Markets Q&A: Stocks slide into another 'correction'
For the second time this year, stocks have gone into what's known on Wall Street as a correction — a drop of 10 percent or more from a recent high.
NC environmental chief: Chemical maker must change its ways
North Carolina's top environmental official hopes one of the country's largest chemical companies will change how it operates now that it has been hit with the largest penalty a polluter has had to pay the state.
S&P 500 slides into 'correction' for second time this year
Energy companies led a broad slide on Wall Street early Friday as the price of U.S. crude oil tumbled to its lowest level in more than a year.
How major US stock indexes fared Friday
Stocks closed lower in shortened session on Wall Street Friday as energy stocks declined along with the price of oil.
Markets Right Now: US stocks end lower as oil plunges
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
US stocks fall on sharp decline in energy stocks; S&P 500 closes 10 percent below record set on Sept. 20
US stocks fall on sharp decline in energy stocks; S&P 500 closes 10 percent below record set on Sept. 20.
Japan's Osaka to host 2025 World Expo, beating Russian city
The Japanese city of Osaka will host the World Expo in 2025, after beating out cities in Russia and Azerbaijan in the race to host an event expected to draw millions of visitors and showcase the local economy and culture.
Betting on themselves: Share buybacks hit record high in 3Q
Corporations' appetite for buying back their own stock has hit a record high.
Stocks could keep falling, here's why
There is no shortage of headwinds for U.S. stocks.
Oil price nosedives again on economic growth concerns
Asian markets were mostly lower on Friday as traders dwelled on risks from a drawn out dispute between the U.S. and China.
Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping set to face-off
President Trump’s and Chinese President Xi set to face-off at the G20.
China: WTO changes must support developing countries
A Chinese official says Beijing will go along with World Trade Organization reforms meant to update global trade rules but they must protect China's status as a developing country.
EU opens antitrust investigation of air ticket distributors
European Union regulators have launched an investigation into flight ticket distribution services on concerns that their agreements with airlines might result in more expensive plane tickets.
Swine fever adds to China's economic headaches
Reeling from rising feed costs in Beijing's tariff fight with U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese pig farmers face a new blow from an outbreak of African swine fever that has sent an economic shockwave through the countryside.
Black Friday retail & social irrelevancy: Opinion
A retail veteran looks at the rise and fall of Black Friday.
Asian stocks fall on risks, while US closes for Thanksgiving
Share prices were mostly higher in Asia in narrow trading ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
UK's May faces more criticism for post-Brexit ties text
The European Union and Britain have agreed on a draft declaration on the future of their political relations after Brexit, European Council President Donald Tusk said Thursday, paving the way for an EU summit this weekend to rubber-stamp the deal.
Business events scheduled for the coming week
Business events and economic reports scheduled for the coming week: All times are Eastern.
Italy to press on with budget, asks EU sanctions be delayed
Investors are snubbing Italian bonds amid concerns over a dispute between the nation's populist government and the European Union's executive Commission.
Caricom to waive taxes on oil as Petrotrin refinery closes
A Caribbean trade bloc is removing taxes on imported oil and petroleum products for the region as a major refinery on the island of Trinidad prepares to close.













