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Shares of biofuel stock Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) skyrocketed more than 320 percent on Monday following big news from the Environmental Protection Agency. What Happened The EPA approved up to a 16 percent blend of isobutanol for use in automobiles. Prior to Monday’s decision, isobutanol,...

Shares of NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI) and QUALCOMM, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) were volatile Friday on conflicting reports about the companies’ proposed merger. What Happened The South China Morning Post reported late Thursday that Chinese regulators approved Qualcomm’s acquisition of...

Not a month after announcing a hold on the trade war, President Donald Trump approved Thursday night about $50 billion in tariffs on Chinese exports. The Administration is making amendments to an early list of about 1,300 targeted goods. Trump is also completing a list for a second wave of...

Even as they continue adjusting to the General Data Protection Regulation, U.S. multinationals might soon be tasked with even more onerous legislation.  Europe's proposed "ePrivacy" regulation would impose stricter confidentiality rules and "cookie" consent requirements...

You anticipated a large refund on your taxes to pay off some bills and put some money away in a rainy-day fund. Unfortunately, the money never showed up. What happened? Your refund may have gone toward an unpaid bill selected by the government – your unpaid student loan. Your federal student...

As China chops its solar installation incentives, First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR)’s story is taking a turn for the worse. Vertical Group’s Gordon Johnson double downgraded the stock Thursday in light of both the Chinese policy decision and prior solar policy actions in Spain, Germany...

Following reports that he’d lifted early sanctions posing an existential threat to ZTE, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross confirmed Thursday on CNBC he’s struck a deal with the Chinese telecom company involving a $1 billion fine and $400 million in escrow. Ross had been exploring...

It’s been a tough year so far for cryptocurrency investors, and much of the pressure on the markets has come from fears of increasing government regulation. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton spoke to CNBC on Wednesday about cryptocurrencies as investments and...

Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) is again the source of data privacy concerns this week, this time due to the social media giant's data-sharing partnerships with foreign companies.  What Happened Facebook confirmed Tuesday it has partnerships with at least four Chinese companies that are...

Irked U.S. trade partners planned a bevy of levies on U.S. goods in retaliation against President Donald Trump’s harsh steel and aluminum duties. Unfortunately, those particular partners contribute a sizeable chunk of the national income. Canada and Mexico are the U.S.’s two largest...

The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that the U.S. Federal Reserve assigned a secret “troubled condition” designation to Deutsche Bank AG (USA) (NYSE: DB) roughly a year ago. Since that time, Deutsche Bank has been forced to clear hiring and firing decisions with the Fed and...

Can your current and prospective employers use your credit score to hire and fire you? Does this really happen? Watch our exclusive video above to learn your rights and how you can prepare for such situations. Originally Posted at: https://www.moneytips.com/video-can-you-be-fired-from-your-job-if-...

This story was updated at 2:50 p.m. ET. The U.S. made friends with metalworkers Thursday, but not with anyone else. In a move terminating temporary exemptions, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced the U.S. will enforce 25-percent steel and 10-percent aluminum import tariffs on Canada, Mexico...

The Federal Reserve proposed Wednesday to begin loosening the Volcker Rule, a key safeguard against a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis. The rule prohibits banks with federally backed deposit insurance from making speculative market bets, conducting proprietary trading and investing in hedge...

With states now free to pursue legal sports betting, the NCAA will likely face even more pressure to finally compensate its players with more than scholarships. The National College Athletic Association is perhaps the most vulnerable to potential corruption among players in the wake of the Supreme...