Japan's October-December growth revised upward to 1.9 pct
Japan's economy grew at an annual pace of 1.9 percent in October-December, according to revised data from the Cabinet Office that showed stronger investment than earlier reported.
China exports fall 4.6 percent in first 2 months of 2019; exports to US off 5.8 percent amid tariff battle
China exports fall 4.6 percent in first 2 months of 2019; exports to US off 5.8 percent amid tariff battle.
NY launches consumer protection effort for digital app users
New York state is launching a program aimed at informing consumers about the terms of service and privacy policies of popular internet applications and services.
Asian shares fall on doubts over US-China trade deal
U.S. stocks moved lower in morning trading, led by banks and technology companies, putting the market on track for its first losing week since January.
Rep. Brady: Spending is up too much across the board
Representative Kevin Brady (R-Texas) says Republicans and Democrats need to come together and stop unnecessary spending.
Farmers are willing to take a short-term hit on a good US-China trade deal: American Farm Bureau VP
U.S. farmers hoping a trade deal with China gets resolved quickly.
Business Highlights
___ A hot US job market is coaxing people in from the sidelines WASHINGTON (AP) — A surprisingly strong burst of job growth over the past year has led many economists to wonder: Where are all the workers coming from?
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday
Stocks fell again on Wall Street Thursday, marking the fourth straight loss for the S&P 500 and placing the benchmark index on track for its first weekly drop since January.
Markets Right Now: Wall Street sinks again, extending losses
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 11:45 a.m.
Consumer watchdog agency and its leadership under scrutiny
The government's consumer watchdog agency came under new scrutiny from the House Financial Services Committee, now controlled by Democrats who say the appointees chosen by President Donald Trump to lead the organization have undermined its mission to protect Americans.
Grassley: 'Secrecy' on high drug prices must end
Pharmacy benefit managers are really raking it in.
Despite jobs boost, manufacturing desperate for skilled workers
Overall optimism by American manufactures is being overshadowed by thousands of unfilled jobs, said NAM President Jay Timmons.
US job cut announcements surge 117% in February, study shows
Retail leads the way for planned cuts.
US productivity up modest 1.9% in 4Q
Productivity is the amount of output per hour of work.
Gender gap in business leadership could exist for another 50 years: Study
Gender parity is not a priority for the majority of the world’s companies.
Democrats eye universal basic income for US
Italy kicked off its basic income program, but could the U.S. adopt the same socialist idea?
AOC's Green New Deal is proof that environmentalists can't do math
Consider the math when looking at a few of the Green New Deal's unrealistic demands.
AOC's socialist views: The worst part? We paid for them
Indeed, stories of millennials and today’s youth having favorable views of socialism are everywhere. There is a reason why.
GM's Ohio plant shuts down production after 50 years of operation
GM announced in December that Lordstown along with three plants in the U.S. and one in Canada would close at some point this year.
AOC's Green New Deal will cost American families 'a ton': Sen. Barrasso
American families would shell out $65,000 per year, said Sen. Barrasso.














