Dow Jones industrials gain 510 points after Fed signals it could cut interest rates if US trade conflicts slow economy
Dow Jones industrials gain 510 points after Fed signals it could cut interest rates if US trade conflicts slow economy.
World Bank downgrades its forecast for global economy
The World Bank is downgrading its forecast for the global economy in light of trade conflicts, financial strains and unexpectedly sharp slowdowns in wealthier countries.
Markets Right Now: Dow gains 512 points on back of Fed
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
'Jeopardy!' star James Holzhauer's leaker could face legal trouble
Producers have promised to go after the person or people responsible.
In Michigan, Warren touts plan to boost US manufacturing
Elizabeth Warren is launching her first tour of Michigan as a Democratic presidential candidate on Tuesday with a proposal to boost domestic manufacturing, including the creation of a Cabinet-level department charged with "creating and defending" American jobs.
Watchdog says FBI has access to about 640M photographs
A government watchdog says the FBI has access to about 640 million photographs — including from driver's licenses, passports and mugshots — that can be searched using facial recognition technology.
Poor Americans likely to be hit hardest by new US tariffs
The biggest victims of President Donald Trump's tariffs won't necessarily be Mexicans or Chinese or young urbanites who will have to pay more for avocado toast.
At stores and online, health care moves closer to customers
CVS Health is pushing deeper into health services with plans to add dietitians, medical equipment and space for the occasional yoga class to 1,500 stores over the next few years.
The Latest: Renault delays decision on Fiat Chrysler merger
The Latest on Fiat Chrysler's proposal to merge with Renault (all times local): 5:55 p.m.
Uber shares rise as quiet period ends
Less than a month since its market debut, Uber says the IRS is reviewing its 2013 and 2014 taxes.
EU legal expert says online defamation enforceable worldwide
A top European Union legal adviser says social media networks like Facebook could be ordered to take down anywhere in the world any text, photo or other material judged defamatory by a court.
Europe's split economy: factories hurt as consumers do well
The unemployment rate has fallen fell to its lowest since August 2008 in the 19 countries that use the euro, as domestic demand keeps growth chugging despite ill winds from slowing global trade.
Millennial Money: How to share a deed without an 'I do'
My partner had a goal: He wanted to be a homeowner by 30.
Top Russian internet firm reportedly under pressure on data
Russia's leading internet company says it's committed to data privacy as it responds to reports that the national intelligence agency is pressuring it into handing over encryption keys.
Cyprus, Greece, Armenia pledge closer ties, boost stability
The foreign ministers of Cyprus, Greece and Armenia say they have laid the foundations to forge closer ties and help promote stability and prosperity in the region.
Philadelphia has an expensive bed bug problem, study claims
A new report by Terminix found Philadelphia was the “most bed bug-infested” city in the U.S. while New York came right after.
Scandinavian Airlines stops duty free sales to cut emissions
Scandinavian Airlines says it will stop selling duty-free goods on its flights to reduce the weight of its aircraft and save fuel and ultimately reduce carbon emissions, saying "every step on the way to sustainable travel is important."
South Africa's economy plummets by most in a decade
South Africa says its economy dropped by the largest amount in about a decade, hurting newly elected President Cyril Ramaphosa's efforts at growth and reforms.
China issues travel alerts, slams US 'interference'
The U.S. Trade Representative and Treasury Department have issued a statement defending Washington's strategy in its trade dispute with Beijing.
Anheuser-Busch partners with solar farm to meet energy goals
Anheuser-Busch is making good on its pledge to be a more renewable brewer.















