GM electric vehicle tax credit phase-out to begin this year: Report
The federal tax credit could be halved to $3,750 by April.
Expect 2019 to be quiet in Congress _ for small business
Small business issues often win bipartisan support on Capitol Hill, but given the divisions in the incoming 116th Congress, advocates for companies have low expectations.
3 things small business owners should know for 2019
Now that the new year is here, small business owners may find themselves trying to understand changes brought about by federal and state laws.
US populations growing faster in lower-tax states
Across the nation as a whole, the U.S. population grew by 0.6 percent.
Why slowing economies could prod US and China to reach deal
The Trump administration and China are facing growing pressure to blink in their six-month stare-down over trade because of jittery markets and portents of economic weakness.
Startups reinvent the sheet-buying experience
A new year calls for sparkly new sheets.
Sports betting will be no home run for state budgets
In Nevada, revenue from sports betting has accounted for roughly one half of 1 percent of the entire state budget.
Gold hits multi-month high as falling equities cement growth fears
Economic and geopolitical concerns mean it is only a matter of time before gold shoots up, said Kunal Shah.
Israeli settlement activity appears to surge in Trump era
Both supporters and opponents of settlements confirm a change in atmosphere since early 2017.
Shutdown shapes up as day-one test for new Congress
Democrats to offer package of bills; McConnell’s spokesman says Senate majority leader wouldn’t take up the legislation without Trump’s public support.
Stocks start 2019 on back foot after weak Chinese data
Asian stock markets tumbled Wednesday as 2019 trading began with news of weaker Chinese manufacturing.
Oil rises 3%, but demand concerns still weigh
Oil prices ended 2018 lower for the first time since 2015.
Asian stocks skid after weak China factory readings
Asian stock markets tumbled Wednesday as 2019 trading began, after surveys showed Chinese manufacturing weakening.
Company wants Alaska to ban hunting near its mine
A mining company has asked the state to prohibit hunting near its metals mine in southeast Alaska, saying hunters are putting its workers at risk.
Hawaii avocado industry expects growth as exports begin
Shipments of Sharwil avocados from Hawaii and their resulting profits could expand exponentially in coming years, industry officials said.
Amazon to compete for skilled vets in DC hiring spree: Report
Amazon’s decision to choose the D.C.-area was said to be based on forthcoming, large-scale government contracts.
Plunge in oil prices threatens Iraq's postwar recovery
The latest plunge in oil prices has dealt a heavy blow to Iraq's stagnating economy, threatening the new government's ability to rebuild after the war with the Islamic State group and provide basic services to areas roiled by recent protests.
US stocks end dismal, volatile year on a bright note
U.S. stocks climbed in early trading Monday as hopes grew for progress in resolving trade frictions between the U.S. and China.
Prosecutors: Fires may mean PG&E violated criminal sentence
Federal prosecutors say a California utility's role in igniting wildfires last year could allow a judge to find that it violated terms of its criminal conviction in a deadly gas pipeline explosion.
Kim Jong Un says he's ready to restart operations at factory park jointly run with Seoul, resume tourism from South
Kim Jong Un says he's ready to restart operations at factory park jointly run with Seoul, resume tourism from South.















