Stocks end mixed as market factors Fed rate hike
Strong October jobs report could lead the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates in December
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Hiring surges: Economy added 271K jobs in October
Unemployment rate falls to 5 percent, and wages post the largest monthly gain in more than six years
China stocks jump, Fed jitters weigh on global markets
Futures indicated that stocks on Wall Street would be stable: Both Dow and S&P 500 futures were up 0.4 percent
Will stocks carry October's surge into November?
This month's surprise had several catalysts, but next Friday's payroll report could set the tone for the coming month
Global stocks muted after a month of strong gains
U.S. shares were set to rise: Both S&P 500 and Dow futures were up 0.1 percent; the S&P 500 has gained 10.9 percent in October so far
Global markets slip after Fed rate hike hint
Wall Street looked set for a weak start: Dow and S&P 500 futures were down 0.4 percent
Maybe Wall Street can handle a Fed rate hike
Despite rising odds of a December liftoff, investors reacted by pushing stocks higher in a sign of shifting psychology
Fed keeps rates unchanged, cites softer job growth
With the U.S. economy decelerating, the central bank is leaving rates at a record low
Nikkei gains on stimulus hope, Fed weighs on other markets
U.S. stocks were poised for a slightly higher open, with Dow futures up 0.1 percent, and broader S&P 500 futures up 0.2 percent
Global stocks down as China leaders meet
Futures showed that Wall Street was set for a sluggish start, with both Dow futures and S&P 500 futures essentially flat
Why a Fed rate hike now would help more than hurt
The problems often associated with rising interest rates are more typically the result of hikes when rates are already high
As economy strengthens, what will happen to interest rates?
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke explained that the nation's economic recovery is still fragile
Lawrence Summers pulls name from Fed chairman consideration
Former Treasury Secretary Summers was considered the frontrunner to replace Ben Bernanke at the Fed
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Profits jump at major companies
Delta, Halliburton and Johnson & Johnson all reported strong earnings growth Tuesday, plus more news from Moneywatch
Farm bill deal would cut food stamps by 1 percent
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It's October, no wonder stocks are making a big move
Despite its spooky reputation on Wall Street, October has also posted historic high returns -- could this one also do that?
Ben Bernanke talks about big banks and baseball
The former Federal Reserve chief quips he would "absolutely" accept job of Major League Baseball commissioner if asked
Industrial production dips 0.2 percent in September
Drop follows fall in August as strong dollar continues to eat into U.S. exports
Global markets keep this week's rally going
The primary fuel for rising stocks abroad is the growing belief the U.S. Fed won't hike rates in 2015
Producer prices slid in September
Wholesale inflation fell 0.5 percent, bringing it down 1.1 percent from a year ago, and possibly keeping the Fed's hands tied
The case for a stock rally into year's end
Investor focus on the Fed continuing its easy-money policy rather than on fundamentals could keep shares rising for a while
How Charlie Kirk's assassination portends a national crisis
The murder of Charlie Kirk last week follows a litany of violent acts against political targets. Historian Jon Meacham talks about the existential questions now facing America.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing is not cooperating with authorities, gov says
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Colorado school shooter had account on "violent gore" site, ADL says
Desmond Holly and several school shooters in the past year were active on the same website, the ADL says.
Sen. Chris Coons: The internet "is driving extremism in our country"
In a joint segment with Republican Sen. James Lankford, Democratic Sen. Chris Coons said amid efforts to foster bipartisan discourse, the internet "is driving extremism in our country."
Ukrainian drones target one of Russia's top oil refineries
The strike on the Kirishi refinery, in Russia's northwestern Leningrad region, follows weeks of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure that Kyiv says fuels Moscow's war effort.
White House requests $58 million to increase security for executive, judicial branches
A White House official confirmed the extra funds would be directed to the U.S. Marshals Service and would also include enhanced protection for Supreme Court justices.
California legislature votes to phase out "forever chemicals" in cookware
California lawmakers voted to phase out a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called "forever chemicals," in cookware.
Venezuela accuses U.S. of seizing fishing boat in Caribbean amid standoff
Venezuela's foreign ministry said nine fishermen were "illegally and hostilely" detained on Friday by the USS Jason Dunham.
Ex-world boxing champion Ricky Hatton found dead at age 46
Ricky Hatton shared the ring with the best boxers of his generation, including Kostya Tszyu, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.