NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell sharply in early trading Tuesday after President Donald Trump cast doubt over the potential for a trade deal with China this year and threatened to impose tariffs on French goods. Trump said he…
NEW YORK (AP) - Many of us feel bad about our debt. Most of us probably shouldn’t. Three-quarters of U.S. households owe money, but the vast majority pay their bills on time and have debt loads that are reasonable given…
METAIRIE – MBT Bancshares, Inc. (OTC: MBKL), the holding company of Metairie Bank & Trust, Co., announced today that its Board of Directors at their meeting on Nov. 26, declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.50 per share on the…
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks wobbled between small gains and losses on Wall Street Tuesday as investors kept a close watch on the latest developments coming out of U.S.-China negotiations. The cautious stance by investors follows a record-setting day for…
Shatoria Smith was tired of the $5,000 in credit card debt she felt was blocking her from reaching her financial goals. She couldn’t see an easy path to being debt-free, so she drew herself a map by adapting a goal-setting…
NEW YORK (AP) - Most parents in the U.S. provide some sort of financial support to their adult children, multiple surveys have found. But often, financial aid goes the other way. A 2015 survey by TD Ameritrade found 13% of…
(NEW ORLEANS) - Yesterday’s news that IberiaBank is combining with First Horizon — a bank of similar size based in Memphis, Tenn. — is generating mixed reactions among south Louisiana banking experts. Guy T. Williams, the president and CEO of…
NEW YORK (AP) - The Dow Jones Industrial Average returned to a record on Monday, joining other market gauges at all-time highs, as the stock market's rally carried into a fifth week. Oil producers, banks and other stocks that do…
LAFAYETTE, La. — First Horizon National Corp. (First Horizon) and IBERIABANK Corporation (IBERIABANK) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement where the companies will combine in an all-stock merger of equals. The companies will make the announcement…
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets rose Monday on hopes for progress in trade talks between the United States and China and on the back of strong economic data. London and Frankfurt opened higher while Shanghai, Hong Kong and Seoul…
NEW YORK (AP) — Here's an illustration of the many ways slow payment systems can inconvenience you and cost you money. Let's say Homer is two days from payday. The family checking account at First Bank of Springfield is on fumes.…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks moved broadly higher in early trading on Monday as investors extended a rally that puts the major indexes on track for another record-setting day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was on pace to beat…
BANGKOK (AP) — World shares advanced Friday as investors looked to the monthly U.S. jobs report and amid concerns about the prospects for a long-term U.S-China trade deal. Germany's DAX was up 0.3% to 12,904 and the CAC 40 in…
NEW YORK (AP) — A government report revealing surprisingly solid job growth in October put investors in a buying mood Friday and drove broad gains for U.S. stocks in early trading. The Labor Department said U.S. employers added 128,000 jobs,…
BEIJING (AP) — Stock markets drifted lower Thursday as new economic data showed a slowdown in Europe and Asia amid concerns about the state of trade talks between the U.S. and China. Shares in Asia finished mostly higher while Wall…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks moved broadly lower Thursday as investors shifted to a more cautious stance following another record high for the market a day earlier. Banks led the decline as bond yields made a significant move lower.…
BANGKOK (AP) — Global shares mostly retreated Wednesday as investors eye a possible interest rate cut in the U.S. while hoping for a breakthrough on the U.S.-China trade front. Britain's FTSE 100 was flat at 7,308, while Germany's DAX shed…
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell in early trading Wednesday as investors held back ahead of an anticipated decision by the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. The central bank has been using its power to cut short-term interest rates…
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares in Europe turned lower on Tuesday after a mixed session in Asia, where Chinese benchmarks declined after Hong Kong's leader warned political protests may push the territory into recession. Wall Street appeared headed for declines at…
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans collectively owe nearly $1.5 trillion in student loans — more than twice the total a decade ago. It's a burden that weighs on millions of adults, shaping their life choices and often stunting their financial…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slinked around their record heights Tuesday after Google's parent and other big companies turned in a mixed set of profit reports. Companies have largely been reporting stronger earnings than analysts expected, but they're nowhere…
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets mostly rose Monday as investors eyed a busy week of corporate earnings and a possible U.S. interest rate cut. Major indexes in Frankfurt, Shanghai and Tokyo advanced as fears about U.S.-Chinese trade tension receded.…
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks moved broadly higher in early trading Monday, putting the S&P 500 on track for a record high at the beginning a busy week of corporate earnings and economic reports. Wall Street will get reports from…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks moved higher in early trading Friday as solid profits from chipmaker Intel propel gains for technology companies. Intel rose 6.5% after raising its profit forecast for the year following a solid third quarter. Fellow…
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed Friday, with U.S.-China trade tensions and Britain's unruly process toward leaving the European Union weighing on investor sentiment, despite a week of surprisingly solid corporate earnings. Britain's FTSE 100 skidded 0.4% to 7,297…
BANGKOK (AP) — Stock markets rose on Thursday after some upbeat company earnings and as investors awaited the European Central Bank's monetary policy decision and news conference. The FTSE 100 in London advanced 1% to 7,330 while Germany's DAX gained…
NEW YORK (AP) — For 50 years, the American Express "Green Card" has been everywhere its card members wanted to be. Launched in 1969, the Green Card gave travelers a sense of importance they didn't feel carrying travelers' cheques. For…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks wobbled between small gains and losses in early trading on Wall Street Thursday as investors reviewed a mixed batch of corporate profits and financial forecasts. Technology stocks made the strongest gains. Microsoft rose 1.5%…
NEW YORK (NerdWallet) — As outrage over the Volkswagen emissions-cheating scandal fades, the refurbished diesel vehicles are trickling back into the marketplace, and bargain hunters may want to snap them up. In 2015, Volkswagen was forced to either buy back…
BEIJING (AP) — Global markets mostly dipped Wednesday after more corporate earnings reports weighed and as Brexit seemed due to be delayed again, extending uncertainty. In Europe, Germany's DAX edged down almost 0.1% to 12,752 while France's CAC 40 shed…
