AP FACT CHECK: Trump's theory about Mexico, trade, that wall
President Donald Trump has come up with a theory about how Mexico, by hook or by crook, really is paying for his border wall despite saying a thousand times no.
Diageo to build new whiskey distillery in Kentucky
Spirits giant Diageo is taking a deeper plunge into bourbon and American whiskey production with plans for a new distillery in Kentucky.
Markets Right Now: US stocks drift to a mostly lower close
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Toyota recalls pickups, SUVs to fix air bag, brake problems
Toyota is recalling nearly 143,000 SUVs and pickups worldwide to fix air bag and brake problems.
Feds: US fishermen had good year aided by lobsters, scallops
The federal government says U.S. commercial fishing generated more than $144 billion in sales in 2016, a total about in line with trends of recent years.
US budget deficit hits record $204.9 billion for November
The federal budget deficit surged to a record for the month of November of $204.9 billion, but a big part of the increase reflected a calendar quirk.
Solar industry blames tariffs for canceled, delayed projects
The solar industry is blaming tariffs for delays and cancellations of major solar energy projects.
EU leaders agree to prolong Russia sanctions over Ukraine
A top European Union official says EU leaders have agreed to prolong economic sanctions against Russia over its destabilization of Ukraine.
US oil prices predicted to climb in 2019 on lower supply
After a turbulent two months during which oil prices plummeted from a four-year high to a one-year low, investors may wonder what comes next for U.S. crude.
Housing: The new recession-proof investment?
Investors have become increasingly concerned about the prospects of another recession, as stocks enter correction territory and the yield curve flattens.
Eurozone stimulus program to end as growth worries resurface
The European Central Bank is expected to halt the stimulus program that it deployed nearly four years ago to nurture a teetering eurozone economy back to health.
Detention of Canadians raises stakes in China-US-Canada row
The apparent detentions of two Canadian men in China this week have raised the stakes in a three-way international dispute with the United States.
Google CEO defends big business amid Trump antitrust threats
Google, including YouTube, is said to be responsible for at least 90 percent of internet searches.
Alan Greenspan: US economy not accelerating by any means
Runaway spending and entitlement programs need to be corrected.
Is a recession coming in 2019? Nearly half of US CFOs think so
American CFOs polled believe the economy will enter a recession by the end of 2019.
Apple vs. Amazon: A tale of new headquarters
Unlike Amazon, Apple said qualified U.S. workers were not confined to certain geographical locations.
US weekly jobless claims near 49-year low; import prices fall
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 27,000 to a seasonally adjusted 206,000 for the week ended Dec. 8.
May Day: British leader's respite won't end Brexit mess
Prime Minister Theresa May is safe, for now.
The Latest: Low rates expected to support European economy
The Latest on the European Central Bank's monetary policy meeting (all times local): 2:40 p.m.
Markets steady after solid run as focus turns to ECB
Shares rose in Asia on Thursday after a strong overnight finish on Wall Street.

















