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Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen.
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise its benchmark interest rate to a target of 0.75% to 1% on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know:
- Here's how the Fed raises interest rates
- The Fed's 3rd rate hike could be bad for stocks
- It's time to start paying attention to one of the Fed's most controversial charts
- Janet Yellen seems to be giving up on one of the Fed's most important goals
- Consumer prices climb at their fastest pace in five years
- Check back for the latest on the Federal Reserve decision here
On Wall Street, the average bonus paid out to New York City securities industry employees in 2016 was $138,210, according to a statement from the New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. In related news, here arewho made the most money in 2016
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number of Americans who have stopped paying their car loans appears to be increasing — a development that has the potential to send ripple effects through the US economy.
In the pharma industry, ashed some light on the one of the drug industry's biggest middlemenretail,
In tech, tin an indictment Wednesday
arly Twitter investor Chris Sacca, who once said he'd defend the company like one of his children, now "hates" the stock.
The marijuana industry's first unicorn is being added to an influential stock index. Here's a look inside the $1 billion firm that operates out of a once-abandoned Hershey's factory.
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Lastly, here's what renting a one-bedroom apartment in 30 popular cities really costs.
The timing could be right for the makers of Monopoly and Barbie to do a deal —The time could be right for a combination of toy makers Hasbro and Mattel. Hasbro makes products like Monopoly, My Little Pony, and Nerf while Mattel makes toys like Barbie and Hot Wheels.
The peso is soaring after Trump's trade adviser says he sees Mexico as part of a North American "powerhouse" —The Mexican peso is soaring after President Donald Trump's trade adviser, Peter Navarro, said the US sees Mexico as part of a regional "powerhouse."
The first female Big Pharma CEO will be paid 25% less than her male predecessor —Incoming GlaxoSmithKline Chief Executive Emma Walmsley, the first woman to lead a top global drugmaker, will get a pay package worth a quarter less than her predecessor, following a company rethink on remuneration.
JEFFERIES: 4 reasons Tiffany will continue to shine —Shares of Tiffany & Co., the American luxury jewelry retailer, could rise further as the company's margins and earnings improve, according to Jefferies.
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The world's biggest investors are freaking out about 2 things right now —JPMorgan just published highlights from its Global Markets Conference in Paris.
American Airlines is challenging Delta by bringing back free meals —American Airlines announced Wednesday that it will be bringing back free meals on select flights.
The 20 best business schools in America —An MBA from a top business school can set you up for a lucrative, successful career. In fact, average graduates of a top-20 program earn starting compensation packages of at least $130,000.
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