Target CEO: We are taking 'enormous' market share in cosmetics

Target CEO Brian Cornell talks with Yahoo Finance about the company's success down the cosmetics aisle.

Stock Market Live Updates: Wall Street takes a breather after Fed decision; Trump says 'BIG' US-China deal 'very close'

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Stock market news: December 12, 2019

Stocks surged after President Donald Trump said the U.S. and China were closing in on a trade deal.

Trade war: New analysis updates staggering amount Americans pay for Trump's tariffs

Since the trade war commenced in February 2018, Americans have paid an additional $42 billion, according to a new analysis from Tariffs Hurt the Heartland (THH).

Smaller stocks gain on bigger players as 2019 closes

Small and mid-cap stocks haven't made quite as big gains this year as the larger indexes, but they could be poised for a breakout next year if the economy continues growing. Investors have focused mainly on larger stocks, especially through futures, while small-cap stocks remain below their long-term

FCC votes to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911

Federal regulators are setting up a new three-digit number to reach a suicide prevention hotline in order to make it easier to seek help and reduce the stigma associated with mental health. Once it's implemented, people will just need to dial 988 to seek help, similar to calling 911 for emergencies

Nearly 20% of workers illegally fired for union activity: report

A new report highlights that anti-union activities are on the rise.

US long-term mortgage rates rise; 30-year loan at 3.73%

Insurance group surprises employees with $50,000,000 and an 'Employee Ownership Plan'

Integrity Marketing Group, LLC, the nation’s largest independent distributor of life and health insurance products, recently provided $50 million payout and meaningful ownership to all of its 750 employees.

Adam Causey named Texas-based news editor

Adam Kealoha Causey, The Associated Press’ administrative correspondent in Oklahoma, has been named news editor overseeing Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma. The appointment was announced Thursday by Tom Berman, the AP’s news director for the Central region. “Adam is a leader who inspires confidence in

US stock indexes rise in midday trading on trade deal hopes

Stocks moved higher in midday trading on Wall Street Thursday as investors jumped on a statement from President Donald Trump that the U.S. is getting close to a “big deal” with China. Traders were also encouraged by a Wall Street Journal report saying Washington has offered to slash existing tariffs

EU leaders set to reject Turkey-Libya maritime border deal

European Union leaders are set to reject a maritime border agreement between Turkey and Libya as invalid and insist that the pact interferes with the rights of other countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, according to a draft summit statement. The border deal, endorsed by the Turkish parliament

Here's how to keep playing the market, even after you retire

Here’s a way for retirees to be able to buy more stocks – and maintain peace of mind, according to new research on annuities.

Prague to ink partnership with Taipei after snubbing Beijing

The city of Prague, the Czech capital, approved Thursday a partnership agreement with the capital of Taiwan, Taipei. The move comes two months after Prague revoked a similar sister-city agreement with Beijing, an action that angered China. Prague took the action because Beijing rejected a Czech request

Melania Trump is 'doing a wonderful job' fighting bullying: Kathy Ireland

In a newly released interview, one prominent chief executive defended First Lady Melania Trump's anti-bullying effort and declined to comment on whether some of President Trump’s tweets constitute cyber bullying.

Wholesale prices unchanged in November as energy prices cool

U.S. wholesale prices were unchanged in November as the rise in energy costs slowed following a big gain in the previous month. The Labor Department said Thursday that the flat reading in November on its producer price index, which measures inflation pressures before they reach the consumer, followed

Southwest to share $125M from Boeing settlement with workers

Southwest Airlines will share about $125 million from a Boeing settlement with its workers. The Dallas carrier has been among the hardest hit by the grounding of Boeing's Max 737 airplanes in March after a pair of deadly crashes. Without the planes, Southwest has said that it will cancel about

Bank of America will pay people $15 to use its app

Bank of America is incentivizing customers to do more of their day-to-day simple transactions digitally by paying them $15. It is cheaper for the bank and informs customers about options they may not know.

Happy contrails ... Delta sees strong 2020 profit, revenue

Delta Air Lines, the most profitable U.S. carrier, expects profits and revenue to increase next year on sustained demand for air travel and stable prices for jet fuel. The Atlanta airline said Thursday that 2020 adjusted earnings will be between $6.75 and $7.75 per share. Delta expects revenue to grow