Lowe's to close underperforming stores in US, Canada
The company said most employees at the affected stores will have opportunities to “transition to a similar role” at a nearby Lowe’s location.
Global markets waver on worries over US-China trade dispute
Asian markets tumbled Monday as traders feared that President Donald Trump only reported progress in trade talks with China to score political points as the U.S. midterm elections draw near.
Indonesia and Australia sign new economic cooperation deal
Indonesian and Australian ministers have signed an agreement to strengthen government economic exchanges as the neighboring countries work toward forging a bilateral free trade deal.
Midterms, sanctions and earnings headline the week ahead
70 companies in the S&P 500 will report earnings along with one Dow name: Disney.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's fabrications on Medicare, immigrants
In the final days before pivotal midterm elections, President Donald Trump is painting a distorted picture of immigration while exaggerating his record of achieving economic gains for non-whites and improving health care for veterans.
Asian shares slide on worries over US-China relations
Asian markets tumbled Monday as traders feared that President Donald Trump only reported progress in trade talks with China to score political points as the U.S. midterm elections draw near.
Trump could make China trade deal; US interests a priority: Larry Kudlow
Trump is scheduled to meet China's president at the Group of 20 summit.
NAFTA 2.0 could draw some jobs back to US, but at what cost?
President Donald Trump insists his new North American trade deal will deliver a victory for U.S. factory workers by returning many high-paying jobs to the United States.
China seeks to rebrand global image with import expo
Facing a blizzard of trade complaints, China is throwing an "open for business" import fair hosted by President Xi Jinping to rebrand itself as a welcoming market and positive global force.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump spreads distortions on immigration
President Donald Trump peddled distorted theories and bogus numbers on immigration as he attempted to stir up voters' worries about a migrant procession in Mexico, and he also used the campaign's final days to claim economic gains for minorities that have not been achieved.
For some, a vibrant US economy complicates voting decision
For many voters in America's affluent suburbs, a flourishing economy is forcing a thorny dilemma for the midterm elections.
US restores Iran sanctions lifted under Obama nuclear deal
The Trump administration is announcing the reimposition of all U.S. sanctions on Iran that had been lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal.
Uber wants to resume self-driving car tests on public roads
Uber wants to restart testing autonomous vehicles on public roads nearly eight months after one of its SUVs hit and killed an Arizona pedestrian.
Business Highlights
___ US economy looks strong heading into congressional elections WASHINGTON (AP) — For a U.S. economic expansion now in its 10th year, hiring remains robust, growth has picked up and the outlook is a mainly bright one on the eve of congressional elections.
Trump predicts he'll make trade deal with China
China's foreign ministry says a phone conversation between President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart, Donald Trump, about trade and other issues was "extremely positive."
US economy looks strong heading into congressional elections
For a U.S. economic expansion now in its 10th year, hiring remains robust, growth has picked up and the outlook is a mostly bright one on the eve of congressional elections.
EU stress tests show banks more robust against a crisis
The European Central Bank says a continent-wide stress test shows banks are more resilient against financial panics than they were in the last set of tests two years ago.
Stocks end a strong week with losses as Apple shares skid
U.S. stocks are rising Friday after the federal government said employers added 250,000 jobs in September, far more than analysts expected.
Markets Right Now: Stocks end a strong week slightly lower
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Iran braces for oil sanctions after currency crash, protests
Iran is bracing for the restoration of U.S. sanctions on its vital oil industry next week, as it grapples with an economic crisis that has sparked sporadic protests over rising prices, corruption and unemployment.

















