BP reports $5 billion quarterly profit on strong oil, gas trading

BP reports $5 billion quarterly profit on strong oil, gas trading

BP’s profits have rebounded from last year's losses, and this quarter's earnings have exceeded analysts' expectations. Oil companies have been reporting higher earnings after Russia invaded Ukraine.

BP’s profits have rebounded from last year's losses, and this quarter's earnings have exceeded analysts' expectations. Oil companies have been reporting higher earnings after Russia invaded Ukraine.

Bank deposits fell by more than $76 billion

Bank deposits fell by more than $76 billion

Bank deposits fell by $76.2 billion in April, following the highly publicized closures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and other tech-focused financial institutions. Moreover, high interest rates continue to put pressure on both banks and consumers.

Bank deposits fell by $76.2 billion in April, following the highly publicized closures of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and other tech-focused financial institutions. Moreover, high interest rates continue to put pressure on both banks and consumers.

First Republic Bank seized by regulators, sold to JPMorgan Chase

First Republic Bank seized by regulators, sold to JPMorgan Chase

San Francisco-based First Republic is the third midsize bank to fail in two months and is the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. history.

San Francisco-based First Republic is the third midsize bank to fail in two months and is the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. history.

Former Apple employee ordered to serve jail time, pay restitution for fleecing the company

Former Apple employee ordered to serve jail time, pay restitution for fleecing the company

Dhirendra Prasad’s sentencing for two charges — conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the U.S. — stemmed from an alleged plot that lost Apple over $17 million.

Dhirendra Prasad’s sentencing for two charges — conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud and conspiracy to defraud the U.S. — stemmed from an alleged plot that lost Apple over $17 million.

First Republic Bank shares nosedive amid uncertainty about rescue deal

First Republic Bank shares nosedive amid uncertainty about rescue deal

Shares of First Republic Bank remain in a death spiral amid reports of uncertainty about whether the lender could see a rescue deal.

Shares of First Republic Bank remain in a death spiral amid reports of uncertainty about whether the lender could see a rescue deal.

Gas prices dip, offering consumers some relief at the pump: AAA

Gas prices dip, offering consumers some relief at the pump: AAA

The national average cost for a gallon of gas dropped by five cents from last week to $3.68, reflecting a dip in oil prices, AAA said.

The national average cost for a gallon of gas dropped by five cents from last week to $3.68, reflecting a dip in oil prices, AAA said.

Silicon Valley Bank failure: Fed partly blames itself for collapse

Silicon Valley Bank failure: Fed partly blames itself for collapse

Silicon Valley Bank failed due to a combination of extremely poor bank management, weakened regulations and lax government supervision, the Federal Reserve said Friday, in a highly-anticipated review of how the central bank failed to properly supervise the bank before it collapsed early last month.

Silicon Valley Bank failed due to a combination of extremely poor bank management, weakened regulations and lax government supervision, the Federal Reserve said Friday, in a highly-anticipated review of how the central bank failed to properly supervise the bank before it collapsed early last month.

The Science of Stealing: Researchers study shoplifting at UF's 'Safer Places Lab'

The Science of Stealing: Researchers study shoplifting at UF's 'Safer Places Lab'

The need to cut back on retail theft is a worldwide issue. One in four Americans work in retail, and crime aimed at those stores is on the rise. Organized retail crime is up 26%, the latest studies show.

The need to cut back on retail theft is a worldwide issue. One in four Americans work in retail, and crime aimed at those stores is on the rise. Organized retail crime is up 26%, the latest studies show.

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates again in May: Economists

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates again in May: Economists

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points again in May, according to a poll of economists. This is what you need to know.

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points again in May, according to a poll of economists. This is what you need to know.

Engagement ring sales fall sharply – blame COVID, jewelry giant says

Engagement ring sales fall sharply – blame COVID, jewelry giant says

Pandemic lockdowns ended many early relationships and led to a dramatic decline in dating overall, resulting in “the engagement gap that we’re still seeing today," industry executives said.

Pandemic lockdowns ended many early relationships and led to a dramatic decline in dating overall, resulting in “the engagement gap that we’re still seeing today," industry executives said.

Knowing how insurance rates are calculated could save drivers money: survey

Knowing how insurance rates are calculated could save drivers money: survey

Roughly 80% of American drivers surveyed can't identify the factors used to determine car insurance rate, a survey by the Zebra said. This knowledge gap could be costing them on their auto insurance premiums.

Roughly 80% of American drivers surveyed can't identify the factors used to determine car insurance rate, a survey by the Zebra said. This knowledge gap could be costing them on their auto insurance premiums.