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Schumer, Democrats call for FTC probe of Exxon, Chevron acquisitions

Heritage Foundation economist Diana Furchtgott-Roth discusses the impact of the Israel-Hamas war on U.S. oil prices and inflation on ‘Varney & Co.’ Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and 22 Democratic senators sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asking the regulator to investigate record-breaking deals by Chevron …

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Personal loan interest rates edge down for 5-year loans

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Apple earnings, Fed decision and jobs data top Wall Street week ahead

Retirees Tom Chamberlain, Jeanne Rogers, and Richard Cimba joined ‘Making Money’ to provide a relatable perspective on investment strategies and how individuals can gain financial literacy. Investors are gearing up for another busy week of earnings and economic data, including the jobs report for October.  Meanwhile, on Wall Street, stocks …

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Blackstone CEO says remote workers don’t work as hard

Public Ventures President and Chief Market Strategist Lou Basenese discusses the unintended consequences of COVID policies on ‘Varney & Co.’ Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman believes employees slack off when they work remotely, and that is a reason companies are having difficulty luring many back to the office. The billionaire, whose …

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Travelers sound off on United’s new boarding policy

Passengers stand in line to go through security at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, North Carolina  ((Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL SLIM/AFP via Getty Images)) United Airlines is debuting new plans to let economy passengers with window seats board first.  The airline’s new boarding …

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State Farm reports dramatic drop in catalytic converter theft claims

Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com Insurance giant State Farm says claims over the theft of catalytic converters are down significantly this year after skyrocketing in 2022.  The company released fresh data this week showing there were around 14,500 claims linked to criminals stealing the pricey auto part off customers’ …

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Santander confirms reduction to mortgage interest rates for homeowners | Personal Finance | Finance

Caitlyn Eastell, a spokesperson at Moneyfactscompare.co.uk, particularly highlighted the bank’s five-year fixed-rate mortgages. She explained: “This week, Santander has reduced the rate on its five-year fixed rate deal by 0.29 percent, now priced at 5.15 percent, available to house purchase customers at 90 percent loan-to-value. “Borrowers looking to secure a …

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UAW and Ford reach tentative deal on new labor contract

Comodo Motors general manager Jordan Baker joins The Big Money Show to discuss the impact on auto dealers and car buyers from the ongoing UAW strike. The United Auto Workers (UAW) union and Ford announced a tentative new labor deal with Ford aimed at bringing to an end the union’s …

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