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Top Stories : 2016May18Wednesday

Robin Wright demands equal pay for ‘House of Cards’ — but gender wage gap widens

The Fed: Selected highlights from the Fed minutes

The Fed: ‘Most’ on Fed ready to hike rates in June if economic data strong, minutes show

In One Chart: The minimum salary you need to afford the rent in these 15 cities

Earnings Outlook: What to watch for in Wal-Mart earnings

In One Chart: 5 workers who will benefit most from new overtime rules

In One Chart: These are the most aggravating drivers in America

Project Syndicate: Why the target for fighting climate change is all wrong

Fitbit says it may add payment capabilities to devices

Futures Movers: Oil futures post solid gains on drop in gasoline, distillate supplies

Real-time headlines : 2016May18Wednesday

S&P 500 slips into negative territory, down 4 points

Dow industrials slip into negative territory, down 16 points

30-year Treasury yield up 5.8 basis points to 2.646%

10-year Treasury yield up 7.9 basis points to 1.838%, highest level this month

2-year Treasury yield up 6.5 basis points to 0.888%, a nearly 2-month high

Treasury yields spike after Fed minutes

Nasdaq Composite up 25 points following earlier 40-point gain

S&P 500 up 3 points following earlier 10-point gain

Dollar strengthens against yen after Fed minutes to ¥109.86

Dollar strengthens against euro after Fed minutes to $1.1253

Market Pulse : 2016May18Wednesday

U.S. stocks fall under pressure of possible June Fed rate hike

Short-term Treasury yields spike to 2-month high after Fed minutes hint at June rate hike

Dollar rises against euro, yen after Fed minutes

Gold extends losses after settlement following FOMC minutes

6.8 magnitude earthquake strikes near Ecuador coast: USGS

NYSE trading glitch hits nearly 200 securities

MGT Capital's stock plunges in active trade, reversing earlier surge to 3 1/2-year high

Oil pares gains after EIA reports unexpected rise in U.S. crude supplies

Pound jumps after poll shows majority reject Brexit

U.S. stocks open lower as investors brace for Fed minutes

Breaking News: 2016May18Wednesday

Dow industrials slip into negative territory after Fed minutes

Most Fed officials see next rate hike coming in June, minutes show

Oil pares gains after unexpected rise in U.S. crude supplies

U.S. stocks reverse early declines and trade higher Wednesday morning

Stocks open lower as investors brace for Fed minutes

Andersons stock jumped premarket before halt, rejected HC2 bid of $37 a share

Eurozone slips into deflation as inflation rate is confirmed at -0.2% in April

Pound falls to $1.4432 after U.K. employment rate hits highest since 1971

Dow ends down 182 points, falling to 7-week low

Internet Stories: 2016May18Wednesday

Robin Wright demands equal pay for ‘House of Cards’ — but gender wage gap widens

Earnings Outlook: What to watch for in Wal-Mart earnings

Fitbit says it may add payment capabilities to devices

This bitcoin challenger is up 1,100% this year — but is it ready for prime time?

‘Miracle on Ice’ medal could auction for as much as $1.5 million

Your Digital Self: VR, the newest trend in tech, is (for now) dead on arrival

The Wall Street Journal: Alibaba’s Jack Ma to skip anticounterfeiting conference as complaints about fakes grow

‘Damn, Daniel’: Savvy marketers stay on top of online trends to capitalize on memes

TJX Cos. wants to open thousands more stores

Earnings Outlook: What to expect from Target earnings

Financial Services: 2016May18Wednesday

The Fed: ‘Most’ on Fed ready to hike rates in June if economic data strong, minutes show

Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks push higher as banks climb ahead of Fed minutes

This bitcoin challenger is up 1,100% this year — but is it ready for prime time?

‘Miracle on Ice’ medal could auction for as much as $1.5 million

The Wall Street Journal: Bank of America is a ‘bros club,’ lawsuit alleges

Metals Stocks: Gold retreats after logging best settlement since early May

Bond Report: Treasury yields hit fresh 3-week highs as investors brace for Fed minutes