How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
Major U.S. stock indexes ended mixed Wednesday as gains in banks were offset by losses elsewhere in the market.
US, Canada will keep talking Thursday to revamp NAFTA
U.S. and Canadian negotiators are working long hours to keep Canada in a North American trade bloc.
Markets Right Now: US stock indexes end mixed
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
No way out? US, China tariffs may become the 'new normal'
The path to peace in a trade war between the United States and China is getting harder to find as the world's two biggest economies pile ever more taxes on each other's products.
Trump's tariffs could sow trouble for GOP in farm districts
In the aptly named Harvester Restaurant, wheat farmer Roy Dube makes clear he's no fan of President Donald Trump's trade policy.
A record year for retail sales?
This is how much retail sales could increase this year.
Companies entice workers with perks, not pay
Stagnant wage growth has puzzled experts at a time when the labor market is strengthening.
The best airports in the US
According to J.D. Power, passengers are increasingly satisfied with their experience at airports.
US Chamber chief says Trump can still avoid a damaging trade war
Talks to update NAFTA, which U.S. President Donald Trump says is unfair to the United States, have been bogged down amid disagreements between Canadian and U.S. negotiators.
Hurricane Florence ranks among top 10 costliest US storms, expert says
Hurricane Florence made landfall in the Carolinas on Friday as a Category 1 storm.
EU President Tusk says British proposals on Irish border, economy "need to be reworked."
EU President Tusk says British proposals on Irish border, economy "need to be reworked."
United Airlines streamlines boarding process
Airline says new process will reduce boarding wait times.
AutoNation chief, after 20 years, is turning over the keys
Mike Jackson is stepping down after almost two decades leading AutoNation, the nation's largest dealership chain.
UK inflation unexpectedly spikes on higher clothing costs
Official figures show that inflation in Britain unexpectedly rose in August to a six-month high as clothing and transport costs rose sharply.
UK lawmakers: 'Wild West' cryptocurrencies need regulation
British lawmakers are urging regulation for cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin in a report that describes the current situation as the "Wild West."
Global shares rise as traders shrug off new China-US tariffs
Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday despite jitters over the escalating trade dispute between the U.S. and China.
China's premier appeals for free trade amid tariff battle
China's No. 2 leader appealed Wednesday for support for free trade and promised to improve conditions for foreign companies following tit-for-tat U.S. and Chinese tariff hikes in an escalating battle over Beijing's technology policy.
Asian shares rise as traders shrug off new China-US tariffs
U.S. stocks rose in early trading Tuesday as investors weighed the White House's decision to impose tariffs on another $200 billion of Chinese goods beginning next week.
US-China trade war could soon pose a serious economic threat
Seeking better-skilled workers, Cedar Electronics decided last year to return some of its manufacturing to the United States from the Philippines, only to run smack into a worsening U.S.-China trade war.
Venezuela doubles down on Chinese money to reverse crisis
Venezuela is leaning heavily on new investments from China, saying they will dramatically boost oil production and turn around the country's crashing economy.
















