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Gross national income, or GNI, represents the sum total of money earned by a nation’s people and businesses within a given year.

Dow tops 28,000 for first time, capping 4-week win streak

The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended at another record high Friday after White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said China and the U.S. were getting close to reaching a trade deal.

The world's most profitable company is about to go public

The oil company that made Saudi Arabia rich is going public. Some say the timing couldn’t be worse.

Nurses face an epidemic of workplace violence

"I got punched in the face," said one emergency room nurse, while others worry for their safety

Smart tax moves to make before the end of the year

Have you done your charitable giving for the year? Paid off medical bills? Those are just two smart tax moves you should make to lock in savings when the taxman comes to call in April. But you'll have to hurry if you want to make these last-minute plays work. Deadline is Dec. 31, and the clock is running.

'Return culture' is hurting the environment and costing retailers billions

Americans return millions of packages a year, something that is hurting the environment by producing tons of CO2 emissions. Veuer’s Johana Restrepo has more.

Hong Kong tips into recession amid protests

Hong Kong announced its economy has tipped into recession for the first time in a decade, as the financial hub braced for another weekend of anti-government protests. Lucy Fielder reports.

Amazon responds to investigation on delivery driver safety

An ongoing investigation by ProPublica and BuzzFeed News found Amazon delivery drivers have been involved in more than 60 crashes causing injuries or death since June 2015. That joint investigation found that drivers reported feeling tremendous pressure to meet deadlines and that Amazon often avoids liability for accidents. Mola Lenghi reports.

J.C. Penney shares surge on a profit forecast hke

Nov.15 -- J.C. Penney Co. shares soared Friday after the company announced it was raising its profit forecast, in spite of another quarterly sales decline. Bloomberg Intelligence’s Poonam Goyal has the details on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."

Elizabeth Warren's misleading pitch for her tax on billionaires

A new ad from 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren suggests billionaires would pay two cents on the dollar under her tax proposal. It's actually three times that.

Why Coca-Cola invented Fanta in Nazi Germany

Fanta is one of the most popular drinks in the world. But the brightly colored drink now known for its bold fruit flavors was actually first made from food scraps in Nazi Germany by The Coca-Cola Company.

Here are the 3 types of gifts to avoid this holiday season

Co-President of The Emily Post Institute Lizzie Post explains what not to buy as gifts this year.

Studies show these are the best and worst states for your retirement

Every year, multiple studies rank the best and the worst states for retirement. Often the results don't match up, so it can be hard to figure out which states really are the best retirement destinations. That's where we can help.

How Amazon's quest for more, cheaper products has resulted in a flea market of fakes

Former executives say Amazon, which last year spent $400 million fighting fraud and abuse, has prioritized its broad selection over anti-counterfeiting technologies and policies.

Tesla running out of time as shares dip 40%, Credit Suisse says

Credit Suisse on Thursday noted that Tesla has nearly an 80% share of the U.S. market for electric vehicle.

Olympic swimmer went from earning millions to living paycheck-to-paycheck

After two suspensions and losing multiple sponsors, American swimmer Ryan Lochte went from earning millions to living paycheck-to-paycheck. Here's what the 35-year-old wishes he could tell his younger self.

Controversial products that had to be pulled

Every now and again a retailer launches a product that clearly hasn't been thought through.