Senators Say Lawyers Helped Wealthy Clients Dodge Taxes in Puerto Rico
Rich Americans are writing off taxes they owed before they moved to Puerto Rico, the Senate Finance Committee says. Source link
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Uber Expands to Hotel Bookings With Expedia Partnership
In partnership with Expedia, the ride-booking, food-delivering, package-transporting service takes another step toward becoming a super app. Source link
United Airlines CEO, Rebuffed by American, Says He’s Skeptical of Other Deals
The chief executive, Scott Kirby, said that buying a smaller airline might not be worth the effort. Source link
What’s happening at the Federal Reserve today.
What’s happening at the Federal Reserve today. Source link
Rising Fuel Prices Could Force Excruciating Choices on Economic Policies
The European Central Bank and Bank of England were expected to hold interest rates steady on Thursday while searching for signs of possible longer-term damage. Source link
Oil Prices Soar as Iran Standoff Shows No End in Sight
Oil prices push higher, approaching another wartime high, as President Trump asserted that the naval blockade of Iran’s ports would persist. Source link
Bill Ackman’s I.P.O., Pershing Square USA, Raises $5 Billion
The initial public offering of Mr. Ackman’s new fund, Pershing Square USA, raised $5 billion. Source link
Takeaways from Powell’s final news conference as Fed chair.
Takeaways from Powell’s final news conference as Fed chair. Source link
Judge Asks Justice Department: Will You Oppose Trump?
A federal judge has ordered the Justice Department to explain whether it intends to contest President Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the I.R.S. over the disclosure of his tax returns. Source link
Roger Sweet, Creator of the He-Man Action Figure, Dies at 91
The musclebound character he developed as a toy designer for Mattel gave rise to the Masters of the Universe franchise and helped define the machismo of the 1980s. Source link