Energy in America

Iran's first vice president is saying the country's private sector will be able to buy and export crude oil under a new plan to combat U.S. sanctions.

The Latest on President Donald Trump and Saudi oil production (all times local): 8:50 a.m.

President Donald Trump says he has received assurances from King Salman of Saudi Arabia that the kingdom will increase oil production, "maybe up to 2,000,000 barrels," in response to turmoil in Iran and Venezuela.

___ How your smart fridge might be mining bitcoin for criminals LONDON (AP) — A raft of recent cyber-security firms and governments now cite the rising trend of 'crypto-jacking' — in which devices are infected with invisible malicious cryptocurrency mining software that uses the computing power of victims' devices to mine virtual currency — as the main cyber security threat to businesses and consumers worldwide.

U.S. stocks are rising Friday morning as banks rally after the Federal Reserve approved their plans to increase their dividends and buy back more stock.

The first half of the year was full of surprises on Wall Street.

Fresh off approval by Minnesota regulators, Enbridge Inc. says it's on track to finish construction and put its disputed Line 3 replacement pipeline into service in the second half of next year.

An oil pipeline that runs through the area where Lakes Huron and Michigan meet also crosses other Michigan waterways at nearly 400 locations, dozens of which are considered particularly sensitive, a report disclosed Friday.

Energy stocks led the market higher

Asian shares were mostly higher Friday as investors weighed how trade tensions between the U.S. and other nations might escalate.

Australia's prime minister on Friday distanced his government from a decision to prosecute a former spy and his lawyer who accuse Australia of illegally bugging the East Timorese Cabinet while negotiating a deal to share oil and gas revenue.

___ Faster delivery of nearly everything is the next big thing NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers are betting big on delivery services that will drop off everything from gadgets to groceries on doorsteps faster.

Minnesota's Public Utilities Commission has approved Enbridge Energy's proposal for replacing a deteriorating oil pipeline despite strong opposition from Native American and climate change activists.

A new report examines the way coal dust inhaled by miners is regulated as health and safety officials grapple with an increase in cases of severe black lung disease in Appalachia.

Shares of BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. are soaring as it returns to the public markets after seven years.

Importers of Iranian oil are facing pressure from the United States to find another energy source or be hit with sanctions.

The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.

We are in the midst of an energy revolution

The American nuclear company eyes India, China and Saudi Arabia for new business.