Melvin Capital, hedge fund that bet against GameStop, lost 53% in January
Melvin Capital Management, the hedge fund squeezed by its short-selling bets that GameStop shares would fall, lost 53% on its portfolio in January, a source familiar with the matter told FOX Business. Melvin Capital Management, the hedge fund squeezed by its short-selling bets that GameStop shares would fall, lost 53% on its portfolio in January.
Biden and GOP's COVID stimulus proposals: How do the plans compare?
Take a closer look at how the two proposals from President Biden and Senate Republicans compare.
Ilhan Omar pushes for new tax on stock trades amid GameStop frenzy
Rep. Ilhan Omar called for a new tax on stock trades after a battle between an army of amateur investors and hedge funds caused a dramatic swing in the share price of GameStop and other heavily shorted companies.
GOP senators unveil details of $618B coronavirus relief proposal ahead of meeting with Biden
A group of 10 Senate Republicans unveiled new details of their roughly $618 billion coronavirus relief proposal on Monday morning
Missing stimulus check money? How to claim the payment on your 2020 tax return
The Internal Revenue Service is essentially done sending stimulus checks for now, but if you didn't receive your fully promised payment, don't worry — there's a quick fix.
What to know about Vlad Tenev, CEO of Robinhood
Tenev has lived the American dream, but now faces a nightmare after a tough week for his company.
Coronavirus stimulus payment may arrive as a debit card, IRS says
While the vast majority of the more than 100 million $600 coronavirus stimulus checks approved by Congress late last year were deposited directly into Americans’ bank accounts, several million others were sent through prepaid debit cards and in paper checks.
White House still silent on GameStop frenzy as stock swings rattle Wall Street
The White House on Friday remained tight-lipped about the wild price swings in GameStop shares and other heavily shorted companies.
Democrats poised to push ahead on coronavirus relief deal without Republicans
Democratic leaders plan to start pushing forward on another massive coronavirus relief bill as soon as next week — whether or not Republicans are on board.
Warren rips SEC amid GameStop surge, pushes for stricter Wall Street regulation
Sen. Elizabeth Warren lambasted the Securities and Exchange Commission for not cracking down on Wall Street as an astronomical surge in GameStop shares and other heavily shorted companies drove a week of frenzied trading.
Progressive Dems urge Biden to send recurring coronavirus stimulus checks
A group of more than 50 House progressives called on President Biden to include recurring stimulus checks instead of one-time payments in the next coronavirus relief package.
US economy grew 4% in fourth quarter but ended 2020 in coronavirus-induced hole
The U.S. economy continued to recover from the coronavirus shutdown in the final three months of the year.
Stimulus check calculator: Confirm you received full relief payment before filing 2020 tax return
The Internal Revenue Service is basically done sending stimulus checks, but if you didn't receive your fully promised payment, don't fret — there's a quick fix.
Fed holds rates near zero amid fresh signs US economic recovery is slowing
The Federal Reserve said during its first meeting of the year on Wednesday that it would leave interest rates near zero.
Small businesses received $35B in PPP loans during third round of lending
The Small Business Administration said Tuesday that it has approved more than 400,000 loans worth about $35 billion through the Paycheck Protection Program.
US durable goods orders show modest 0.2% December gain
The rise in orders for durable goods, items expected to last at least three years, followed much stronger increases of 1.2% November and 1.8% in October, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.
Biden's $15 minimum wage push could be 'death knell' for small businesses, job growth
President Biden's push to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour as part of a broader coronavirus relief package could be a "death knell" for businesses still reeling from the pandemic, according to a new study published this week.
Can the IRS snatch your stimulus check money if you owe back taxes? What to know
For millions of Americans who did not receive their second coronavirus stimulus check, there's a quick fix: Claim the missing money when you file your 2020 tax return.
Over 8M Americans have fallen into poverty as COVID-19 relief benefits expired
More than 8 million Americans fell into poverty over the past six months as social safety measures put into place at the start of the coronavirus pandemic expired, according to a new study published this week.
Shift to electric vehicles spurs bid to make more batteries in US
The auto industry’s quickening shift to electric cars is spurring investment in another emerging industry in the U.S.: manufacturing lithium-ion batteries for those vehicles.