Trump administration takes step toward replacing NAFTA
The Trump administration has triggered the process for submitting a bill to Congress that would implement the president's new trade deal with Canada and Mexico.
Is it 'molecules of freedom' or just natural gas?
It's hard to generate interest in a news release about liquefied natural gas exports, but a high-ranking Trump administration official succeeded by calling the stuff "molecules of U.S. freedom."
Judge orders Facebook to turn over records on data privacy
A Delaware judge is ordering Facebook to turn over internal records regarding data privacy and access to user data.
Energy secretary: US aims to making fossil fuels cleaner
U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry says the Trump administration is committed to making fossil fuels cleaner rather than imposing "draconian" regulations on oil, gas and coal.
Tennessee governor against union vote at Volkswagen plant
Tennessee Republican Gov. Bill Lee says he opposes a push by the United Auto Workers union to organize Volkswagen's lone U.S. plant in the state.
Gap's 1Q results fall short of Wall Street estimates
Gap Inc. reported fiscal first-quarter results on Thursday that fell well short of analysts' expectations, sending the company's stock tumbling more than 10% in after-market trading.
Enbridge offers 2024 finish for Great Lakes tunnel project
Enbridge Inc. says it's setting a firm deadline for completing a proposed oil pipeline tunnel beneath a key Great Lakes channel.
Business Highlights
___ Why the US economy may have already peaked for the year WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.1% annual rate in the January-March quarter — a pace that will likely prove to be the high-water mark for the year before growth weakens in the coming months.
PVH and Movado slide while Burlington and DSW rise
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Thursday: PVH Corp., down $14.76 to $84.49
State sues e-cigarette maker, says it targets youth market
Massachusetts has sued a national retailer of electronic cigarette and vaping products, alleging the company violated state law by targeting minors for sales of its merchandise, Attorney General Maura Healey announced Thursday.
Why the US economy may have already peaked for the year
Enjoy it while it lasts.
Dig in! $400M Corpus Christi Ship Channel expansion begins
Let the digging begin.
Markets Right Now: Stocks end a wobbly day slightly higher
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
College enrollments continue to drop
This year marks the seventh consecutive decline.
A glance at US mortgage rates: down for 5th straight week
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell for the fifth consecutive week, tipping the key 30-year loan average below 4% for the first time in nearly a year and a half This week Last week Year ago 30-year fixed 3.99 4.06 4.56 15-year fixed 3.46 3.51 4.06 5-year adjustable 3.60 3.68 3.80
US long-term mortgage rates fall; 30-year average below 4%
U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell for the fifth consecutive week, tipping the key 30-year loan average below 4% for the first time in nearly a year and a half.
US-China trade dispute weighing on retail sector
Pressure from the trade dispute between the U.S. and China is weighing on the retail sector, with shares of many in the industry falling in premarket trading on Thursday.
NBA stars Steph Curry, Chris Paul among top players facing stiff tax liabilities
The NBA finals between the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors kick off this week.
NASCAR champ Kurt Busch buys America's heroes tickets for every race
Kurt Busch honors military with free tickets to every NASCAR race.
Six social media safety tips
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