Tax Day? Everything you need to do about the deadline to file your taxes

Tax Day marks the deadline for Americans to get their tax returns in and paid. If you can't file by Tax Day on April 15, make sure to file an extension to avoid fees.

Markets are going into 'battle,' CEO and portfolio manager warns

Howard Capital Management CEO Vance Howard says markets 'get tired, too,' and analyzes the consolidation factors putting pressure on macroeconomic indicators.

Trump Plans Anti-immigration Push on Day 1

President-elect Donald Trump's team is ironing out a wide slate of aggressive executive orders on immigration that could be released just hours after he is sworn into office Monday, sources familiar with the planning are saying.

US manufacturing output accelerates in December

Bessent Says Trump Policies Will Bring Inflation Down

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's policies will help bring inflation back down and allow workers' wages to rise, Trump's choice to head the Treasury Department testified Thursday.

Want an AI career? These colleges offer degrees for the best chance

A new study shows which U.S. colleges offer the highest-paying and most employable bachelor's degrees for students seeking a career in artificial intelligence

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Stuart Varney celebrates 15 years of 'Varney & Co.' with cake

'Varney & Co.' closes out its 15th anniversary celebration with a cake.

What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus Right Now

Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:, from the U.S. to South Africa, to Australia and Japan, to the European Union.

Fed's Hammack: Inflation Remains a Problem

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said in an interview published in The Wall Street Journal Friday that inflation remained a problem.

Small caps lose Trump bump as rising rates sap strength