Public will decide future of Mexico's $13 billion airport
Mexico City's new airport is already about a third completed, but its future comes down to a public vote this week in a political high-wire act by the country's president-elect that could shut down Mexico's largest infrastructure project in recent memory.
Norwegian fund, German utility exchange barbs over coal mine
A Norwegian pension fund is doubling down on its criticism of German utility firm RWE over the power company's long-term plans to use coal.
Sears suppliers haunted by ghost of Toys R Us
The ghost of Toys R Us is haunting Sears suppliers.
Southwest 3Q profit rises, investors fret about rising costs
Southwest Airlines is reporting profits rose more than 16 percent, to $615 million during the third quarter.
Russian rocket puts satellite into orbit, 1st since failure
A Russian Soyuz rocket put a military satellite in orbit on Thursday, its first successful launch since a similar rocket failed earlier this month to deliver a crew to the International Space Station.
High fuel costs cut sharply into American Airlines profit
Higher fuel costs slashed third-quarter profit at American Airlines by nearly half, and the company says it is responding by growing more slowly and cutting unprofitable flights.
Belgium picks US F-35As fighter planes to replace aging F16s
The Belgian government has picked the U.S. F-35A fighter plane to succeed its aging fleet of F16s, a decision criticized for its cost when a European alternative was also available.
Stocks recover in European trading; Wall Street seen rising
Shares tumbled in Asia on Thursday, led by declines in semiconductor makers and other technology-oriented shares, after another torrent of selling on Wall Street.
Lufthansa interested in Alitalia with Italian state stake
The chairman of Lufthansa's regional Air Dolomiti airline says the German carrier remains interested in Alitalia and that the government's plan to take a stake has potential advantages.
Malaysia ex-PM, ex-treasury, spy chiefs charged with graft
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak and his ex-treasury chief have been jointly charged with criminal breach of trust involving 6.64 billion ringgit ($1.6 billion).
UK's May faces down critics but 'no deal' Brexit chaos looms
Britain's National Audit Office says smugglers and other organized criminals are likely to exploit gaps in border enforcement if the country leaves the European Union without an agreement because necessary preparations may not be completed in time.
Boeing 3Q profit rises 31 percent, tops expectations
Boeing is topping expectations for the third quarter and raising its outlook for the year on burgeoning defense spending.
Rising scruples in European countries over Saudi arms sales
The killing of writer Jamal Khashoggi has prompted soul-searching in many European countries about their sale of arms to Saudi Arabia, long one of the biggest buyers of sophisticated Western weaponry.
Polish national airline cancels flights amid employee strike
Poland's national airline LOT is cancelling some flights as some crew members are striking to protest layoffs and demand better working conditions.
Boeing shares jump after strong quarterly results
The aerospace giant reported earnings per share of $3.58.
World markets mixed as investors monitor earnings
Asian markets turned mixed on Wednesday as traders mulled over the impact of tariffs on corporate America, after big industrial companies admitted that they were facing rising costs.
Asian markets mixed as US businesses caution against tariffs
Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday as traders mulled over the impact of tariffs on corporate America, after big industrial companies admitted that they were facing rising costs.
Asian shares mostly higher on strong Japan factory data
U.S. stocks slumped broadly in early trading Tuesday, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average down more than 500 points and extending the market's recent string of losses.
Acrimony over trade, politics sinking China-US ties further
The White House's move to expand Washington's dispute with Beijing beyond trade and technology and into accusations of political meddling have sunk relations between the world's two largest economies to their lowest level since the end of the Cold War.
Target offers two-day shipping with no minimums for holiday
Target will be offering two-day shipping with no minimum purchase this holiday, raising the stakes in the delivery wars during the busiest shopping season of the year.














