Economy

Payrolls soared by 336,000 in September, defying expectations for a hiring slowdown

Job growth was stronger than expected in September, a sign that the U.S. economy is hanging tough despite higher interest…

Stocks making the biggest premarket moves: Pioneer Natural Resources, Levi Strauss, Tesla, Philips and more

Check out the companies making the biggest moves in premarket trading: Pioneer Natural Resources — The energy stock soared nearly…

Inflation is ‘always going to be a risk’ with the U.S. economy now fundamentally changed, ADP chief economist says

Inflation is “always going to be a risk” in the U.S. due to structural changes in the labor market, according…

JPMorgan’s Marko Kolanovic braces for 20% market plunge, delivers recession warning

JPMorgan’s Marko Kolanovic is bracing for a 20% sell-off to hit the S&P 500. According to the Institutional Investor hall-of-famer,…

Here’s what you need to know about the big jobs report Friday

A strong jobs market could equal a weak stock market if current trends hold up. Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report will…

Happy meal? Steady demand for french fries is good news for U.S. economy

Consumers are still splurging for a side of fries with their meals. That can have a positive read-through for the…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Rivian, Orchard Therapeutics, Lamb Weston and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Rivian Automotive — Rivian Automotive shares tanked 19% after the electric…

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Rivian, Clorox, Vestis, Chevron and more

Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. Rivian — Shares of the electric vehicle maker plunged 8.7% after…

House speaker succession battle heats up: Jordan, Scalise and Trump in the mix

WASHINGTON — The House speaker’s gavel is up for grabs for the second time this year, and for the second…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Sunnova Energy, Cal-Maine Foods, Marathon Petroleum and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Fluor Corporation — The engineering and construction company gained 2.4% after…