Commerce Department won't publish data during shutdown: Report
President Trump said he was prepared to wait as long as it takes to get $5 billion from taxpayers for his U.S.-Mexico border wall.
Asian stocks post gains following Wall Street's rebound
U.S. stocks moved broadly higher in early trading Wednesday, recovering some of their losses from a steep drop ahead of the Christmas holiday that left the benchmark S&P 500 index on the edge of what Wall Street calls a bear market.
Forest Service taking comments on Idaho open-pit mine plan
The U.S. Forest Service is taking comments and holding a public meeting on proposed exploratory drilling for an open-pit molybdenum mine being considered in Boise National Forest in Idaho.
'Hi, my name is ___, and I'm addicted to tech'
We like to say we're addicted to our phones or an app or some new show on a streaming video service.
Business Highlights
Wall Street notches best day in 10 years in holiday rebound Wall Street notched its best day in 10 years as stocks rallied back Wednesday, giving some post-Christmas hope to a market that has otherwise been battered this December.
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
Stocks surged on Wall Street Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average vaulting more than 1,000 points, its biggest one-day point-gain ever.
Dow closes up than 1,000 points in best day for Wall Street in 10 years as stocks rally back from Christmas Eve beating
Dow closes up than 1,000 points in best day for Wall Street in 10 years as stocks rally back from Christmas Eve beating.
Markets Right Now: Stocks surge on Wall Street
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
No more paperwork: Estonia edges toward digital government
There are still a few things that you can't do electronically in Estonia: Marry, divorce or transfer property — and that's only because the government has decided it was important to turn up in person for some big life events.
After four-day rout in US markets, stocks jump as much as 3 percent; still mostly down for the week
After four-day rout in US markets, stocks jump as much as 3 percent; still mostly down for the week.
Trump 'very happy' with Treasury Secretary Mnuchin, White House adviser says
Hassett’s comments come in the wake of reports that the president is frustrated with Mnuchin.
In volatile market, companies can plan for possible slowdown
As the Dow Jones Industrial Average seesaws and mostly drops by hundreds of points a day, Kathy Barnes sees the impact of the volatility on homebuilders and general contractors in the St. Louis area.
In volatile market, companies can plan for possible slowdown
The stock market's volatility this year has some small business owners deciding to run their businesses more cautiously.
Koreas break ground on railways but sanctions block project
South Korean officials have traveled to North Korea by train to attend a groundbreaking ceremony for an aspirational project to modernize North Korean railways and roads and connect them with the South.
'Tech addicts' seek solace in 12 steps and rehab
We like to say we're addicted to our phones or an app or some new show on a streaming video service.
US home price growth slowed in October
Home prices have dropped as would-be buyers are struggling to afford homes.
What 2019 may hold for your finances
It's tough to know what each new year may hold.
Protests in Tunisia after journalist sets himself on fire
The death of a Tunisian journalist who set himself on fire to protest economic problems in the North African nation has prompted a protest that led to clashes with police and nationwide concern.
Iran submits first budget since US sanctions were restored
Iran's president has submitted next year's budget to parliament, the first after the United States renewed sanctions targeting the oil industry.
Japan stocks plunge, other Asia markets fall after US losses
Japanese stocks plunged Tuesday and other Asian markets declined following heavy Wall Street losses triggered by President Donald Trump's attack on the U.S. central bank.












