Beyond Meat opens first production plant outside US
Plant-based meat company Beyond Meat is opening its first production facility outside the U.S. The El Segundo, California-based company is partnering with Dutch meat producer Zandbergen World's Finest Meat.
International Energy Agency: nuclear needed for climate goal
The International Energy Agency says the premature closure of nuclear power plants and failure to build new ones could make it harder to meet global targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
US consumer confidence hits highest level since November
American consumers felt more confident this month, shrugging off a rocky stock market and heightened trade tensions between the United States and China.
Amazon considering office space in New York City: report
Amazon is reportedly looking for office space in New York City months after it pulled out of its plan to build a second headquarters in Long Island City following opposition from city and state officials.
Monaco’s millionaires make up nearly a third of country’s population
Travelers in Monaco will most likely run into a millionaire while walking in the streets of the tiny European country.
Global Payments buying Total System Services in $21.5B deal
Global Payments is buying Total System Services in an all-stock deal valued at $21.5 billion, the third major acquisition in the payment processing sector this year.
Ramadan in Mideast is for fasting and Facebook, data shows
The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, with its long days of fasting and prayer meant to draw worshippers closer to God and away from worldly distractions, is being reshaped by technology.
US home prices rise at slowest pace in 6½ years
U.S. home prices rose at the slowest pace in more than six years in March, a sign weaker sales are keeping a lid on price increases.
IHOP teases a name change – again
IHOP took to social media to tease its fans and announce another name change.
Chinese tourism to US declines for first time since 2003
Chinese travel to the U.S. has dropped to its lowest since 2003, according to new data.
Social Security: What is the best age to begin collecting?
Here’s a list of some little-known Social Security benefits. Putting your knowledge to good use can make a big difference in your retirement income.
World stocks subdued, focus on trade war after US holiday
Asian stocks mostly rose in muted trading Tuesday in the absence of major market-driving news on trade negotiations during President Donald Trump's visit to Japan.
Sports Illustrated sold to Authentic Brands Group for $110 million
Meredith Corp announced Monday that it has sold Sports Illustrated, the brand, to Authentic Brand Groups LLC for $110 million.
France: No jobs must be lost in Renault-Fiat Chrysler tie-up
France's finance minister says the planned merger between Renault and Fiat Chrysler will only happen if French jobs are protected.
SAS says 6-day pilot strike cost it $68 million
Scandinavian Airlines says that a six-day pilot strike that led to the cancellation of 4,000 flights and affected more than 370,000 passengers cost 650 million kronor ($68 million).
Asian shares up in muted trading after Trump visit to Japan
Shares advanced Monday in Europe after centrists lost ground to pro-business and environmentalist groups in elections for the 28-nation bloc's parliamentary assembly.
New auto giant? Fiat Chrysler wants to merge with Renault
Fiat Chrysler is proposing a merger with French carmaker Renault aimed at saving billions of dollars for both companies.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump promises not just the moon, but Mars
President Donald Trump dismissed the hard realities of his trade dispute with China as mere foolishness Monday and told people to expect humans on Mars "very shortly," which isn't happening.
As North Dakota oil soars, so does waste of natural gas
Natural gas is being burned off and wasted at record levels in North Dakota because development of the pipelines and processing facilities needed to handle it has not kept pace.
Greece: Stock market rallies after PM calls early election
Greece's stock market has opened up 5 percent, the morning after Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras called snap general elections following a resounding defeat of his left-wing Syriza party in European elections.

















