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___ 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.

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.

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.

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).

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.