Exxon says it'll invest over $50 billion, citing tax cut
Exxon's CEO says the oil company will invest more than $50 billion over the next five years to expand its business in the U.S. Chairman and CEO Darren Woods said Monday that the investments are possible because of the company's strength and helped by the recent law that cut taxes on corporations.
Exxon says 'historic' tax reform will support $50 billion spending plan
The oil giant's CEO said Exxon Mobil may further expand along the Gulf Coast as a result of tax cuts.
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___ More caffeine, please: Keurig is buying Dr Pepper Snapple NEW YORK (AP) — Keurig is buying Dr Pepper Snapple Group, bringing together the make-at-home coffee brand with the company behind Dr Pepper soda, Mott's apple juice and Snapple iced teas.
AG: Executive order doesn't change state law on wind power
Maine's attorney general is pushing back on Republican Gov. Paul LePage's announcements of a moratorium on new wind power projects and creation of a secretive commission to study the impact of wind turbines on tourism.
Facing new scrutiny, powerful utility turns to old friends
Dominion Energy is relying on longtime allies in the Virginia General Assembly as it faces unprecedented scrutiny of its political influence and hard questions about whether most Virginians' monthly electric bills are higher than they need to be.
How major US stock indexes fared on Monday
Stocks closed broadly lower Monday, led by declines in technology companies.
Markets Right Now: Technology stocks lead US indexes lower
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Stock markets mixed as investors eye records, corporate news
Asian shares were mixed Monday after several markets ceded gains from upbeat openings that tracked Friday's rally on Wall Street.
India says economy poised to grow by 7-7.5 percent
India estimates its economy will grow by 7 to 7.5 percent in the fiscal year that starts April 1, making it the fastest-growing major economy in the world once again.
Asian shares mixed as benchmarks fall back after upbeat open
Asian shares were mixed Monday after several markets ceded gains from upbeat openings that tracked Friday's rally on Wall Street.
Manmade quakes force Dutch to face future without gas
When Nienke Bastiaans fell in love with and bought a 17th-century thatched house in a rural Dutch village, there was one person who warned about possible earthquakes due to gas extraction.
Alaska officials want some state areas out of drilling plan
Alaska's pro-development congressional delegation is asking the Trump administration to back off from a proposal to offer nearly all lands off the state's coast for oil and gas drilling.
Health care, tech and trade hopes lead another stock surge
U.S. stocks are rising Friday morning as technology and health care companies make more gains.
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___ US economy grew at solid 2.6 percent rate in fourth quarter WASHINGTON (AP) — Strong consumer spending and a big rebound in home construction helped the economy grow at a solid pace of 2.6 percent in the final three months of last year.
Massachusetts attorney general to review hydropower contract
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is promising a thorough review of the process that led to the selection of the Northern Pass project to deliver Canadian hydropower to the state.
Central European leaders want 'new blueprint' for continent
The prime ministers of four Central European countries in the European Union have reiterated their opposition to migration, with the Hungarian leader calling for a "new blueprint" for the continent to be successful.
Texas adds 13 rigs as US rig count rises to 947
The number of rigs exploring for oil and natural gas in the U.S. rose by 11 this week to 947.
Asian shares recoup losses, dollar steady as eyes on Trump
U.S. stocks are mixed Thursday morning as health care companies including Biogen and Celgene rise, but airlines continue to take steep losses as investors worry about rising costs and the possibility of falling fares.
World stocks stabilize as focus remains on dollar drop
Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday after stocks wobbled on Wall Street.
Wall Street wobble, weak dollar pull Asian shares lower
Banks and health care companies are rising Wednesday and retailers are making gains as stocks are on pace to add to a three-day winning streak.










