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The U.S. current-account deficit, a measure of the nation’s debt to other countries, rose 10.6% in the third quarter largely because of an increase in the trade gap on goods.

VIce President Mike Pence received the COVID-19 vaccine in a television event on Friday,

Oil futures were little changed Friday, but were on track for a seventh straight weekly rise as traders remained optimistic about vaccine rollouts and prospects for U.S. lawmakers to reach a deal on an economic relief package.

Analysts said the combination of Brexit and stimulus talks building into a potentially newsy weekend may see investors stick to the sidelines or take risk off the table on Friday.

Businesses are rushing to stockpile ahead of the departure of the U.K. from Europe’s single market and customs union on Jan. 1.

Companies including Ligand Pharmaceuticals and LendingTree are expected by analysts to post double-digit revenue growth next year.

Sony Corp. is pulling “Cyberpunk 2077” from its PlayStation store, and is offering full refunds for the videogame that has been plagued by bugs.

Microsoft Corp. was breached as part of the massive hack that used a backdoor in SolarWinds software, as part of what the tech giant’s president called “effectively an attack on the United States.”

Sixteen years after Google’s IPOs, two major antitrust lawsuits filed against it detail a bevy of anticompetitive behavior, painting a powerful and yes, evil, company.

The campaign by President Donald Trump and his allies to cast doubt on the legitimacy of the November elections has dealt long-lasting damage to U.S. democracy and will set up the nation for more drama on Jan. 6.

Credit Suisse U.S. equity strategist Jonathan Golub waxed bullish on the coming year thanks to “the biggest stimulus plan ever known to man.”

SEC reforms should focus on accredited investors, proxy advisers, broker conduct and company financial reports.

Trust-based corporate cultures promote autonomy and accountability, writes Lawrence A. Cunningham.

Many investors (and advisers) find this investment mystifying

Walt Disney Co. executive chairman Robert Iger has told people close to the incoming Biden administration that he would be interested in serving as U.S. ambassador to China, according to people familiar with the matter.

An independent advisory committee on Thursday voted 20-0-1 that the benefits of Moderna Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate outweigh the risks, a recommendation that sets the stage for the likely second FDA authorization of a vaccine during the pandemic.

An oral sample was taken from the German shepherd, whose handler had tested positive for coronavirus last week.

‘On a few occasions, I have suggested selling the house or considering bankruptcy to restructure our debts, but she is unwilling to consider either.’