Probe cites multiple causes for Puerto Rico"s fiscal free fall
Short-term fixes, deficit financing and political pressures helped drive Puerto Rico into a fiscal catastrophe that landed the U.S. commonwealth in bankruptcy court last year, according to an investigative report released late on Monday......»»
A falling yen may not be the economic cure Japan seeks
Fallout from the coronavirus outbreak may finally lift the curse of the safe-haven yen for Japan but policymakers fear fiscal laxity could lead to a currency free-fall eventually, undermining efforts to cushion the economy from the pandemic......»»
Microsoft went to court, lobbied Congress and changed the law, all to fight back against an IRS investigation into the billions of tax-free profits it had shifted to Puerto Rico for years (MSFT)
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U.S. states launch Google antitrust probe
Attorneys general from 48 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico joined together to launch a probe of Google, questioning whether the search giant is abusing its dominance in an anticompetitive manner. Conway G. Gittens reports......»»
U.S. states launch antitrust probe of Google, advertising in focus
Attorneys general from 48 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico formally opened an antitrust probe on Monday into Alphabet's Google , in a sign of growing government scrutiny of U.S. technology giants......»»
Google targeted in antitrust probe by state AGs in 48 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico
An investigation involving 50 attorneys general will look into Google's dominance in online advertising and search traffic for antico.....»»
U.S. states announce antitrust probe against big tech
Attorneys general from 48 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have opened an antitrust probe into big tech companies that focuses on Alphabet's Google. Rough cut (no reporter narration)......»»
U.S. states launch antitrust probe of big tech; Google ads in focus
Attorneys general from 48 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have opened an antitrust probe into big tech companies that focuses on Alphabet's Google , Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton formally announced on Monday......»»
Puerto Rico"s New Governor Hit With Ethics Probe One Day After Rossello"s Resignation
The hundreds of thousands of protesters who rallied across Puerto Rico (and in Puert.....»»
Mueller cites Trump"s "multiple acts" to undermine Russia probe
Robert Mueller delivered an exhaustive account of President Donald Trump’s efforts to head off or undermine the special counsel’s Russia probe, saying Congress could take action on at least 10... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Eight Days plans free rehabs for 100 Buffalo homes
Since Eight Days of Hope opened its Northeast regional office in Buffalo last fall, the organization has completed multiple projects and provided incubator space at its East Side facility. Those efforts will continue this summer with a new plan to br.....»»
Island-wide blackout hits Puerto Rico; officials probe cause
An island-wide blackout has hit Puerto Rico, which is struggling with an increasingly unstable power grid nearly seven months after Hurricane Maria hit the U.S. territory......»»
Puerto Rico files fiscal plan without layoffs, pension cuts
Puerto Rico has s.....»»
Trump Today: Trump Today: President marks 9/11 anniversary, hails Puerto Rico response
President Donald Trump marked the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on Tuesday, as he tweeted critical comments about the Russia probe and said he’d spare “no expense†to protect Americans from Hurricane Florence......»»
New Puerto Rico fiscal plan OK"d; governor says too austere
A federal control board has approved a five-year fiscal plan for Puerto Rico, though Gov. Ricardo Rossello warns it's too austere and will affect government services......»»
Xerox Loses Steam In Q1, Stock Dips
Xerox reported disappointing fiscal Q1 results with a 12.4% decline in sales. Adjusted EPS also missed expectations. Company expects steady revenue and free cash flow in FY24. read more.....»»
Verizon"s Q1: Flat Revenue, Bump In Free Cash Flow And Stable 2024 Outlook
Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:VZ) stock traded higher Monday after it reported fiscal first-quarter 2024 results. Its sales increased 0.2% year over year t.....»»
Where to watch free Champions League live streams from anywhere
Free Champions League live streams are back this season for multiple matches if you know where to look. We've found some very affordabl.....»»
Shares Of Morgan Stanley Sink After Multiple Federal Regulators Probe Wealth-Management Practices
Shares Of Morgan Stanley Sink After Multiple Federal Regulators Probe Wealth-Management Practices Shares of Morgan Stanley stumbled in the late afternoon trading session in New Y.....»»
NewsWatch: Bitcoin prices tumble 50% from peak and Mark Cuban calls the crypto crash the ‘great unwind’
Bitcoin prices on Sunday afternoon are in free fall anew, with the world's No.1 crypto spiraling down more than 50% from a peak in around the middle of April, amid another bout of turbulence in the digital-asset sector......»»