Semiconductor-related stocks surged Thursday, and leading the pack were stocks of the companies that make the equipment used to make chips.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. voted 3 to 2 on Thursday to recommend increased capital requirements and other changes for banks as U.S. regulators react to the regional-bank crisis from earlier this year and implement the international Basel III banking rules created in the wake of the Global Financial Crisis in 2008.

U.S. regulators reacted to the regional-bank crisis from earlier this year, implementing the international Basel III banking rules created after the 2008 crisis.

Crocs Inc.’s stock tumbled 15% Thursday as investors overlooked strong earnings to focus on HeyDude.

Crocs Inc.’s stock tumbled 15% Thursday as investors overlooked strong earnings to focus on HeyDude.

Mortgage rates inched up this week as the U.S. consumer remains confident about the economy.

Money and tradition are among the obstacles to college-admissions reform, former Amherst College president said.

Royal Caribbean’s stock soared to a more than 3-year high after the cruise operator beat second-quarter earnings views and boosted its full-year outlook.

Harley-Davidson’s stock rallied Thursday, as a strong margin performance helped overshadow an earnings miss and lowered full-year outlook.

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