How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday
U.S. stocks rose Tuesday as industrial and technology companies recovered some of the big losses they took over the last month.
Closed bank, mothballed planes: Iran mocks US sanctions list
South Korea's presidential spokesman says the U.S. has demonstrated the strength of the two countries' alliance by allowing South Korea to continue importing Iranian crude oil products under reinstated sanctions against Iran.
The Latest: Iran minister unhappy with OPEC committee stance
The Latest on the situation in Iran after the re-imposition of all American sanctions on the country (all times local): 10:50 a.m.
China to overtake France as top travel destination by 2030
China is set to overtake France as the world's number one tourist destination by 2030 as a growing middle class in Asia looks to spend more on travel, according to experts at market research group Euromonitor International.
US job openings dip but still exceed number of unemployed
The number of jobs posted by U.S. employers declined slightly in September but still exceeded the number of unemployed Americans and remained near a two-decade high.
More than 1M jobs could go unfilled, here's why
This is how tight the labor market is, and it’s striking.
Home Depot creates 3,000 multimillionaires, co-founder says
They started in the parking lot and are cashing in today.
US probing whether GM SUV recall included enough vehicles
The U.S. government is investigating whether General Motors should expand a 2016 windshield wiper recall to include 1.7 million more SUVs.
AFL-CIO president: Union worker health care, wages 'under attack'
The economy and political system aren't working for America’s union members, Richard Trumka said.
Foxconn considers bringing Chinese personnel to Wisconsin as US labor market tightens
Foxconn originally scheduled for the plant to be operational in 2020.
After midterms, stocks could pop 20%
A divided Congress could increase market volatility.
Heads of World Bank, IMF say risks of trade tensions growing
Leaders of the World Bank, International Monetary Fund and other global financial organizations warned Tuesday that trade tensions pose a growing risk for emerging economies.
Former McDonald's CEO: Trump tax cut ignites scorching economy
The tax changes are resonating very quickly on the household budget, Ed Rensi said.
World markets turn lower as eyes turn to US midterm election
Share prices were mostly higher Tuesday in Asia as investors awaited the outcome of the U.S. midterm elections.
Asian economies grateful for reprieve on Iran oil imports
Japan, South Korea and other major oil importers welcomed Tuesday the decision by the Trump administration to let them continue to import Iranian crude oil and other petroleum products despite the re-imposition of sanctions on Tehran.
German factory orders edge higher in September
German factory orders edged up unexpectedly in September, pushed higher by demand from inside the country and elsewhere in the 19-nation eurozone.
Midterms and the economic issues at stake
Health care tops the list of voters’ main concerns.
Asian shares meander, oil lower ahead of US midterms vote
U.S. stocks are mostly higher early Monday as Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway leads gains in financial companies, while energy companies rise along with the prices of oil and natural gas.
Rivals China, India cautiously watch Sri Lankan crisis
China and India are closely watching the constitutional crisis in Sri Lanka, which has been a battleground in their struggle for geopolitical supremacy in South Asia.
Business Highlights
___ Fed likely to keep rates on hold and sketch a bright outlook WASHINGTON (AP) — With the economy strong, wages rising and unemployment at a near-five-decade low, the Federal Reserve remains on track to keep raising interest rates — just not this week.















