The Latest: FCA says French politics caused merger pullout
The Latest on the potential merger of carmakers Renault and Fiat Chrysler (all times local): 11 p.m.
US land managers shift position on Chaco protection bill
U.S. land managers are open to legislation that would limit federal leases for oil and natural gas development near a national park in New Mexico held sacred by Native Americans.
Feds to test North Carolina election computers for hacking
More than two years after North Carolina check-in software failed on Election Day, federal authorities will finally examine equipment from a company targeted by Russian military hackers to determine if intentional tampering aimed at disrupting voting occurred.
Koch network touts latest charity work, downplays politics
If a billionaire's approach to philanthropy is a reflection of himself, Charles Koch's latest initiative tackling poverty embodies both the wealthy industrialist's business acumen and his distaste for big government.
Authorities accuse teen of peddling drugs, guns on Snapchat
Authorities say they have arrested a New Mexico teenager accused of using social media to peddle fentanyl, assault weapons and other firearms.
Amazon says drones will be making deliveries in 'months'
Amazon says it expects to be delivering orders to shoppers' homes by drones in the coming months.
Should Amazon be broken up? 'No,' says Amazon executive
An Amazon executive said Wednesday that the online shopping giant isn't too big and shouldn't be broken up, but added that large companies deserve to be examined.
Is there finally more help in the fight against robocalls?
New tools are coming to fight robocalls, but don't expect unwanted calls to disappear.
Business Highlights
___ Mexican officials try to stave off tariffs at White House WASHINGTON (AP) — Mexican and U.S. officials met late into the day Tuesday at the White House trying to stave off President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs on all Mexican goods flowing into the United States.
GameStop, Pivotal Software fall; Campbell, Salesforce rise
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Wednesday: Salesforce.com Inc., up $7.63 to $158.44
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
Stocks finished higher on Wall Street for the second straight day Wednesday, extending the market's strong gains from the previous day.
YouTube updates hate speech guidelines to prohibit videos
YouTube is updating its hate speech policies to prohibit videos with white supremacist and neo-Nazi content.
Markets Right Now: Stocks rise again, though energy tanks
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Online Rx startups offer convenience but also raise concerns
How do you get men excited about decades-old pills for hair loss, erectile dysfunction and other potentially embarrassing health conditions?
At Amazon event, Robert Downey Jr. reveals plan to use 'robotics' and other tech to clean up earth
Robert Downey Jr. reportedly has a new mission that’s focused on helping the environment.
SEC to require brokers only to reveal financial conflicts
Federal regulators are moving to require that brokers provide their customers with detailed disclosures of their potential conflicts of interest when dispensing advice for retirement planning and other investments.
Kate Spade foundation accomplishes $1M pledge toward mental wellness organizations
The Kate Spade New York Foundation on Wednesday said they’d accomplished their $1 million pledge aimed towards helping mental wellness organizations.
5 Delaware residents sue firms over water contamination
Residents of a small Delaware town whose water supply is contaminated by chemicals linked to health issues ranging from cancer to infertility are suing several companies who manufactured the chemicals.
Trade war comes to Louisville, Jack Daniels takes tariff hit
The company that makes Jack Daniels took a hit from the Trump administration's tariff fight, estimating that the standoff dragged sales growth down by a percentage point for the entire year.
The Latest: Amid trade war, China's Xi heads to Moscow
The Latest on rising trade tensions between the U.S. and China (all times local): 12:20 p.m. Chinese President Xi Jinping is talking up the Chinese economy's resilience as he heads to Moscow for a state visit affirming increasingly close ties between the former Cold War rivals.












