Economic Indicators

Croatia's prime minister says European Union leaders could meet in January for a new Brexit summit once Britain clarifies exactly what help it needs to pass the deal in the U.K. Parliament.

Lebanon's finance minister says that the Moody's Investors Service report that downgraded the country's status shows the urgency of forming a new Cabinet and implementing economic reforms.

Now may be the time to buy low and sell high at a later date.

The Latest on anti-government protests in France (all times local): 11:55 a.m.

Have you received a preapproved offer in the mail this holiday season that looks like a check, made out to you and ready to cash?

The number of banks in the United States are at a historic low.

Asian markets tumbled on Friday after China reported weaker-than-expected economic data, stirring up worries about the state of the world's second largest economy.

US retail sales increased a slight 0.2% in November; holiday shopping gains offset by lower gasoline prices.

The Commerce Department reports retail sales rose a seasonally adjusted 0.2 percent in November, matching expectations, as households bought furniture, electronics and a range of other goods.

China announces suspension of 25 percent penalty tariff on US-made autos following trade cease-fire with Washington.

Negotiators at the U.N. climate meeting in Poland are gathering to discuss the first comprehensive draft agreement to emerge after almost two weeks of talks.

First U.S President Donald Trump attacked Canada on trade.

A key quarterly economic survey by the Bank of Japan shows sentiment among large manufacturers remained unchanged, as worries about global trade tensions persisted.

U.S. stocks are mixed in morning trading Thursday as technology and health care companies rise.

A rocket ship set to launch from California's Mojave Desert could herald a giant step toward the long-awaited dream of space tourism for Virgin Galactic.

The Latest on Brexit (all times local): 8:30 a.m.

EU leaders promise to work for speedy new trade deal with Britain to avoid triggering contentious Irish border guarantee.

___ Apple to build new Austin hub, expand in other tech hotbeds AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Apple is building a $1 billion campus in Austin, Texas.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker executed a $28 million deal Thursday to save nearly 400 jobs at a Kimberly-Clark Corp. plant, using powers that his Democratic successor would no longer have under legislation approved last week during a lame-duck session.

New York state is suing two of the nation's largest retailers and a third company for importing and selling children's toys with lead levels up to 10 times higher than federal limits.