Senior US official claims Russia knew of Syrian chemical attack in advance

A senior U.S. official says the United States has concluded that Russia knew in advance of Syria’s chemical weapons attack last week. The official says a Russian-operated drone flew over a hospital in Syria as victims of the attack were rushing to get treatment....

Treasurer says he’s moving $1 billion to passive investments

Pennsylvania’s elected treasurer announced Monday that about $1 billion in state funds that have been managed by outside firms will instead be overseen internally in a change designed to save millions in annual fees. Joe Torsella said the new policy altering how...

Rent-A-Center shares surge following better-than-expected profit outlook, new strategic plan

Rent-to-own business Rent-A-Center announced a better-than-expected profit forecast and a new strategic growth plan Monday that has Wall Street excited. The company said in a release it aims to drive growth, improve profitability and deliver enhanced stockholder value...