Global shares mixed as US, China set to resume trade talks
Asian shares were mostly lower on Thursday following a decline on Wall Street, as investors awaited a resumption of trade talks between the U.S. and China.
US economy slowed to 2.2 percent growth rate in Q4, with expectations of weaker Q1 of 2019
US economy slowed to 2.2 percent growth rate in Q4, with expectations of weaker Q1 of 2019.
US trade negotiators arrive in China for resumed talks
China says U.S. trade negotiators will arrive in Beijing late Thursday afternoon and start the new round of talks with a working dinner.
Asian shares fall after US stumble, eying China trade talk
Stock indexes veered between small gains and losses in early trading Wednesday on Wall Street as the market cooled off after posting solid gains a day earlier.
Steel producer Nucor to build $1.3B mill in rural Kentucky
Steel producer Nucor Corp. announced Wednesday it will build a $1.35 billion manufacturing mill in a rural Kentucky county, creating several hundred jobs while expanding its presence in the bluegrass state.
FAA defends its reliance on aircraft makers to certify jets
The Federal Aviation Administration is expected to undergo a major revamp of its airplane construction oversight this summer after questions were raised about how it manages inspections.
Trump seeks to end government control of mortgage companies
President Donald Trump has issued an order for the government to end its 10-year conservatorship of the mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Apple vs. Netflix: Why turf wars are flaring in big tech
Apple's latest move into streaming video illustrates an escalating trend: Tech's biggest companies, faced with limits to their growth, are encroaching on each other's turf.
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
Stocks ended broadly lower on Wall Street Wednesday as weakness in health care, technology companies and banks offset gains elsewhere in the market.
Group takes oil refinery fight to North Dakota's high court
An environmental group is taking its battle against an oil refinery being developed near Theodore Roosevelt National Park to the North Dakota Supreme Court.
Markets Right Now: Health care, tech lead US stocks lower
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Senate approves former Goldman Sachs exec for state post
State lawmakers on Wednesday confirmed a former Goldman Sachs executive as the state's new economic development chief, despite initial questions about his role in the national economic meltdown of 2007-08.
Yield curve inversion: Are recession fears valid?
The spread between the 3-month and 10-year treasury note yields inverted on Friday.
Warren targets America's family farmers with plan to bust up big agribusiness
The announcement comes as the Massachusetts senator is headed to Iowa.
EU aims to put speed limit technology on cars
European Union officials have struck a provisional political deal to require new safety features on autos that would include technology to keep cars within legal speed limits.
Trump team and China seek elusive deal as latest talks near
The Trump administration and Chinese officials are about to hold their eighth round of trade talks in Beijing with several tough issues unresolved, including a timetable for lifting tariffs and a way to enforce any agreement.
Unpleasant surprises: Buying a company can bring challenges
When Matt Barber and Joel Doub bought a fishing rod manufacturer two years ago, the plan was for previous owner Tom Morgan to stay with the business for five years to mentor them.
Startups, tech companies want to pay to train you
Today, there are more opportunities than ever in exciting, cutting-edge areas such as IT, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics.
World stocks turn lower with global growth, Brexit in focus
Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday after U.S. stocks finished broadly higher on Wall Street, erasing modest losses from a day earlier.
US trade deficit narrows nearly 15 percent to $51.1 billion in January
US trade deficit narrows nearly 15 percent to $51.1 billion in January.














