Germany's Siemens announces 2,700 job cuts
German industrial equipment maker Siemens says it is cutting 2,700 jobs globally at its power and gas company as it seeks to make cost savings.
Correction: Steel Plant-Pollution story
Another fire at U.S. Steel's massive coke plant outside Pittsburgh knocked a key pollution control system offline Monday, triggering a health warning as officials monitored the air around the plant for signs of a release of toxic sulfur dioxide.
Asian markets mostly edge higher ahead of Fed meeting
U.S. stocks edged higher in early trading on Wall Street Monday following two weeks of gains.
Oregon Democrats rally behind cap-and-trade emissions plan
Oregon is on the precipice of becoming the second state after California to adopt a cap-and-trade program, a market-based approach to lowering the greenhouse gas emissions behind global warming.
Enbridge to begin rock, soil sampling in Straits of Mackinac
Enbridge Inc. said Monday that it is moving ahead with the collection of rock and soil samples in the Straits of Mackinac while it prepares for a court battle with Michigan's governor over a planned oil pipeline tunnel there.
Blackout in South America raises questions about power grid
As lights turned back on across Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay after a massive blackout hit tens of millions people, authorities were still largely in the dark about what caused the collapse of the interconnected grid and tallied the damage from the unforeseen disaster.
Business Highlights
___ Why US-China trade war risks hurting firms in both countries WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. businesses are imploring President Donald Trump not to expand his tariffs to $300 billion in goods from China that have so far been spared in his trade war with Beijing.
Lockheed Martin announces $142M expansion of Arkansas plant
Lockheed Martin says it is spending $142 million and hiring 326 new workers over the next few years as it expands its south Arkansas facility.
AP Interview: Airbus is ready for pilotless jets - are you?
The chief salesman for Airbus says his company already has the technology to fly passenger planes without pilots at all — and is working on winning over regulators and travelers to the idea.
The Latest: Airbus is ready for autonomous planes; are you?
The Latest on the Paris Air Show (all times local): 9:55 a.m.
Shell fined for explosions, gas leak at Dutch chemical plant
A Dutch court has fined oil giant Shell 2.5 million euros ($2.8 million) for breaching Dutch labor and environmental laws in a case linked to two explosions and a gas leak at a chemical plant south of Rotterdam.
Boeing: Defense, aerospace market to grow to $8.7T
Demand for commercial jets will grow to $3.1 trillion by 2028 as passenger volumes increase, according to research from Boeing.
Airbus, in blow to Boeing, to launch new long-range jet
The jet could create new opportunities for markets where demand for international travel is not as robust.
France, Germany sign European jet fighter deal
France, Germany and Spain agreed Monday to develop a European fighter jet and air combat system, as they bolster efforts to reduce their dependency on the United States.
Boeing CEO acknowledges 'mistake' in handling of cockpit warning problem before fatal Max jet crashes
Boeing CEO acknowledges 'mistake' in handling of cockpit warning problem before Max jet crashes in Ethiopia, Indonesia.
Will it work? Glitzy casino opening on industrial waterfront
A $28 million statue of Popeye by the artist Jeff Koons.
Agency recommends current 80K attendance cap at Burning Man
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is recommending attendance be capped at existing levels for the next 10 years at the annual Burning Man counter-culture festival in the desert 100 miles (160 kilometers) north of Reno.
Judge grants American Airlines an order against 2 unions
A federal judge is ordering unions that represent American Airlines mechanics not to interfere in the airline's operations.
FAA proposes $715,000 fine for Allegiant over engine work
Federal safety regulators want to fine Allegiant Air more than $715,000, saying the discount airline failed to properly fix an engine that put out hotter-than-normal exhaust fumes.
Markets Right Now: Stocks fall on fresh concerns about trade
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.















