Fed’s Beige Book report says economy is expanding at same ‘modest’ pace as last survey

Analysts surveyed by FactSet had estimated adjusted earnings of 62 cents a share on revenue of $2.68 billion.

As competitors face growth struggles and government spotlight, Microsoft looks like a calm oasis in the tech storm

Bank of America beats earnings estimates on retail business

Shares were down 1.4% Tuesday afternoon

Rise in U.S. retail sales helps give the U.S. dollar a boost, pressuring gold prices

Trump described progress toward a China and U.S. trade pact as “a long way to go”

The Federal Reserve is almost certain to cut rates at the end of July — but don’t expect a melt-up in equities, usually marked by a powerful rally followed by a substantial selloff, says Mark Haefele, global chief investment officer at UBS Global Wealth Management.

A ‘merger of equals’ in the Permian is the first since Occidental snapped up Anadarko

UBS downgrades after stock’s surge although challenges remain, including drop in interest rates and power market weakness