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Yellen: US is ‘not a bubble economy’
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen touted the strength of the United States economy and said she did not regret the December rate hike.
Why Trump and Sanders are bashing Apple
Two presidential candidates have found a new favorite target in Silicon Valley: the maker of the iPhone.e.
Trump right? SocGen bear sees ‘imminent’ recession
The Republican presidential front-runner might have just found someone to support his pessimistic view.
White House won’t support encryption legislation
The White House won’t publicly support legislation that would compel tech companies to help law enforcement decrypt data.
GE CEO calls out Bernie, says he’s wrong
CEO Jeff Immelt fires back at Sanders for saying GE was among companies “destroying the moral fabric” of America.
Fed’s Bullard: US needs growth plan, not stimulus
St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said the United States needs an economic plan including tax and education reform to revive growth.
Ivanka Trump scarves made in China recalled
On Wednesday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced it was recalling scarves made by Ms Trump’s fashion line, the FT reports.
US readies rule on shell firms amid ‘Panama Papers’
The US intends to issue a long-delayed rule forcing banks to seek identities of people behind shell-companies, after the “Panama Papers”.
Schiff: Obama’s tax inversion rules will backfire
Economist Peter Schiff explains why the tax inversion crackdown by the government could backfire.
Wall St is pretty certain who will be president
In polling places and on airwaves, there remains uncertainty about who will be president. Not on Wall Street.
What Cruz, Sanders need to do after Wisconsin wins
Wisconsin produced the results Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders have been dreaming of. Now what do they do?
Why the GOP may have a delegate, rules problem
Disputes over whether delegates are bound or unbound are creating a rift within the Republican National Committee. Here’s the inside story.
Obama holding tax reform hostage: Norquist
Companies will continue to move overseas for tax purposes until the U.S. reforms corporate taxes, Grover Norquist says.
Sanders wins may throw Dems into disarray: Gregg
Sanders’ string of victories may lead to a significant shake-up in the Democratic race, says Judd Gregg.
Cruz and Sanders win Wisconsin: NBC projection
Voters in Wisconsin went to the polls Tuesday, but the remaining candidates appeared to be settling in for a long nomination process.
San Francisco approves fully paid parental leave
San Francisco became the first U.S. city to mandate six weeks of fully paid parental leave, requiring employers to shoulder much of the cost.
Pfizer, Allergan officially terminate $160B merger
Pfizer and Allergan terminate their merger after changes in U.S. tax regulations dealt a death blow to the deal.
What Wisconsin means for Trump, GOP and Ryan
The stakes in Tuesday’s Wisconsin primary are enormous for Donald Trump, and maybe even Paul Ryan, Politico’s Ben White says.
Trump’s debt plan is probably impossible: Report
The economy would have to grow beyond anything its seen since World War II to meet Trump’s goals, an analysis shows.
Obama pushes Congress to end tax inversions
Obama says the Treasury Department’s latest move to curb the practice should be adopted.
Trump: Here’s how I force Mexico to pay for wall
Trump dishes to The Washington Post how he’ll force Mexico to pay for the border wall.
Arianna Huffington: Trump like N Korea’s Kim Jong Un
Donald Trump is “both a baffoon and dangerous,” said Arianna Huffington, co-founder of The Huffington Post.
Rosengren to markets: You have it all wrong on rate hikes
Futures markets are wrong, and the Fed likely should hike rates sooner than implied, Boston Federal Reserve President Eric Rosengren said.
Supreme Court rejects Wal-Mart, Wells Fargo bids
The Supreme Court rejected Wal-Mart’s bid to throw out a class action judgment over the treatment of workers.
Hillary’s VP? Ex-Clinton/Obama aide names names
Bill Daley, formerly a top aide to Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, offers Hillary Clinton veep advice.
Obama: Here’s what nuclear fact concerns me
President Barack Obama voiced his concerns following his fourth and final Nuclear Security Summit in Washington D.C.
Obama slams Trump’s take on nuclear weapons
President questions Trump’s fitness for office after statements that the U.S and its allies should move away from decades of constraints.
Trump delegates may bolt on 2nd ballot: Report
‘More than a hundred’ delegates committed to Trump may break with him on 2nd ballot, Politico reports.
Trump predicts ‘very massive recession’ in US
Republican front-runner warns that a mix of high unemployment and an overvalued stock market sets the stage for another slump.
Economists to Trump: Errr, what recession?
Donald Trump’s prediction that the U.S. economy was on the verge of a “very massive recession” hit a wall of skepticism from economists.
Trump, Clinton dead even on economy: CNBC Survey
Twenty-four percent of Americans say Clinton and Trump have the best policies for the economy, a CNBC survey says.
Voter anger may backfire on Trump in Wisconsin
Voter anger about the direction of the US economy may not be enough to let Donald Trump win Wisconsin’s GOP primary Tuesday.
This state is set to approve highest minimum wage
It would be America’s highest state minimum wage.
Trump’s running mate: US legal system?
Wife Melania might be the love of his life, but sue seems to be his campaign’s muse. Why Trump loves lawsuits.
California, New York to raise minimum wage to $15
The states are poised to have the highest-paid minimum-wage after their governors each reached deals with lawmakers.
Fed’s Mester: More rate hikes appropriate
A strengthening economy will allow for more tightening as the year goes on, Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester said.
Jobs report is fodder for both Clinton and Trump
Hillary Clinton can point to Friday’s big payrolls gains to bolster her Democratic candidacy but there’s something in there for Donald Trump too.
Harper Lee letter slamming Trump casino sells for…
A letter written by Harper Lee that saw the novelist criticize one of Trump’s casinos, has sold for almost $4,000.
Hack the Pentagon to win $150,000 bounty
The U.S. Department of Defense has put together a prize fund of $150,000 for any hacker who can find problems in its security.
Trump’s view on trade comes up short: Deere CEO
Trump’s view that U.S. manufacturing woes boil down to being ripped off in trade is “too short of an answer,” Sam Allen says.
Chegg CEO: Why we oppose NC’s anti-LGBT law
“When a state is legislating discrimination against any group, that shouldn’t be OK,” Chegg CEO Dan Rosensweig says.
Companies grow wary of supporting GOP convention
Apple, Google and Walmart are among the companies assessing their plans for the convention, The New York Times reports.
Trump walks back abortion punishment remarks
After saying women who undergo illegal abortions should be punished, Trump clarified his comment hours later.
Donald Trump has a new catchphrase
After facing protesters across the country, Donald Trump may have a new signature catchphrase.
Here’s how much a campaign donation helps Trump
Considering a donation to a 2016 presidential contender? Your cash may be worth more to a candidate than your vote.
If women are Trump’s kryptonite, will it matter?
This week’s contretemps, particularly with women, are another test for Donald Trump’s survival skills.
Cruz, Trump tussle on unbound delegates
The fight for unbound delegates between Donald Trump and Ted Cruz is about to heat up as Cruz keynotes the North Dakota delegate convention.
Here’s who you want at your political event
Forty-five percent of political event attendees are millennials.
Trump’s Muslim ban unconstitutional: GOP’s Royce
Trump’s call to temporarily ban Muslims from entering the U.S. would not pass legal muster, says foreign affairs chair.
Trump didn’t backtrack on pledge: Campaign aide
Trump’s pledge to support any GOP nominee was conditional, his campaign spokesperson says.
Trump won’t support another GOP nominee
Donald Trump abandoned a pledge to support a presidential nominee other than himself, a sign of increasing friction with Ted Cruz.
Illinois’ epic budget deadlock sets dubious record
Nine months without a budget, Illinois is facing a multibillion-dollar pile of unpaid bills.
Kudlow: This is the real source of economic woe
CNBC Senior Contributor Larry Kudlow says the slow economy is because of Congress and the White House.
Fed’s Evans: April rate hike would be surpising
The Fed is reluctant to be aggressive because of increased global risk, Chicago Fed President Charles Evans tells CNBC.
Yellen: Appropriate to proceed cautiously
Fed Chair Janet Yellen acknowledged that economic and financial conditions are in some respects less favorable now than in December.
Hillary Clinton cannot win US election: Libertarian
The rise of anti-establishment movements will hit her chances, according to one libertarian economist.
Split SCOTUS rejects challenge to union fees
The U.S. Supreme Court split 4-4 on a conservative challenge to a vital source of funds for organized labor.
Wisconsin’s Walker endorses Cruz ahead of primary
Wisconsin Governor and former Republican presidential candidate Scott Walker endorsed Ted Cruz for the party’s nomination.
Tech anonymity not good for society: Isaacson
Major forms of communication should not be beyond the reach of the law, author Walter Isaacson says.
Norquist: Clinton will destroy Uber if elected
Enjoying the services provided by the likes of Uber? Don’t vote for Hillary Clinton, anti-tax crusader Grover Norquist says.
Trump campaign manager Lewandowski charged with battery
Florida police have charged Trump’s campaign manager with assault in connection with an incident earlier in the month.
Americans support Apple in privacy debate: Survey
A CNBC survey finds 57 percent of Americans agreeing that privacy trumps the needs of law enforcement.
US Capitol shooter’s condition unknown: US Capitol police
Gunshots were reported in the U.S. Capitol Visitors Center on Monday and a suspect was taken into custody.
DOJ cracks San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone
The DOJ’s action comes after weeks of wrangling with Apple that ignited a debate about the limits of privacy and data security.
Why some Chinese like Donald Trump
Donald Trump has frequently criticized China but that hasn’t deterred the presidential candidate’s appeal among some Chinese.
These are America’s most regulated states
Some states are more affected by federal regulations than others, research says. Here are the details.
Williams: Fed should stay on track with hikes
The economy remains on track for a gradual path of hikes and fears over the impact of a slowing global economy are overdone, said Fed’s Williams.
Georgia governor to veto religious exemptions bill
His announcement came after great opposition from companies threatening to boycott Georgia if the measure became law.
CA Gov. says ‘landmark’ minimum wage deal reached
California Governor Jerry Brown said on Monday that a “landmark deal” had been reached to raise the state’s minimum wage.
1,237 or bust for Donald Trump?
Trump needs to hit 1,237 before Cleveland or he could be headed back to Trump Tower for good, Politico’s Ben White says.
Trump’s plan to stop a contested GOP convention
Donald Trump is quietly assembling a team of seasoned operatives to manage a contested convention, NBC News reports.
Cruz, Trump spar over tabloid charges of affair
Ted Cruz denounced an article in the National Enquirer tabloid claiming he had extramarital affairs as “complete and utter lies.”
California reaches deal for $15 an hour minimum wage
California legislators and unions reached a tentative deal to raise the state’s minimum wage from $10 to $15 an hour, a state senator said.
In Donald Trump’s worldview, everybody else pays
Donald Trump said that if elected, he might halt oil purchases from Saudi Arabia unless it commits troops to fight Islamic State. The NYT reports.
3 states ‘feel the Bern’, but math still daunting
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders scored decisive victories Saturday in Washington state, Alaska and Hawaii, NBC News reports.
Data geeks seek patterns in Clinton email saga
An analysis of Clinton’s email network shines the light on her close communication circles.
Fed’s Williams: US doing fine, world isn’t
San Francisco Fed President John Williams believes global developments are preventing the U.S. from returning to normalized interest rates.
Cruz: Trump a ‘sniveling coward’ after remarks
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz bashed Donald Trump for making Cruz’s wife, Heidi, a target of social-media barbs.
Trump’s investment funds lose money, he’s unfazed
Eighteen out of 21 hedge funds and mutual funds in Trump’s portfolio lost money in 2015.
US crisis: Only 9 states claim safe water
The EPA claims only 9 US states report safe lead levels in their water supply, causing serious public health dangers.
Supreme Court faces 4-4 split in Obamacare case
The case has to do with employers covering birth control for female employees.
Trump: Migration craziness will push UK out of EU
Business magnate and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has told British TV viewers that he thinks the U.K. will vote to leave the EU.
Another rate hike may be coming soon: Fed’s Bullard
St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said that the decision not to hike seems to have pressured global and U.S. growth.
Exxon: Rockefellers funding ‘conspiracy’ against us
In its announcement, the fund criticized the company for what they claimed was “morally reprehensible” conduct.
Obama: US will go after ISIS ‘aggressively’
The world must unite to fight terrorism and the United States can and will defeat Islamic State, U.S. President Barack Obama said.
Big security spending hasn’t lowered terror risk
While security has improved in some areas, airport security remains a problem, experts say.
No day in court for Apple, and tech is relieved
Silicon Valley security experts breathe sigh of relief over the latest in Apple FBI iPhone hack case.
Trump’s trade policies are ‘dangerous’: Ex-Boeing CEO
Donald Trump’s anti-trade stance has been blasted by a pillar of the corporate establishment as ‘dangerous’, the FT reports.
Trump, Clinton win AZ; Sanders takes UT: NBC projections
Both parties held caucuses in Utah and primaries in Arizona, and the Democrats held a caucus in Idaho on Tuesday night.
Jeb Bush endorses Ted Cruz for GOP nomination
Former candidate Jeb Bush endorsed Ted Cruz for the Republican presidential nomination on Wednesday.
Has Donald Trump killed the political gaffe?
“Trumpism” brings a new way of looking at the political gaffe, its consequences, its cures, and ultimately its future.
Brussels attacks a boost to Donald Trump?
The attacks will drive terrorism to the top of the agenda and could give a boost to Trump, Politico’s Ben White says.
Trump: Waterboarding fine for terror suspects
Trump says authorities interrogating Paris terror suspect Salah Abdeslam should “do whatever they have to do.”
FBI: We may’ve found an iPhone hack
The FBI moved to vacate a hearing with Apple, as it tests another way to unlock the iPhone used by the San Bernardino shooter.
Millionaires urge NY governor: Raise our taxes
The New Yorkers sent a letter to the Associated Press that proposes new, higher tax rates for the top 1 percent of earners.
2nd GOP delegate says primary votes don’t matter
Convention delegates, not primary voters or caucusgoers, choose the nominee, another RNC member tells CNBC.
Trump rift: How the RNC has gone to war—with itself
Trump supporters and foes are creating a behind-the-scenes divide at the RNC. Here’s how it is playing out.
Elizabeth Warren unleashes on ‘loser’ Trump
In a series of tweets, Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts criticized Donald Trump’s past business ventures and his rhetoric.
Blue-collar fury sunders consensus on free trade
A grainy viral video underscores how the bipartisan consensus on trade is being sundered, The New York Times reports.
US voters actually closet libertarians: Johnson
A libertarian contender tells CNBC why voters are more on his side than polls or data suggest.
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