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___ Mounting tensions with Iran, China leave oil prices in flux NEW YORK (AP) — A rare mix of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and China is tugging oil prices in opposite directions and creating uncertainty over where they might land.
Trump lifts tariffs on Mexico, Canada, delays auto tariffs
President Donald Trump is delaying any decision to impose auto tariffs on car and auto part imports, deciding against ratcheting up trade disputes or impacting talks with European nations and Japan.
CEO pay gap at the center of capitalism vs. socialism debate
While wages are soaring across the country, a major pay gap between corporate executives and employees still exists.
Wobbly week for US stocks; 2nd weekly drop for S&P 500
Stocks flopped on Friday, and investors herded into the safety of bonds after the market's reading of the U.S.-China trade war flipped back to worry.
Mounting tensions with Iran, China leave oil prices in flux
A rare mix of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and China is tugging oil prices in opposite directions and creating uncertainty over where they might land.
Markets Right Now: Stocks closing lower Friday
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
San Diego offering courses with no upfront costs, as a student loan alternative
Applicants won’t be required to begin paying until after they land a job.
These are the major US cities retirees are fleeing
Six of the top 10 most popular destinations for seniors were in Florida.
Trump announces deal with Canada, Mexico to scrap 'major' tariffs; urges Congress to approve 3-nation trade agreement
Trump announces deal with Canada, Mexico to scrap 'major' tariffs; urges Congress to approve 3-nation trade agreement.
Fiat Chrysler recall: vans can stall, lose power steering
Fiat Chrysler is recalling over 208,000 minivans in North America because they could lose power-assisted steering or engines can stall.
US, Canada, Mexico lift steel, aluminum tariffs pressuring China
The US and Canada strike a trade deal.
AP Sources: US agrees to remove steel, aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico, key roadblock to new trade deal
AP Sources: US agrees to remove steel, aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico, key roadblock to new trade deal.
Trade war, heavy rains weigh on Deere & Co.
Deere & Co. (DE) on Friday reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $1.13 billion.
Test of 'cannabis cafes' gets state OK, but obstacles remain
Massachusetts marijuana regulators have approved of a plan to slowly roll out "cannabis cafes" where adults could use pot in a social setting.
Capitalism, the freedom to dream big and climb high
Unlike in socialist countries, where the ‘dream’ is a collective venture you’re expected to embrace and follow without question, Americans are free to chart their own course and experience true independence.
Socialism isn't the answer, but capitalism must be fixed
How we can save capitalism from itself.
Trump administration delays auto tariff decision by 180 days
Trump is giving European, Japanese automakers a break...for now.
Highest paying entry-level jobs in the US are mostly in tech, report says
These are the highest paying entry-level jobs in the U.S., according to research from Glassdoor.
The real reason socialism is doomed to fail
Socialism is doomed to fail not just because it suppresses incentives, destroys productivity and strips the economy of competitiveness. There is a bigger reason.
World shares fall as Huawei sanctions stir trade fears
Asian stocks were mixed on Friday amid worries that U.S. economic sanctions on Huawei may cast a pall on trade negotiations with China.














