Trump says US, China 'rounding the turn' in trade talks
President Donald Trump says trade talks with China are "moving along very nicely."
Tesla CEO Musk gets reprieve in contempt-of-court hearing
A federal judge will hear oral arguments Thursday about whether Tesla CEO Elon Musk should be held in contempt of court for violating an agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Trump backs off border shutdown but threatens auto tariffs
President Donald Trump is threatening to slap tariffs on cars produced in Mexico unless the country does more to stop migrants trying to enter the U.S. Trump told reporters at the White House on Thursday that if that "powerful incentive" but "less drastic measure" doesn't work, he'll go through with his standing threat to close the U.S.-Mexico border.
Snap joins online game fray, unveils advertising products
Snapchat is joining the online-games bandwagon with a new service that lets people play together on its mobile platform.
Trump choice of Herman Cain for Fed board could face hurdles
President Donald Trump is considering nominating Herman Cain, a political ally and former presidential candidate, for a seat on the Federal Reserve board, according to news reports.
Ethiopian report says faulty sensor data led to jet crash
The preliminary report of the data from the Ethiopian Airlines jet that crashed last month states that the flight crew performed all procedures from Boeing but could not control the jet.
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday
U.S. stock indexes closed mostly higher Thursday, as gains for banks, big retailers and communication services companies offset losses elsewhere in the market.
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Brent oil briefly touches $70 per barrel on tight supply
International benchmark Brent futures settled up 9 cents at $69.40.
The Latest: Trump says US, China 'rounding the turn'
The Latest on U.S.-China trade talks (all times local): 4:45 p.m. President Donald Trump says the U.S. is "rounding the turn" in trade negotiations with China.
Markets Right Now: Stocks end mostly higher on Wall Street
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
The Latest: Judge urges SEC and Tesla CEO 'tweet' settlement
The Latest on Tesla CEO Elon Musk's legal problems (all times local): 2 p.m. Elon Musk and his lawyers were appearing before a federal judge in New York who will decide whether the Tesla CEO should be held in contempt of court for violating an agreement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Streaming to subscriptions: Video games enter new frontiers
The video game industry is entering new frontiers.
US median home prices hit record high as certain buyers face bigger headwinds
While growth had been moderating, list prices surged in March.
Trump would sideline USMCA for new auto tariffs
The deal would effectively prevent the U.S. from imposing new auto tariffs on the other two nations.
Applications for US unemployment aid fall to 49-year low
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits fell to its lowest level since late 1969, a sign that employers are holding onto their workers despite signs of a slowing economy.
Larry Kudlow stresses Fed is 'independent' as Trump trolls Powell
Despite the trolling, Trump's team is not trying to meddle with the Fed, says Kudlow.
IPWhoa: What to know before joining this year's IPO parade
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Spring buyers gear up as mortgage rates hover near recent lows
Mortgage rates held steady after experiencing their biggest single-week drop in a decade.
Minimum wage on the rise, these companies are in the lead
A look at entry-level jobs that offer pay well above the federal minimum wage.

















