US stocks struggle for direction amid trade tensions, M&A news
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq are poised for their fifth consecutive positive month, and the Nasdaq was set to post its strongest August percentage gain since 2018.
Coca-Cola to buy UK coffee chain Costa for $5.1B
Costa has nearly 4,000 retail outlets in more than 30 countries.
Stronger gun sales catapult Smith & Wesson owner's stock
American Outdoor Brands beat Wall Street’s expectations for quarterly earnings.
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday
U.S. stocks skidded late Thursday following a report that the Trump administration could put tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods as early as next week.
Scandal-plagued Wells Fargo still has friend in Berkshire's Buffett
Another scandal at the California-based bank hasn’t deterred the Oracle of Omaha's confidence.
Apple should not buy Tesla, according to Warren Buffett
The “Oracle of Omaha” doesn’t think buying Tesla is a good investment for Apple.
Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO confronted by shareholder over gun policies
David Almasi is part of a conservative group that focuses on free-market investor activism.
Campbell Soup plans to sell international, fresh units
Campbell Soup Co. plans to focus on its core snacks and soup business in North America and sell its international business, paying down debt.
Markets Right Now: Stocks slide after run to record highs
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US stocks sink, threatening four-day winning streak
U.S. stocks are dipping Thursday morning after a four-day rally brought major indexes to record highs.
Campbell Soup plans to sell international business and Fresh unit
The move would abandon efforts to become a more fresh-oriented company.
Global stocks fall as weak dollar weighs on sentiment
Asian markets were mixed Thursday as positive sentiment from U.S. economic data and the country's willingness to strike a trade deal with Canada was shaken by a weaker dollar.
Stocks drop amid renewed concerns over China tariffs
Bloomberg reported that Trump has told aides he wants to impose tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods.
Asian stocks mixed as weak dollar weighs on US economic data
U.S. stock indexes are slightly higher Wednesday morning as technology companies continue to climb.
Jack Daniel's maker warns US-EU trade conflict will hurt bottom line
The company has already raised prices on its products in some markets to offset the European Union’s 25 percent tariff on American whiskey products.
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___ Canada stunned and worried about Trump trade threats TORONTO (AP) — Canadians are stunned by the repeated broadsides from what has long been their closest ally and some have even begun boycotts.
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
U.S. stocks climbed Wednesday behind gains for big technology companies and Amazon.
Dick's Sporting Goods: Gun policy change, Under Armour to blame for weak results
The company discontinued sales of rifles and enacted a 21-and-over age limit on all firearm sales after a deadly shooting at a Florida high school left 17 dead last February.
Markets Right Now: After a shaky start, stocks end higher
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Global stocks steady as US markets appear to lose momentum
Asian stock markets edged higher Wednesday after Wall Street gained on strength in technology and retailing shares.













