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By Jillian Berman April 19, 2018, 11:24 a.m. EST

A new study suggests the fictional character influenced women to pursue STEM. Full Story

By Howard Gold Howard Gold's No-Nonsense Investing April 19, 2018, 11:20 a.m. EST

The worst may be over for stocks because the risks of a trade war or an actual war have diminished, writes Howard Gold. Full Story

By Melody Juge April 19, 2018, 11:19 a.m. EST

A youthful mind-set can make you a worse investor Full Story

By Ciara Linnane April 19, 2018, 11:19 a.m. EST

Netflix Inc. on Wednesday unveiled 10 new European projects that include seven original series, two documentaries and one Italian film. Full Story

By Jeffrey Frankel Project Syndicate April 19, 2018, 11:15 a.m. EST

China may give Donald Trump some face-saving way out from the trade war he has started, but it won’t offer any substantive concessions, writes Jeffrey Frankel. Full Story

By Lawrence G. McMillan MarketWatch Options Trader April 19, 2018, 11:12 a.m. EST

Plus: NAV and TRNC. Full Story

By Jeffry Bartash Economic Report April 19, 2018, 11:10 a.m. EST

The leading economic index rose 0.3% in March, but it was the smallest increase since last September. Full Story

Your dog died. Should you get time off to grieve? Full Story

By Greg Robb April 19, 2018, 11:04 a.m. EST

Breaking up Amazon and Google doesn’t seem like the “right answer” to increasing competition, said IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde, on Thursday. Full Story

Vivendi SA (VIV.FR) said on Thursday that its supervisory board has appointed Yannick Bollore as chairman, replacing his father Vincent Bollore. The French media conglomerate said the supervisory board's decision to appoint Yannick Bollore as its chairman had been... Full Story

(Update adds total raised in placing and issue price) Weir Group PLC (WEIR.LN) said Thursday that it will acquire U.S.-based ESCO Corp. in a $1.05 billion deal, in part funded through a 363 million pounds ($516.9 million) placing. The deal gives ESCO, a manufacturing... Full Story

A potential bidding war for drugmaker Shire PLC erupted Thursday after Japan's Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. said it made a GBP42.3 billion ($60 billion) takeover offer and U.S. rival Allergan PLC said it was considering making its own bid. Full Story

Paint maker PPG Industries Inc. said Thursday it has launched an investigation after receiving a report alleging violations of its accounting policies. PPG said it recently received a complaint through its internal reporting system regarding how the company recorded... Full Story

By Emma Court April 19, 2018, 10:58 a.m. EST

The president is expected to strongly criticize drug companies but not actually threaten their practice of setting high prices. Full Story

By Jeffry Bartash Capitol Report April 19, 2018, 10:55 a.m. EST

Boston and the greater Washington, D.C. metro might be the most likely places for Amazon to build its second headquarters If help-wanted ads are any indication. Full Story

Consumer-staples stocks sank on Thursday, putting it on track for its biggest decline in more than two months. The sector lost 2.6%, its biggest one-day percentage drop since Feb. 5. By far, the biggest decliner in the sector was Philip Morris International Inc. , which... Full Story

Shares of GrafTech International Ltd. fell 2% in their first few minutes of trading Thursday, after the company priced its initial public offering at $15, well below its $21 to $24 price range. The company makes graphite electrode products that are used the manufacture... Full Story

By Steve Goldstein Economic Report April 19, 2018, 10:44 a.m. EST

Global debt has reached a record high, and three countries account for more than half of it, according to a new International Monetary Fund report released Wednesday. Full Story

By Anneken Tappe Currencies April 19, 2018, 10:43 a.m. EST

Major currency pairs were looking for new catalysts amid improving risk conditions. Full Story

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported Thursday that domestic supplies of natural gas fell by 36 billion cubic feet for the week ended April 13. Analysts surveyed by S&P Global Platts had forecast a decrease of 25 billion cubic feet, but on average over the... Full Story

Allergan PLC shares plummeted 6% in heavy morning trade after the company confirmed it was in the "early stages" of a potential bid for Shire PLC , though no offer has been made. In doing so, Allergan will face off against Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. , which said on... Full Story

General Electric Co.'s stock surged 2.2% in morning trade Thursday to a four-week high, as investors prep for the industrial conglomerate's first-quarter earnings report. The rally puts the stock just below its 50-day moving average at $14.04, which many chart watchers... Full Story

By Victor Reklaitis Market Snapshot April 19, 2018, 10:35 a.m. EST

U.S. stock-index futures point to a slightly lower open Thursday. Equities are staying on course for a weekly gain, boosted by enthusiasm over earnings. Full Story

By Andrea Riquier Economic Report April 19, 2018, 10:32 a.m. EST

Rates for home loans marched higher as geopolitical concerns eased, prompting investors to sell bonds and buy stocks. Full Story

By Jeffry Bartash Economic Report April 19, 2018, 10:30 a.m. EST

The rate of layoffs in the U.S. fell slightly in April and clung near a 45-year low, reflecting a booming jobs market in which work is easy to find and companies are scrambling to find help. Initial jobless claims dipped 1,000 to 232,000 in the week ended April 21. Full Story

Shares of paint maker PPG Industries Inc. slid 1.7% in early trade, after the company disclosed an accounting issue that it is now probing. PPG said as it was finalizing its first-quarter earnings, it received a report from its internal system regarding possible... Full Story

The financial sector rose on Thursday, bucking the negative tone of the overall market and gaining as the top-performing sector of the day. The group rose 0.8%. Among the biggest gainers were American Express Co. , which surged 5.9% a day after reporting results that... Full Story

By Jonathan Burton BookWatch April 19, 2018, 10:14 a.m. EST

A generation wielding so-called ‘New Power’ is influencing companies and workplaces through social media. Full Story

North Korea’s fingerprints have appeared recently in some surprisingly sophisticated cyberattacks, including on central banks and cryptocurrency exchanges. Pyongyang is... Full Story

The states could have been collecting sales tax for these past 24 years, billions of dollars. Full Story

A potential bidding war for drugmaker Shire erupted after Japan’s Takeda said it made a $60 billion takeover offer and U.S. rival Allergan said it was considering making... Full Story

The research is clear: People don’t mix at mixers, and don’t feel good about trying. But there are better ways to make meaningful connections Full Story

The world’s biggest consumer-products makers are struggling to raise prices, as fierce competition keeps a lid on sales growth. Full Story

This historic town in central Mexico attracts expat retirees and tourists from around the world. Full Story

Mantle’s legacy endures as much because of, not in spite of, his personal shortcomings. Full Story

A Cinderella story about the moment when improvisational comedy took on the staid, stuffy moviemaking business Full Story

Some chefs love their tiny kitchens, and not merely for masochistic reasons. Here’s how a smaller space can make for better cooking. Full Story

Why would walking more slowly tire you out? Helen Czerski looks at the physics of putting one foot in front of the other. Full Story

An economic index that measures U.S. business trends continued to increase in March, pointing to robust economic growth throughout 2018. Full Story

Formerly part of the St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral School, where Martin Scorsese was a student, the house spans more than 8,000 square feet. Full Story

On Fisher Island, which is seven minutes from Miami Beach by ferry, the unit in Palazzo Della Luna could set a new record. Full Story

Formerly part of the St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral School complex in Manhattan, this newly renovated home is asking $23.5 million. Full Story

Blackstone Group reported first-quarter profit that beat expectations thanks to strong growth in fee-related earnings, though its results faded compared with a blockbuster... Full Story

Some U.S. steelmakers say their bottom lines are getting an early boost from tariffs the Trump administration recently implemented on imports of the metal from certain... Full Story

Paint maker PPG Industries said it has launched an investigation after receiving a report alleging violations of its accounting policies. Full Story

A school outside Pittsburgh transformed its library into an immersive learning space with a robotics area, 3D printer and indoor treehouse Full Story

A school outside Pittsburgh is reimagining classroom design to foster creative thinking. Full Story

It has taken at least four years for global ad giant Publicis to get its house in order. That provides a cautionary tale for WPP as it deals with the drama of Martin... Full Story