Italian govt criticized for hasty moves to pass budget
The Italian Senate is set to vote on a new budget that expands the social spending pledged by the populist government, amid opposition complaints that the process has been rushed to satisfy an EU deadline.
Partial government shutdown compounds risks for US economy
Now in its 10th year, America's economic expansion still looks sturdy.
Partial government shutdown is unlikely to roil US economy, Moody's says
A budget impasse in Congress likely won't hurt the U.S. economy, according to Moody’s.
Potash mine fire in Russia leaves 9 trapped underground
Russian emergency teams struggled Saturday to reach nine construction workers trapped inside a burning potash mine in the Perm region near the Ural Mountains.
FDA casts shadow on hemp win, calling CBD products illegal
The hemp industry still has work ahead to win legal status for hemp-derived cannabidiol, or CBD oil.
A decade-long rally on Wall Street looks like it's ending
U.S. stocks are modestly higher Friday morning and indexes overseas are slightly lower as a steep plunge in global stock markets comes to at least a temporary halt.
Q&A: What does it mean when stocks enter a 'bear market'
Wall Street's sharp downturn beginning in October has pulled the Nasdaq composite index into what's known as a bear market.
How major US stock indexes fared Friday
After almost 10 years, Wall Street's rally looks like it's ending.
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___ A decade-long rally on Wall Street looks like it's ending NEW YORK (AP) — The nearly 10-year stock market rally looks like it's fading after another day of big losses Friday left the U.S. market with its worst week in more than seven years.
Report says 16.7M faulty Takata air bags still on US roads
More than three years after the government took over management of recalls involving dangerous Takata air bag inflators, one third of the recalled inflators still have not been replaced.
Markets Right Now: Stocks end miserable week down 7 percent
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Another day of big losses leaves the U.S. stock market down 7 percent for the week, its worst week since August 2011
Another day of big losses leaves the U.S. stock market down 7 percent for the week, its worst week since August 2011.
The Latest: Comcast says facts don't support Minnesota suit
The Latest on Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson's lawsuit against Comcast (all times local): 1:55 p.m. Cable and internet provider Comcast is defending itself against a consumer fraud lawsuit filed by Minnesota's attorney general.
End of an era: Germany closes its last black coal mine
Germany is closing the last of its black coal mines, ending an industry that laid the foundations for the country's industrial revolution and its post-war economic recovery.
US consumer spending rises solid 0.4 percent in November
Americans lifted their spending 0.4 percent in November from the previous month, a moderate gain that should sustain steady economic growth.
US durable goods orders up 0.8 pct., led by defense spending
Orders to U.S. factories for long-lasting goods rose at a modest pace last month, but the gain was driven entirely by demand for military aircraft.
US consumer spending rose a solid 0.4 percent in November, while income growth slowed
US consumer spending rose a solid 0.4 percent in November, while income growth slowed.
China calls US arrogant and selfish after hacking indictment
China called the U.S. arrogant and selfish on Friday after two Chinese citizens were charged with stealing trade secrets and other sensitive information from American government agencies and corporations.
Fire risk forces recall of 874K Ford F-Series pickup trucks
Ford is recalling more than 410,000 F-Series pickup trucks with engine block heaters in the U.S. because they can catch fire.
US GDP revised slightly lower in 3Q at 3.4%
The original reading of third quarter GDP came in at 3.5 percent.