Energy in America

___ Ford names Lincoln chief to replace ousted N. American head DETROIT (AP) — A veteran Ford Motor Co. executive who was leading the Lincoln luxury brand has been picked to lead North American operations, replacing an executive who was ousted this week over allegations of inappropriate behavior.

Technology companies and banks helped drive U.S. stocks broadly higher in early trading Thursday.

With deep blue waters, white sand beaches and rich marine life, the tiny island nation of the Seychelles is announcing a pioneering marine conservation plan as part of a debt swap deal with creditors.

The company is close to receiving approval to expand its Beaumont, Texas plant, according to a report.

Turkey's energy minister says his country won't allow Cyprus' government to carry out a "unilateral" gas search off the east Mediterranean island.

Special interests are holding meetings at properties owned by President Donald Trump, putting money in his pockets as they seek to influence his administration.

Most Asian stock indexes fell Thursday, tracking Wall Street's decline after the latest Fed report rekindled fears about inflation and rising bond yields.

Environmental activists, business groups and a retired U.S. Navy admiral in Virginia have blasted the Trump Administration's offshore drilling plan.

A judge has told federal officials to go back and review documents related to the disputed Keystone XL oil pipeline after environmentalists accused the government of withholding details on the project's approval.

U.S. stocks moved higher in early trading Wednesday, recouping some of the market's losses from a day earlier.

Egypt's president says his country "scored a goal" by signing a $15 billion deal with an Israeli company to supply natural gas that will help turn Egypt into a regional energy hub.

Cyprus' president says a search for offshore gas will carry on as planned despite strong opposition from Turkey and the ethnically split island nation's breakaway Turkish Cypriots.

Shares were higher in Asia on Wednesday, supported by rosy manufacturing data from Japan.

___ Investors are winners as companies lay out tax-saving plans NEW YORK (AP) — The tax overhaul was sold by its backers as a way to help American workers, and companies have announced plans to give employees bonuses and improve their operations.

President Trump reportedly supports a 25-cent-per-gallon gas tax hike, but is struggling to find solidarity among tax-averse Republicans.

U.S. stocks were mostly lower in the early going Tuesday as trading reopened after a long holiday weekend.

Drivers are getting a break at the pump, though gas prices tend to climb as spring approaches.

Opponents of the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada are asking a judge to force the U.S. government to turn over emails and other documents related to President Donald Trump's approval of the project.

Opponents of wind power are stalling or shooting down wind-farm projects across the country, especially in the Midwest, which is home to the nation's greatest concentration of wind turbines.