No refuge for investors: Even "safe" funds fell in 2018
The past year felt dismal for investors.
US stocks set for another big fall after Apple's warning
Asian markets were mixed on Thursday after tumbling more than 1 percent on the first trading day of 2019.
Asia shares mixed, Shanghai gains after Apple sales warning
Global stocks are falling to start 2019 after more shaky economic news from China.
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___ The stock market starts off 2019 with more turbulence NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks finish the first trading day of 2019 with small gains as a roller-coaster ride continues for the market.
US average for gasoline seen peaking at $3 a gallon in May
A price-tracking service says the national average for gasoline will surge to about $3 a gallon by May before easing the rest of 2019.
Startups reinvent the sheet-buying experience
A new year calls for sparkly new sheets.
Gold hits multi-month high as falling equities cement growth fears
Economic and geopolitical concerns mean it is only a matter of time before gold shoots up, said Kunal Shah.
Stocks start 2019 on back foot after weak Chinese data
Asian stock markets tumbled Wednesday as 2019 trading began with news of weaker Chinese manufacturing.
Oil rises 3%, but demand concerns still weigh
Oil prices ended 2018 lower for the first time since 2015.
Asian stocks skid after weak China factory readings
Asian stock markets tumbled Wednesday as 2019 trading began, after surveys showed Chinese manufacturing weakening.
Plunge in oil prices threatens Iraq's postwar recovery
The latest plunge in oil prices has dealt a heavy blow to Iraq's stagnating economy, threatening the new government's ability to rebuild after the war with the Islamic State group and provide basic services to areas roiled by recent protests.
US stocks end dismal, volatile year on a bright note
U.S. stocks climbed in early trading Monday as hopes grew for progress in resolving trade frictions between the U.S. and China.
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US stocks end dismal, volatile year on a bright note NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street closed out a dismal, turbulent year for stocks on a bright note Monday, but still finished 2018 with the worst showing in a decade.
States selling gas below $2 amid holiday travel season
Prices fell below $2 in nearly 20 percent of U.S. states.
World stocks rise on last day of turbulent year
Shares were mixed Monday in subdued New Year's Eve trading.
Gold set for first annual decline in three years
Higher interest rates make gold less attractive since it does not pay interest and costs to store and insure.
Asian markets mostly higher in quiet New Year's Eve trading
Shares were mostly higher Monday in subdued New Year's Eve trading.
Wall Street faces annual losses despite solid gains for week
U.S. stocks veered lower Friday morning, giving back early gains as the market continued to be gripped by volatile trading.
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Global stocks gain after Wall Street rally, Japan falls
Most Asian stock markets gained Friday while Japan edged down following Wall Street's rally at the end of a turbulent week.