AOC, Sanders, Warren should think bigger (and wider) on taxing the wealthy
As a wealthy American, I’m not fighting the wave of resistance coming out of the left. I say bring it on. Tax the rich.
Liberia police charge son of ex-leader in banknote scandal
Liberian police have formally charged the 61-year-old son of the country's former president, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, in connection with an investigation into the unlawful overprinting of local currency worth millions of U.S. dollars.
Fraudsters stole more than $1B from Americans in 2018
Reported losses were up 38 percent when compared with the year prior.
Businesses upbeat about own prospects, wary about economy
Small and mid-size business owners are upbeat about their companies, but also a little wary about the economy.
US economy won't enter recession in 2019: Mohamed El-Erian
Bolstered by a strong labor market and business investment, entering a recession would be 'difficult,' said El-Erian.
US construction spending unexpectedly falls in December
Construction spending increased 1.6 percent on a year-on-year basis in December.
A recession is coming, but don't flee markets yet
Here is where we are today compared to the last two recessions.
Bank of Cyprus chief executive to depart in September
The chief executive of Cyprus' largest bank says he will quit his position in September after nearly six years to take up a "commercial opportunity" in the U.K. John Patrick Hourican, the CEO of Bank of Cyprus, said Monday that he leaves the bank in "its strongest capital position in living memory.
Greece plans first 10-year bond issue in 9 years
Greece says it is planning a benchmark 10-year bond issue, in its second market test since the country officially exited its international bailouts in August.
UK auto industry under siege as Brexit pressure escalates
Gregory McDonald strides across the spotless factory floor at his company, Goodfish, glowing with pride.
Indonesia and Australia sign pact eliminating many tariffs
Indonesia and Australia were to sign a free trade agreement Monday that will eliminate many tariffs, allow Australian-owned hospitals to be set up in the giant Southeast Asian country and increase work visas for young Indonesians.
Autoworker upheaval: Families split, children left behind
General Motors says nearly all of its blue-collar workers in the U.S. whose jobs are facing elimination in a companywide restructuring have work waiting for them at GM's remaining factories.
Elon Musk says next vehicle to be unveiled later this month
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced on Twitter that the company's next vehicle will be unveiled March 14.
UK trade official sees hope in Brexit hard-liners' proposals
Britain's international trade secretary is welcoming proposals drawn up by hard-line Brexit supporters that outline what it will take for them to support Prime Minister Theresa May's deal with the European Union.
Enbridge delays Line 3 pipeline opening in Minnesota by year
Enbridge Energy is delaying the startup of its Line 3 replacement crude oil pipeline through northern Minnesota by a year.
Electrics, compacts and SUVs share stage at Geneva auto show
Carmakers are hoping to give consumers a glimpse of the future at this year's Geneva auto show as they roll out new electric cars and try to re-energize an industry facing serious challenges on several fronts.
China considers legal changes on technology to placate US
In an unusual step, China's ceremonial legislature is due to endorse a law meant to help end a bruising tariff war with Washington by discouraging officials from pressuring foreign companies to hand over technology.
Trump, in CPAC speech, says Fed interest rate hikes hurt the economy
"America is now booming like never before," Trump said.
Atlanta pushing back against airport state takeover plan
Atlanta city officials are pushing back against a proposal in the Georgia Senate for a state takeover of Atlanta's airport, one of the busiest in the world.
US ambassador to UK slams critics of American agriculture
The U.S. ambassador to Britain has attacked what he described as a "smear" campaign against American agriculture by interests with a protectionist agenda.














