Here’s why employer insurance plans are threatened by the GOP health-care bill

Many individuals who currently obtain health insurance through their employers — which represents about half the country — could be at risk of losing protections with the new Republican health bill, The Wall Street Journal reported. Employer health plans...

Fidget spinners, the latest distraction craze, explained

If you don’t have kids, you’ve probably never heard of the fidget spinner. But if you do, you may have recently been dragged to a toy store or 7-Eleven to purchase this latest must-have gadget. Fidget spinners, made from plastic or metal with a bearing in...

Trump to sign order on political limits for churches

Trump will sign the order as he marks the National Day of Prayer at the White House Thursday. He was hosting members of his evangelical advisory board at a dinner Wednesday night and planned to meet Roman Catholic leaders in the Oval Office before signing the order....

Shell reports revenues of $71.8 billion for first quarter, beating estimates

Shell has reported higher than expected revenues for the first quarter of 2017. Here are some of the highlights: Revenue: $71.8 billion versus $70.632 billion anticipated by Thomson Reuters analyst expectations. Basic EPS: 41 cents versus 37 cents expected by Thomson...

Estee Lauder up 4% as latest quarter shows how it is defying slumping mall traffic

As Wall Street worries about dying department stores and falling foot traffic in malls, Estee Lauder says its makeup business is growing steadily. The cosmetic maker, which owns brands like MAC, Origins and Clinique, reported third-quarter earnings and sales on...