Marco Rubio backs proposal to limit stock buybacks, a frequent target of Dems
The plan backed by Rubio encourages domestic investment by making full and immediate expnsing permanent "as a way to discourage companies from pursuing share repurchases."
US job openings jump to record high of 7.3 million
U.S. employers posted the most open jobs in December in the nearly two decades that records have been kept, evidence that the job market is strong despite several challenges facing the economy.
A political 'bomb' over drug prices could threaten NAFTA 2.0
The clash over free trade in North America has long been fought over familiar issues: Low-paid Mexican workers.
Tariffs take toll on whiskey exports in last half of 2018
Retaliatory tariffs caused a sharp downturn in American whiskey exports in the last half of 2018 as distillers started feeling the pain from global trade disputes, an industry trade group said Tuesday.
Cambodia blasts EU move to consider lifting trade privileges
Cambodia has issued a strong response to the European Union's announcement that it is beginning the process to withdraw preferential duty-free and quota-free status for imports from Cambodia.
Danes test out ski slope on top of incineration plant
An artificial ski slope on an incineration plant that doesn't emit toxins is being tested by skiers and snowboarders 85 meters (279 feet) above the otherwise flat Copenhagen.
Bill Gates suggests Ocasio-Cortez's tax plan a 'misfocus'
The billionaire businessman does believe there are other ways to make the tax code more progressive without “threatening income generation.”
Germany, US seek to set aside spat over natural gas supplies
Germany's economy minister says he's confident the country will soon have two terminals capable of receiving imports of U.S. liquefied natural gas, something Washington has been pressing for in its bid to increase exports to Europe.
UK PM May: We can reach Brexit deal parliament can support
"The talks are at a crucial stage and we now all need to hold our nerve to get the changes this House requires and deliver Brexit on time," she said.
Coffee prices seen rising nearly 25% by year-end
Tightening global supplies in the coming season are expected to lift arabica prices to $1.25 per pound by the end of 2019.
OPEC cuts 2019 oil demand forecast on global slowdown
OPEC, Russia and other non-OPEC producers, an alliance known as OPEC+, agreed in December to reduce supply by 1.2 million bpd from Jan. 1.
US House Financial Services panel postpones sanctions hearing
The decision announced late Monday night helped nudge up the Russian ruble.
Global stocks rise as US averts government shutdown
Asian stocks rose Tuesday following a listless day on Wall Street as investors looked ahead to U.S.-Chinese trade talks.
Jeff Bezos could pull Amazon HQ2 from NYC: What’s at stake
The potential loss to the community and the state isn't small.
Why socialism would be especially destructive in America
America is a culture forged by an ethic, not a common background. Immigrants from all over the world came here to seek opportunity, not government benefits.
Asian stocks rise after listless Wall Street day
U.S. stocks were mostly higher in early trading Monday as Wall Street nears the end of a relatively strong earnings season and looks ahead to key trade talks between the U.S. and China.
Utah reduces voter-backed Medicaid expansion in rare move
Utah passed sweeping changes to a voter-approved Medicaid expansion Monday, cutting the number of people covered nearly in half and adding work requirements that the Trump administration is expected to approve.
US Steel cites Trump in resuming construction project
U.S. Steel Corp. says it's restarting construction on an idled manufacturing facility in Alabama, and it's giving some of the credit to President Donald Trump's trade policies.
What the FDA's actions mean for dietary supplements
The Food and Drug Administration announced plans Monday to step up its policing of dietary supplements, which it said has mushroomed into a $40 billion industry with more than 50,000 products.
Americans divided over economic prospects?
There is a divide on how U.S. consumers are feeling these days.

















