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___ US delay to Huawei ban gives tech sector time to adjust WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is delaying some restrictions on technology sales to Chinese powerhouse Huawei.
Speedy reactor cleanups may carry both risks and rewards
Companies specializing in nuclear demolition and radioactive waste storage are buying up aging U.S. reactors and promising to decommission them in dramatically less time than their utility owners had planned — eight years instead of 60 in some cases.
Trump tariffs a $100B tax on American consumers, former Obama economic adviser says
A former Obama economic adviser says the impact of the U.S.-China tariff battle will be passed on to U.S. consumers in a form of a $100 billion tax bill.
Tech rebound powers US stocks higher, snaps 2-day S&P slump
U.S. stocks rallied in morning trading on Wall Street Tuesday after the U.S. government temporarily eased off its proposed restrictions on technology sales to Chinese companies.
How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday
Stocks closed broadly higher on Wall Street Tuesday after the U.S. government temporarily postponed proposed restrictions on technology sales to Chinese companies.
The Latest: Michigan OKs $223M package for Fiat Chrysler
The Latest on plans by Fiat Chrysler to build a new vehicle assembly plant in Detroit (all times local): 3:10 p.m. Fiat Chrysler says construction is set to begin immediately on a new, $1.6 million assembly plant on Detroit's east side.
Markets Right Now: Tech rebound powers Wall Street gains
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
AP Explains: US sanctions on Huawei bite, but who gets hurt?
Trump administration sanctions against Huawei have begun to bite even though their dimensions remain unclear.
Retail apocalypse? US-China tariffs could cause 12,000 stores to close: UBS
President Trump has threatened to implement duties on an additional $300 billion in Chinese goods if an agreement cannot be reached.
Jamie Oliver's UK restaurant chain collapses into insolvency
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's British restaurant chain has become insolvent, putting 1,300 jobs at risk.
Interest rates should remain on hold amid trade uncertainty: Boston Fed president
The Fed is trying to strike a balance between low unemployment and low inflation.
The Latest: Huawei: US actions should worry other firms too
The Latest on U.S. restrictions on sales to Chinese technology giant Huawei (all times local): 5:35 p.m.
US home sales fell 0.4% in April amid limited supply
U.S. home sales slipped 0.4% in April, as would-be homebuyers face affordability challenges and a limited supply of starter houses.
Trump still wants to end carried interest tax benefits
But critics (both Democrats and Republicans) have slammed it as a tax loophole that allows the rich to get richer.
Kohl’s Amazon deal is single ‘biggest initiative of the year,’ CEO says
As Kohl’s shares dropped on Tuesday, the retail store’s CEO, Michelle Gass said she was betting that Amazon could help reverse the chain’s recent troubles.
US home sales dropped 0.4% in April amid affordability and inventory challenges
US home sales dropped 0.4% in April amid affordability and inventory challenges.
Global markets gain on Huawei grace period
Global stock markets were mostly higher Tuesday after anxiety over U.S. curbs on sales to Chinese tech giant Huawei dragged down Wall Street.
Economic war with China about to go to ‘another level,’ Steve Bannon says
China wasn't ready for Trump-- they're in panic, said Bannon.
Australia government says it won't break tax cut pledge
Australia's newly reelected administration says its promise to slash income taxes might be delivered late but won't be broken as the government hopes to stimulate consumer spending and revive a flagging economy.
Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street fall on Huawei anxiety
A broad slide by technology companies pushed U.S. stocks lower in morning trading on Wall Street Monday, extending losses into another week.














