European markets lead advance as stock recover their poise
Global stock prices were mixed Monday after Wall Street extended its slide, fueling concern about the global market outlook.
Security-challenged firms are gatekeepers of US elections
The ultimate gatekeepers of U.S. election integrity may well be its weakest security link.
US consumer spending rose by an inflation-adjusted 0.3 percent in September, led by health care services and autos
US consumer spending rose by an inflation-adjusted 0.3 percent in September, led by health care services and autos.
Trump faces complaints that new Iran sanctions are too weak
A battle is brewing between the Trump administration and some of the president's biggest supporters in Congress who are concerned that sanctions to be re-imposed on Iran early next month won't be tough enough.
HSBC shares rally after 32 percent increase in profits
Shares in HSBC are rallying after Europe's biggest bank posted a 32 percent increase in third-quarter earnings.
Jobs and earnings dominate the week ahead
6 Dow stocks and 130 companies in the S&P 500 will report earnings this week.
Asian stocks mixed after Wall Street tumble
Asian stock prices were mixed Monday after Wall Street extended its slide, fueling concern about the global market outlook.
Economist: NKorea eying Swiss, Singaporean-style success
North Korea is exploring a grand plan to become a regional transportation hub, inspired in part by the successes of Singapore and Switzerland, and would be open to joining world financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund if current member states give up their "hostile" policies toward it, a senior government economist has told The Associated Press.
A few bad apples, but mostly good ones in New England's crop
The New England states don't produce nearly the same volume of apples as major players such as Washington and New York, but apple season is a major tourism draw in the region.
US government: Mercedes owners got recall notices too late
The U.S. government is investigating German automaker Mercedes-Benz, alleging that is has been slow to mail safety recall notices and file required reports involving recalls of over 1.4 million vehicles.
Shoppers may face hard choices again on health marketplaces
Insurance shoppers likely will have several choices for individual health coverage this fall.
Treasury chief says UK faces new strategy in no-deal Brexit
Britain's Treasury chief says the country would need a new economic strategy if it leaves the European Union without a deal.
Republicans need to win midterms to make tax cuts permanent, Rep. Kevin Brady says
Rep. Kevin Brady breaks down a possible plan and timeline for new tax cuts.
Stocks are tumbling, rates are rising. What to do now?
Stocks are plunging, the cost of borrowing money is rising and everything suddenly feels very shaky.
Japan, India leaders build ties amid trade, security worries
The leaders of Japan and India are reaffirming their ties amid growing worries about trade and regional stability.
Trump faces complaints that new Iran sanctions are too weak
A battle is brewing between the Trump administration and some of the president's biggest supporters in Congress who are concerned that sanctions to be re-imposed on Iran early next month won't be tough enough.
Wall Street sours on Silicon Valley, battering tech stocks
Investors for years have seemingly adored technology stocks as much as most people love their smartphones.
Protesters in Germany block tracks to disputed coal mine
Protesters in western Germany are demonstrating against a large strip coal mine that wants to expand into an ancient forest, with some activists occupying a coal excavator at the site.
Italy PM welcomes S&P move to maintain rating, lower outlook
Italy's premier has welcomed Standard & Poor's decision to maintain Italy's rating while still lowering the financial outlook for the country to "negative" from "stable."
Pot group predicts $1B in Nevada tax revenue over 7 years
A marijuana trade group says pot production, processing and sales could be a billion-dollar industry in Nevada by 2024.















