Dimon defends big business as Dems rail against growing corporate power
The JPMorgan Chase CEO says no country would be better off without its large, successful companies.
Fmr. McDonald's USA CEO: Ocasio-Cortez 'making a statement' on values
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is sending a message about “the value of workers and the value of products and I don’t disagree,” said Ed Rensi.
Jamie Dimon says socialism causes 'stagnation, corruption and often worse'
In the missive, the Chase CEO touched on everything from the student loan debt crisis to infrastructure investment and health care.
Jobless claims drop to lowest level since 1969
Thursday’s report showed the number of claims workers made for longer than a week decreased by 38,000 to 1,717,000 in the week ended March 23.
India's central bank cuts lending rate to 6%
India's central bank has lowered its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 6% to strengthen domestic growth ahead of a national election next week.
These are the best states for job seekers
Some areas of the country have seen impressive employment growth rates.
March jobs report: What to expect on Friday
Wall Street will be closely watching Friday's report for signs of a potential economic downturn.
German economy forecast to slow sharply
German factory orders dropped sharply in February, erasing hopes of an industrial rebound in Europe's largest economy as concerns over Brexit and international trade conflicts grow.
Asian shares waver following lackluster Wall St session
U.S. stocks moved broadly higher on Wall Street in early trading Wednesday, led by technology companies and banks.
US-China trade talks’ level of secrecy has been impressive: Hudson Institute’s Michael Pillsbury
Hudson Institute's Michael Pillsbury says at some point, U.S. and China trade negotiations must come to conclusion.
Federal agency to investigate Texas chemical fire
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board announced Wednesday that it will investigate a fire at a Houston area chemical plant as the facility's operator identified the worker killed in the blaze.
The Latest: UK lawmakers vote to avert 'no-deal' Brexit
The Latest on Britain's departure from the European Union (all times local): 9:05 a.m.
Trump signs memorandum to stem counterfeit goods trafficking
President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum on Wednesday to rein in what the administration calls the "Wild West" of online trafficking in counterfeit goods.
Face recognition researcher fights Amazon over biased AI
Facial recognition technology was already seeping into everyday life — from your photos on Facebook to police scans of mugshots — when Joy Buolamwini noticed a serious glitch: Some of the software couldn't detect dark-skinned faces like hers.
US services companies grew at a slower pace in March
U.S. service companies grew at a slower pace in March, as business activity and new orders slipped from strong levels in February.
Correction: Lyft Shares story
Shares of Lyft are tumbling in its first full day of trading as a public company.
Is that soy in your Whopper? Plant-based meat sales rising
From soy-based sliders to ground lentil sausages, plant-based meat substitutes are surging in popularity.
Markets Right Now: US indexes hold on to moderate gains
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Small businesses add a weak 6,000 jobs in March, ADP says
Small business hiring weakened further in March, a sign that owners are becoming more anxious about forecasts for a slower economy.
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___ Trump team and China resume uphill effort to end trade rift WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is resuming negotiations with China toward ending a trade war that has deepened uncertainty for businesses and investors and dimmed the outlook for the global economy.

















