Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday: Amazon.com
Ivanka Trump plans global women's economic development push
Ivanka Trump is set to launch a White House effort aimed at women's global economic empowerment in early 2019.
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US stocks end dismal, volatile year on a bright note NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street closed out a dismal, turbulent year for stocks on a bright note Monday, but still finished 2018 with the worst showing in a decade.
How major US stock indexes fared Monday
Wall Street capped a miserable year on a positive note Monday, but the stock market still closed out 2018 with its worst showing in a decade.
Trade war, big profits, wild swings: a look at 2018 markets
Wall Street started 2018 strong, buoyed by a growing economy and corporate profits.
Markets Right Now: Stocks end dismal year on a bright note
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
US stocks suffer worst year since 2008 financial crisis; S&P 500 sees 6.2 percent annual drop, Dow falls 5.6 percent
US stocks suffer worst year since 2008 financial crisis; S&P 500 sees 6.2 percent annual drop, Dow falls 5.6 percent.
US economy, markets: What to expect in 2019
Is an economic slowdown on the way?
China factory activity shrinks for the first time in 2 years
An official survey shows China's manufacturing activity contracted in December, adding to pressure on Beijing to reverse an economic downturn amid trade tension with Washington.
Brexit, tariffs, populism could buffet Europe in 2019
2019 is set to be a year of major change for Europe, with big decisions that will affect the continent's economy.
World stocks rise on last day of turbulent year
Shares were mixed Monday in subdued New Year's Eve trading.
Dow, S&P 500 post worst December since 1931, as Nasdaq has worst on record
Recession worries shake investor confidence.
The Latest: In new year message, Corbyn slams May on Brexit
The Latest on Britain's exit from the European Union (all times local): 12:15 p.m.
US Ambassador: Major trade deal with UK may not be possible
The U.S. ambassador to Britain has cast doubts on whether a major bilateral trade deal can be reached if Parliament approves the Brexit proposal from Prime Minister Theresa May.
Major trade deal with UK may not be possible: US Ambassador
The U.S. ambassador said he finds a "defeatism" in the British attitude toward Brexit.
Asian markets mostly higher in quiet New Year's Eve trading
Shares were mostly higher Monday in subdued New Year's Eve trading.
Kim Jong Un expected to ring in 2019 with big policy speech
Kim Jong Un will be keeping North Korea watchers busy on New Year's Day, when he is expected to give his annual address laying out the country's top priorities for the year ahead.
Prices rise as the minimum wage increases in several states
At Granny Shaffer's restaurant in Joplin, Missouri, owner Mike Wiggins is reprinting the menus to reflect the 5, 10 or 20 cents added to each item.
US recession unlikely, market volatility to continue in 2019, El-Erian says
U.S. stocks endured wild swings last week, but were able to avoid a bear market.
New state laws affect birth to death _ and, of course, taxes
The new year marks the start of numerous new state laws affecting a broad swath of life — from birth to marriage to death and, of course, taxes.