Canadian Radarsat satellites launched aboard SpaceX rocket
Three satellites for the Canadian Space Agency's Earth-monitoring Radarsat program are heading toward orbit aboard a SpaceX rocket.
Business Highlights
___ Businesses showing discontent with Trump's trade policies WASHINGTON (AP) — Business groups, already uncomfortable with Trump's attempts to stem immigration, are struggling to figure out where to stand in the fast-shifting political climate.
BB&T, SunTrust to become Truist in merger
The name of the nation's newest mega bank is Truist Bank.
Dave & Buster's tumbles while Mattel and Exelon rise
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Wednesday: Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc., down $11.53 to $40 The chain restaurant and arcade operator reported disappointing first quarter results and cut its revenue forecast for the year.
Mississippi's capital city sues company over water billing
Mississippi's capital city is suing the German company it hired to overhaul its water billing system, saying the company orchestrated "massive fraud" and failed to deliver on promises of saving the city $120 million.
Markets Right Now: Stocks fall for the 2nd day in a row
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Deal on NYC tenant protections will be signed, governor says
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that he will sign a deal negotiated by legislative leaders that would strengthen rent stabilization rules covering more than a million tenants in and around New York City.
Venezuela introduces new banknotes as inflation soars
Venezuela is planning to introduce banknotes with larger denominations to cope with hyperinflation which shows no signs of slowing.
Renault chairman 'disappointed' over failed Fiat Chrysler merger, blames French government
Renault Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard expressed his frustration Wednesday with the French government for resisting a merger deal proposed by Fiat Chrysler.
Need export help? Here are some small business resources
Small business owners who are interested in exporting, or who need education and assistance about issues like tariffs, can get information or assistance online or from federal, state or local government agencies.
Back-and-forth trade moves leave businesses uncertain, wary
Jeff Schwager is wondering whether it truly makes sense to sell his company's cheese outside the U.S. Schwager's company, Sartori, faced potential retaliatory tariffs from Mexico when President Donald Trump threatened nearly two weeks ago to reopen a trade war with Mexico to pressure its government to halt the flow of Central American migrants to the U.S. border.
May budget deficit hits record $207.8 billion
The federal government's budget deficit in May rose to a record $207.8 billion, 41.5% higher than a year ago.
FCC wants to fix maps that now overstate broadband coverage
U.S. telecom regulators are trying to fix faulty maps that don't reflect which Americans have access to high-speed internet.
Businesses showing discontent with Trump's trade policies
President Donald Trump's aggressive and wildly unpredictable use of tariffs is spooking American business groups, which have long formed a potent force in his Republican Party.
High-tax states dealt SALT workaround blow, but these strategies are still viable
The Treasury Department issued a final ruling on one strategy this week.
Ford recalls 1.2M Explorer SUVs for suspension issue that could lead to crash
Ford issued a recall Wednesday on about 1.2 million Explorer SUVs in the U.S. due to a suspension issue that could lead to a dangerous crash.
Germany ends 5G frequency auction, raises $7.4 billion
Germany's auction of frequencies for a super-fast 5G network has ended after nearly three months, raising more money for the government than was originally expected: 6.55 billion euros ($7.4 billion).
This is how Americans spend their money based on their education level
An analysis studied how Americans make and spend their money determined by their education level.
Hungary scientists fear brain drain as govt seeks control
The president of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences says the government is moving to gain control of Hungary's research institutes and he fears the country will see an exodus of scientists.
Agency: Safeguards failed in fire that killed 5 at gas well
A federal report says an explosion and fire that killed five workers at an Oklahoma natural gas well last year was caused by the failure of blowout prevention devices and other factors, including inadequate training and an ineffective safety management system.









