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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill to void Disney development deals

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed legislation that effectively voids the development agreements Disney struck shortly before the governor…

Here’s what the SEC will require under its strict new stock buyback disclosure rules

WASHINGTON — As investors focused this week on earnings and regional banks, the Securities and Exchange Commission quietly adopted new…

Warren Buffett’s successor Greg Abel is wooing shareholders, but some questions remain

To say Warren Buffett’s successor Greg Abel has big shoes to fill would be an understatement. The vice chairman for…

Unemployment rate sinks in April for Black and Hispanic workers, but holds steady for Asians

The unemployment rate slipped for Black and Hispanic workers in April, but remained stable for Asian American workers. The U.S.…

Biden: Say goodbye to job growth and low unemployment if the debt ceiling isn’t lifted

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden warned that the low unemployment rate in Friday’s jobs report could disappear if House Republicans do…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Apple, Lyft, Carvana, VF Corp and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Carvana – The used car retailer saw shares surge 28% after…

DeSantis used Florida’s whirlwind legislative session as a potential presidential launching pad

Florida’s legislative session is set to end Friday, capping a 60-day Republican blitz to send major bills to Gov. Ron…

SEC awards record $279 million to whistleblower

WASHINGTON — The nation’s top securities regulator on Friday announced it had given a $279 million award through its whistleblower…

Here’s where the jobs are for April 2023 — in one chart

Broad job gains across the economy helped the labor market show resilience in the face of a banking crisis and…