Economy Jan 31 Exxon Mobil reached record profits amid high gas prices, war in Ukraine The energy giant brought in $55.7 billion in annual profits. By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press
Economy Nov 22 Watch Bubble in the making? How the stock market might not reflect the current economy Bubble in the making? How the stock market might not reflect the current economy…
Economy Jul 13 Watch Staggering Losses at JPMorgan; Banking Scandal in Britain Staggering Losses at J.P. Morgan; Banking Scandal in Britain…
Economy Apr 30 Watch How Apple, Other Tech Companies Take Advantage of U.S. Tax Code How Apple, Other Tech Companies Take Advantage of U.S. Tax Code…
Jan 18 Watch How Big a Role Do Private Equity Firms Play in U.S. Economy? As private equity firms gain more attention this election season, Judy Woodruff discusses whether private equity activity is more focused on short-term profits or the long-term health of companies with The Riverside Company's Stewart Kohl and author Josh Kosman. Continue watching
Jul 17 Bank of America, Citigroup Report Strong Profits By PBS News Hour Two ailing banks that just a few months ago symbolized many of the troubles afflicting the American banking system posted strong second-quarter profits Friday, exceeding analysts' expectations. Continue reading
Jul 07 Why Is the iPhone on a Single Network? Robert Frank: Why has Apple restricted its popular iPhone to just a single wireless network in both the United States and the United Kingdom? Apple was shrewd to take this step. When it first hit the market in the… Continue reading
May 11 What’s the Argument FOR Tax Havens? By Business Desk Question: I understand that President Obama is going after the use of offshore tax havens by U.S. corporations. My gut feeling is that he’s right to do this, but I’ve never really heard both sides of the argument. Is there… Continue reading
May 04 How Are Banks Profiting on Mortgage Refinancing? Question: Banks like Wells Fargo and JP Morgan recently announced better-than-expected profits. The given reason is that they are making money on the refinancing of mortgages. Doesn’t mortgage refinancing imply lower rates of interest and repayment? How can they be… Continue reading