The choice for SEC chair signals a more activist role after a deregulatory stretch during the Trump administration
U.S. bank's year-over-year profit jumped 42%
The bank reported earnings of almost $3 billion for the quarter
Most Americans will receive $1,400 as part of the recovery plan
This is yet another sign that the pandemic is slowing the U.S. economy
Donations halted in response to attack on U.S. Capitol
The measure aims to encourage consumers and businesses to borrow and spend
The yield on the 10-year Treasury briefly hit 1.18% earlier this week
Unemployment claims reached 965,000 last week
The government's shortfall is 61% greater than the same period a year ago