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Rising California gas prices highlight growing divide in US

Regional differences in taxes, environmental rules and access to energy infrastructure can translate into large seasonal swings in gasoline prices. Prices have surged this fall in California and other West Coast states.

Stocks close higher despite weak Caterpillar, Boeing earnings

Stocks ended slightly higher Wednesday as traders assessed earnings reports from Caterpillar and Boeing.

Caterpillar flashes a warning sign for the global economy

The construction equipment titan — a bellwether for global industry — posted a 6% drop in sales and an 8% drop in profit per share.

Microsoft earnings beat forecasts as profit tops $10 billion

Microsoft easily trumped expectations with an earnings report Wednesday afternoon that displayed double-digit percentage gains in profit and sales.

Amazon sells clothes from factories shunned as dangerous

After a 2013 factory collapse killed over 1,100 in Bangladesh, most big U.S. apparel companies agreed not to sell goods from plants violating worker-safety standards. Not Amazon.

Ford posts lower profit and trims its full-year outlook

Ford Motor on Wednesday posted a lower quarterly profit as it took charges for its global restructuring and reduced its full-year operating profit forecast on higher warranty and incentive costs, as well as lower-than-expected sales in China.

Trump's claim he raised incomes by $7,000 differs from data

President Donald Trump boasted on Monday that American incomes have skyrocketed during his presidency, surpassing gains under his predecessors, a claim that isn’t supported by official government data.

States with shocking debts bigger than some countries

With many state and local agencies unable to fully fund their pensions and healthcare benefits, some states' debt is mounting beyond that of some nations. According to the OECD's most recent debt-to-GDP rankings, Estonia had the lowest debt of any OECD country at 13% of GDP, or a total of $2.5 billion. As you'll see, each state on this list has far more debt than Estonia, and for some states, more than several other countries too. Read on to find out which states are heavily in the red and how much they owe, according to the Census Bureau’s most recent figures.

Are all the high-profile earnings misses a problem for the markets?

Caterpillar missed Wall Street's estimates on earnings, even though the Street has been well aware of Caterpillar's problems, said Nick Raich of the Earnings Scout.

Software stocks, the can't-miss trade, are struggling now

A slowing economy is forcing companies to spend less on information technology services, pressuring the high-flying software stocks that rely heavily on corporate dollars.

Texas Instruments' outlook raises worries about chip sector

Chip stocks are sliding Wednesday after Texas Instruments Inc. issued weak results and a below-seasonal forecast that sparked fears of deepening problems for semiconductor names.

The Benefits of Coworking Spaces for Entrepreneurs

Coworking spaces have become more than just a hot trend. If you choose to work in a shared office space, you can expect to enjoy some of the following perks. 

3 Key Signs Your Startup's Business Plan Needs to Change

No matter how thorough your business plan, some things inevitably need to change. Here's how to know when -- and how -- to adjust your plans mid-stream.

How to Maintain Strong Leadership as Your Company Scales Rapidly

While you may have had no trouble managing a team of five, a team of 20 is an entirely different matter.

8 Self-Development Activities Every Founder Should Make Time For

Even the busiest entrepreneurs should devote time to personal and professional development.

If you buy a MAGA hat, where does your money go?

The Post's Michelle Ye Hee Lee explains how President Trump's successful merchandise sales have altered the campaign fundraising game for Republicans.

Dick's CEO Ed Stack reportedly explores potential 2020 third-party bid

The CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods is considered a run for president in 2020. Veuer’s Justin Kircher has the story.

California's PG&E may shut off power again

People in more than 180,000 homes and businesses in California could find themselves in the dark as Pacific Gas & Electric again plans to shut off power for up to two days. Jillian Kitchener has more.