U.S. Economy

Many economists, notable investors, CEOs, and media outlets have been trying to predict the course of the U.S. economy, however, former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Larry Summers has been accurate when speaking on surging inflation and supply-chain issues. What Happened: According to a Sunday CNN...

Crucial payrolls report as equities signal global economic concerns spreading to United States Christmas retail sales indicate American healthy consumer spending Moderate improvement expected in job creation The U.S. Labor Department will issue its Employment Situation Report on Friday January...

For many investors, the most coveted super power – assuming super powers were possible -- would likely be the ability to foretell the future accurately. Personal finance social network, WalletHub, with help from a panel of experts, offered the next best thing with 11 economic predictions...

In the world of investing, there are literally thousands of companies, and dozens of industries, which qualify as great investments. Many of these may not have the same prestige as that of some other companies, and some may go entirely unknown to the public. Railroad companies exemplify this...

Lawrence “Larry” Summers, former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, former President of Harvard, and former Director of the White House United States National Economic Council, appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box where he discussed the importance of building out infrastructure during a tepid economy. “I...

Stock futures pointed to a lower open following premarket data revealing that the U.S. economy and job market are improving faster and stronger than expected. Selling began at the bell and continued for the entire day as major indices failed to hold on to any rallying gains. Investors and...

Rick Allen is the chief operating officer of Mortgage Marvel, a site that provides competitive mortgage quotes to users so that they can find lenders fast, and without providing much information. He talked with Benzinga about the what the company has been up to, as well as ways for people to...

Jay Sidhu, Customers Bank CEO and Chairman, drew points to why the economy isn't going to get better while addressing the Fed's strategies for tackling the growing situation. The Fed has eased the stress of a tough economy with lower interest rates, which translates into soon-to-be retirees...

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), the producer of heavy manufacturing equipment, reported fourth quarter earnings that beat estimates excluding a one-time item Monday. Shares rose in the pre-market on the release on the beat and on the company's guidance for future earnings. For the fourth quarter...