Cracks appear in German government over planned climate law
Divisions between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and her coalition partners appear to be widening over plans for an ambitious law to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
China retaliates on tariffs, stock markets go into a slide
Companies are waiting to see how China will retaliate for President Donald Trump's latest tariff hikes on Chinese imports while economists warned the escalating dispute could slow growth.
Perdue barbecues to sell Japanese on buying more US beef
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has picked up his barbeque tongs to convey his message to Japan: Buy more American beef.
Questions loom for Nissan with former chairman Ghosn gone
Nissan is seeing sales and profits tumble, as its once revered former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, awaits trial on charges of financial misconduct.
Shares fall in Asia after no deal in China-US trade talks
Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Monday after trade talks between the U.S. and China wrapped up Friday without an agreement.
Why tariff war threatens Beijing's global economic ambitions
China's intensified tariff war with the Trump administration is threatening Beijing's ambition to transform itself into the dominant player in global technology.
No air quality concerns detected after Texas barge collision
Officials say air monitoring hasn't raised health concerns as cleanup efforts continue following a collision at a busy commercial waterway near Houston involving four vessels that caused a toxic gasoline product to leak into the water.
Pakistan secures preliminary deal for $6B IMF bailout
The International Monetary Fund says it has reached a preliminary agreement with Pakistan for a $6 billion bailout over the next three years to finance sweeping economic reforms.
'Pikachu' tries to dethrone the 'Avengers,' but just misses
"Avengers: Endgame" has topped the box office again in its third weekend in theaters.
Washington to offer first 'public option' insurance in US
Washington is set to become the first state to enter the private health insurance market with a universally available public option.
Want free TV? Owner of 'Chicken Soup' books is betting on it
Costs for cable and video services like Netflix are rising.
Trump's tariffs on China: What are they? How do they work?
President Donald Trump has heightened tensions with China by escalating his tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods from 10% to 25%.
Uber, Lyft losses keep competitors at bay
A fare war between Uber and Lyft has led to billions of dollars in losses for both ride-hailing companies as they fight for passengers and drivers.
States bring price fixing suit against generic drug makers
Attorneys general from more than 40 states are alleging the nation's largest generic drug manufacturers conspired to artificially inflate and manipulate prices for more than 100 different generic drugs, including treatments for diabetes, cancer, arthritis and other medical conditions.
Busy Texas waterway remains partially closed after collision
A busy commercial waterway near Houston remains partially closed following a collision involving four vessels that caused a toxic gasoline product to leak into the water.
Company says it was told duck boats were OK before sinking
An entertainment company that owned a duck boat involved in a fatal sinking on a Missouri lake last summer disputes that an independent investigator told it its vehicles did not comply with a government standard.
Trump has long seen previous US trade agreements as losers
President Donald Trump's combative approach to trade has been one of the main constants among his often-shifting political views.
Mother's Day spending to near $25 billion this year
The NRF also anticipates that men will outspend women at $237 compared to $158.
Potential sale of shuttered GM plant clouded with doubt
The fate of a shuttered General Motors plant in Ohio remains very much up in the air even after a tweet from President Donald Trump heralded the potential sale of a factory he has shown an intense interest in saving.
Don’t want to buy a car? Rent your neighbor’s
The peer-to-peer car-sharing industry is changing the way we think about vehicle ownership and how we travel.














