The outgoing FCC chairman doesn’t think his legacy will be easily overturn.

In a counterfactual world where Hillary Clinton wins the election, the Federal Communications Commission goes after AT&T for “zero-rating” DirecTV Now. What’s more, the agency uses the fact that Time Warner has licenses for the operation of satellites to force AT&T to submit its proposed $85 billion merger, and then, leans on the telecom giant to accept as a condition for approval, that it will no longer exempt the consumption of its owned content from consumers’ data caps.

U.S. House Takes First Step Toward Obamacare Repeal

The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved a measure making the first move toward scrapping Obamacare, joining the Senate in instructing key committees to write legislation repealing the health insurance law. Eliminating Obamacare is a top priority of the Republican-majority Congress as well as President-elect Donald Trump, who has urged lawmakers to act quickly.

The Pros and Cons of Using a Self-Directed IRA

Dan asks about the complexities of investing in a business via the tax-advantaged vehicle of a self-directed IRA. The rules are not simple, the expenses are higher than a normal IRA, and it can be hard to take your profits, but that said, there are some very good reasons to consider it.

Pandora Pops On Good News and Bad News

The company announced yesterday evening that it expects to exceed its own guidance for the fourth quarter thanks to better-than-expected advertising performance and a solid reception to its new Pandora Plus streaming service. The company now has over 4.3 million total paid subscribers, according to the release.

Instant Analysis: HCP Names a New CEO

He is a familiar presence in HCP’s C-suite. He joined the company last June as its Chief Financial Officer, having previously served in the same position at residential REIT, United Dominion Realty Trust , from early 2013 until then.

Broadcasters Seek $10 Billion for 84 MHZ

Broadcasters asked $10 billion for 84 MHz in the fourth stage of the TV spectrum incentive reverse auction, which concluded as scheduled on Friday, Jan. 13. The 84 MHz clearing target will yield 70 MHz of spectrum for wireless bidders in the fourth-stage forward auction, with the remaining 14 MHz dedicated to interference buffer zones, or “guard bands.” The fourth-stage forward auction is tentatively scheduled to begin Wednesday, Jan. 18. The Federal Communications Commission previously said it would confirm this date on Tuesday, Jan. 17-the day after the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day federal holiday -but that “forward auction bidders should be prepared for bidding to begin that day.”

Wheeler: Keep net neutrality rules

Outgoing Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler fired shots at anyone looking to repeal net neutrality measures during his farewell speech on Friday. Speaking at the Aspen Institute, Wheeler said that repealing the open internet or net neutrality policies would be a mistake.

Will Southern Company Raise Its Dividend in 2017?

The key player in the Southeastern U.S. utility market has made it a priority not just to have an impressive dividend yield but also to give shareholders regular increases to the company’s quarterly payout over time. With a streak that goes back nearly to the turn of the millennium, investors want to know whether Southern will be able to keep pushing its dividend payments higher this year.

Why Portola Pharmaceuticals Crashed 56.4% In 2016

After releasing disappointing phase 3 data early last year and receiving a FDA rejection in August, shares of Portola Pharmaceuticals Portola Pharmaceuticals’ most advanced drugs in development are the factor Xa anticoagulant betrixaban and the factor Xa reversal agent AndexXa. In March, management reported betrixaban phase 3 trial data that left investors questioning the drug’s future.

The Most Important Part of Bank of America’s Earnings Report

There are plenty of reasons for investors to be happy with the bank’s performance — for example, the charge-off ratio sank to a historic low, expenses are down, and although they’re not quite where they need to be, the bank’s return on equity and return on assets are starting to look more respectable. However, there’s one piece of information from the bank’s earnings report you should pay close attention to.

Is Biogen’s Stock Ready to Heat Up After a Forgettable 2016?

The underlying reason for this dip is the biotech’s inability to shake off the political turmoil surrounding specialty-drug prices last year. And that’s not exactly surprising, given that Biogen’s flagship multiple sclerosis drug Tecfidera relied heavily on price increases to drive sales growth in the U.S. in 2016.

The Impressive Dividend History of Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Dividend investors rely on the income that their investments produce, and many have turned to the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF as an easy way to invest in a diversified portfolio of high-yielding dividend stocks. Over the course of time, the Vanguard ETF has managed not only to deliver on its promise of paying healthy levels of dividend income, but also to increase its dividends over time.

Good News May Lie Ahead for a Big Em Etf

Emerging markets exchange traded funds are looking to notch another round solid performances this year, extending some of the bullishness established in 2016. However, there are multiple factors that will impact the performances of ETFs such as the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF and other diversified emerging markets funds.

The Best Uranium Stock of 2016

It wasn’t a good year for uranium in 2016. Investors had to suffer through continued commodity price weakness even though the long-term backdrop for uranium and nuclear power remained relatively strong.

Bank Earnings Boost S&P and Nasdaq, Retailers Weigh on Dow

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were higher in late morning trading on Friday as strong earnings from large U.S. lenders bode well for the rest of the earnings season. The Dow’s gains were comparatively lesser, held back by a drop in consumer stocks after a report showed U.S. retail sales and core retail sales increased less than expected in December.

10 Movies Poised to Dominate the Box Office in 2017

With a slew of high-profile franchise releases on deck, Disney also have films releasing that are likely to wind up on the year’s list of 10 highest-grossing films. 10 stocks we like better than Walt Disney When investing geniuses David and Tom Gardner have a stock tip, it can pay to listen.

Chicagoa s Rise in Violence Hurting Citya s Small Businesses

Chicago police officer investigate a crime scene of a gunshot victim in Chicago, Illinois, United States, July 5, 2015. Extra police patrols and long shifts were not enough to prevent nine deaths and about 50 injuries from gun violence in Chicago … over the Fourth of July weekend, when homicides jump almost every year.

The definitive guide to what experts know about the effects of marijuana use

Cannabis plants grow in the greenhouse at Vireo Health’s medical marijuana cultivation facility, August 19, 2016 in Johnstown, New York. As eight states plus the District of Columbia have moved to fully legalize recreational marijuana, debates on the merits of legalization have focused on the effects of marijuana use on individuals and society: is marijuana bad for your lungs, or for your brain? Does it have therapeutic applications? Is it safer than alcohol or tobacco? Marijuana is one of the most studied substances in scientific literature, but the answers are scattered across tens of thousands of scientific papers.

Competition heats up in race for electric vehicle

Automakers are shifting away from hybrid vehicles and pouring resources into electric vehicles in the race to develop the next generation of environmentally friendly automobiles. The shift is being pushed by stronger emissions rules in Europe, the United States and China, as well as lower manufacturing costs for electric vehicles.

Wells Fargo profit falls after fraudulent account scandal

Wells Fargo said Friday its profit fell 5 percent in the first full quarter after regulators said that bank employees opened millions of customer accounts fraudulently to meet sales goals. The scandal has kept new customers away, with the bank reporting that new account openings plummeted last month.

Fiat Chrysler shares up as investors play down EPA impact

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles shares rose on Friday as investors played down the potential impact of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency accusing the company of concealing diesel emissions. Fiat’s Milan-listed rose more than 7 percent in early trade and stood 3.53 percent higher at 9.09 euros at 1101 GMT .

Career Coach: What we can learn from the NFL

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy, right, talks to quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the second half of an NFC wild-card NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, in Green Bay, Wis. It’s winter and a time many have been gearing up for for months: The NFL football playoffs in the lead up to the Super Bowl.

No single factor behind sterling flash crash, BIS says

October’s flash crash in sterling was caused by several factors – including the time of day – according to a report by the international banking body, the Bank for International Settlements. In the early hours of 7 October, the pound fell by about 9% against the dollar – an abnormally large swing in two such widely traded currencies – before then largely recovering.

Renault Shares Slide as France Opens Probe Into Diesel Emissions

Paris prosecutors opened a preliminary probe into emissions by Renault SA vehicles weeks after fraud watchdogs said their research found enough material to require further investigation, sending the automaker’s shares sliding. The investigation into unidentified people was opened on Thursday and will look into suspected fraud which could have made the cars a safety hazard, a spokeswoman for the prosecutors office said by telephone.