Despite strong economy, small business owners stay cautious
Although the economy is strong and consumers are optimistic, many small business owners are holding fast to their cautious approach to expansion.
US factories grew at slower pace in September
U.S. factories grew at a slower pace in September as manufacturers continued to cope with supply disruptions stemming from trade disputes with China, Europe, Mexico and Canada.
Eurozone nations sharply criticize Italian spending plan
Italy is trying to reassure its eurozone partners over its plans to ramp up government spending, which have had financial markets and other governments worrying about the country's public finances.
Ryanair warns earnings hurt by strikes, rising fuel cost
Ryanair, Europe's biggest airline by passengers, has issued a profit warning for the year amid strikes and rising fuel prices.
Shares mostly higher after US-Canada set new trade deal
Asian stocks were mixed Monday and Wall Street futures rose after the U.S. and Canada said they had reached a compromise on revising their trade pact KEEPING SCORE: Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 0.5 percent to 24,245.76.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's falsehoods on health plan protections
President Donald Trump isn't playing it straight when it comes to his campaign pledge not to undercut health coverage for people with pre-existing medical conditions.
Trade deals, Fed speakers and jobs headline the week ahead
The week's biggest report, the employment report will be released on Friday.
Canada-US reach free trade deal with Mexico
Canada's ambassador to Washington says the U.S. and Canada have made a lot of progress in free trade talks but there is no deal.
Can wireless challenge cable for home internet service?
Cellular companies are looking to challenge traditional cable companies with residential internet service that promises to be ultra-fast, affordable and wireless.
Canada, US say new trade agreement with Mexico means 'freer markets, fairer trade and robust economic growth'
Canada, US say new trade agreement with Mexico means 'freer markets, fairer trade and robust economic growth' .
The Latest: Canada, US officially cite trade agreement
The Latest on trade talks between U.S. and Canada (all times local): 9:40 p.m. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called a meeting with his Cabinet late Sunday after Canada and the U.S. made substantial progress in free trade talks.
Canadian official says the U.S. and Canada have reached the basis of a free trade deal
Canadian official says the U.S. and Canada have reached the basis of a free trade deal.
Japan's 'tankan' economic survey shows decline in sentiment
A key quarterly economic survey by the Bank of Japan shows sentiment among large manufacturers dipped two points to 19, as worries grow about global trade tensions.
'Garden' clause in new law requires pay during noncompete
Workers with noncompete contracts in Massachusetts will soon be the first in the U.S. to enjoy a "garden leave" provision allowing them to get paid even after leaving a job.
China manufacturing weakens amid US tariff battle
Two surveys show China's manufacturing weakened in September as export demand shrank amid a tariff battle with Washington.
Canada FM postpones UN speech as free trade talks intensify
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland has postponed her U.N. speech as free trade talks between the U.S. and Canada intensify.
AP FACT CHECK: The Kavanaugh nomination and the world beyond
The world beyond a memorable Senate hearing marched on this past week.
North Korea learns to embrace its inner consumer
In an instructional television program about table tennis on the state-run sports channel, every ball, paddle and shirt bear the logo of "Naegohyang," one of North Korea's most recognizable brands.
Administration easing offshore oil and gas drilling rules
The Trump administration is easing rules imposed on offshore oil and gas drilling six years after the nation's worst offshore oil spill.
Tesla faces a reckoning with CEO Elon Musk's job in jeopardy
Tesla without Elon Musk at the wheel?















