Taxes

Christie wants tax credit program overhaul to attract Amazon

Gov. Chris Christie wants lawmakers to approve major changes to a state tax incentive program that has awarded billions of dollars to draw businesses to the state in a drive to persuade Amazon to build its second headquarters in New Jersey.

European stocks get boost from rising dollar

Asian stock markets turned mostly lower on Wednesday as investors awaited the outlines of U.S. tax overhaul plans by President Donald Trump while news headlines on geopolitical tensions surrounding North Korea have quieted.