Acting IRS Head Steven Miller to Resign, Says Obama by Eamon Murphy May 15th 2013 6:35PM Speaking on the controversy over the Internal Revenue Service's treatment of conservative political groups, President Obama said acting IRS commissioner Steven Miller was out.
Today's Billion-Dollar Start-Ups Should Be Thanking the Fed by CNBC May 15th 2013 12:00PM The list of start-ups valued at over $1 billion just keeps getting longer, and not just due to the potential of their cool tech. They're also getting a big boost from the Fed.
Lower Deficit Predictions May Hamper U.S. Budget Deal by The Associated Press May 15th 2013 6:17AM The recovering economy is producing greater tax revenues, but an improving deficit picture also reflects the accumulating effects of prior rounds of spending cuts.
Spy Finances: What's the Going Rate for Espionage in Russia? by Eamon Murphy May 14th 2013 5:20PM Russia's FSB has accused a U.S. diplomat of being a CIA agent trying to recruit more spies for Uncle Sam. If their evidence is legit, double agent is a very high paying gig.
Feds Investigating Chrysler Models for Engine Stalling by The Associated Press May 14th 2013 1:25PM U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that the engines can stall without warning in three Chrysler and Dodge brand cars.
Bloomberg Probed Over Reporters' Access to Client Data by Reuters May 13th 2013 8:16AM Bloomberg customers were examining whether there could have been leaks of confidential information, even as the media company restricted its reporters' access to client data.
Fed to Wind Down Stimulus Program, but When? by DailyFinance Staff May 13th 2013 12:20AM The Fed's bond-buying program has been one of the main drivers of the market rally over the past nine months. Now the central bank has reportedly decided on its next move.
Treasury Reports Rare $113B Surplus in April by The Associated Press May 10th 2013 2:38PM The U.S. Treasury said Friday that it took in a rare surplus of $113 billion in April, the largest in five years.