Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after … BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday after U.S. stocks rose to records despite President-elect Donald Trump’s latest talk about tariffs, which caused only ripples …
Walmart’s DEI rollback signals a profound shift in … NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart’s sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift taking hold at U.S. companies that are re-evaluating …
Canadian officials blast Trump’s tariff threat and … TORONTO (AP) — Canadian officials on Tuesday blasted President-elect Donald’s Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs, as the leader of the country’s most populous province …
Shoplifting ring stole $2M in cosmetics and clothes … NEW YORK (AP) — A shoplifting ring that stole nearly $2 million in clothes and beauty products from Macy’s and other well-known stores in the U.S. and then resold them in New …
Stock market today: Wall Street hits records despite … NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to records Tuesday after Donald Trump’s latest talk about tariffs created only some ripples on Wall Street, even if they could roil the global …
Small business owners breathe easier over labor costs … Small business owners have had a mostly positive reaction to a judge’s decision to strike down an overtime rule that would have qualified more workers for overtime pay. On Nov. …
Federal Reserve officials signal cautious path for … WASHINGTON (AP) — With inflation still elevated, Federal Reserve officials expressed caution at their last meeting about cutting interest rates too quickly, adding to uncertainty …
US consumer confidence ticks higher on better outlook … WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ outlook on the economy improved modestly in November, lifted by expectations for lower inflation and more hiring. The Conference Board, a business …
Federal agency raises the size of most single-family … The Federal Housing Finance Agency is increasing the size of home loans that the government can guarantee against default as it takes into account rising housing prices. Beginning …
Best Buy posts another quarterly sales drop while … NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy, the nation’s largest consumer electronics chain, reported another quarterly drop in sales as Americans continued to tighten their purse strings on appliances …
Trump’s latest tariff plan aims at multiple countries. … WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has identified what he sees as an all-purpose fix for what ails America: Slap huge new tariffs on foreign goods entering the United …
Interpol clamps down on cybercrime and arrests over … DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Interpol arrested 1,006 suspects in Africa during a massive two-month operation, clamping down on cybercrime that left tens of thousands of victims, including …
What Black Friday’s history tells us about holiday … NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday shopping season is about to reach full speed with Black Friday, which kicks off the post-Thanksgiving retail rush later this week. The annual sales …
What is the EU-Mercosur trade agreement and why does … PARIS (AP) — After more than 20 years of negotiations, the 27-nation European Union and Mercosur — a South American trade bloc of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia …
Newsom says California could offer electric vehicle … SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could offer rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates a federal tax credit for people who buy …
Kohl’s names Michaels CEO Ashley Buchanan to assume … NEW YORK (AP) — Department store retailer Kohl’s Inc. says Michaels CEO and retail veteran Ashley Buchanan will take over its top job, effective January 15. Buchanan succeeds …
Macy’s says employee hid up to $154 million in expenses, … Macy’s reported stronger-than-expected sales for the third quarter and said it’s delaying the release of its full quarterly results after it discovered an employee intentionally …
Stock market today: Dow hits another record as stocks … NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose Monday, with those benefiting the most from lower interest rates and a stronger economy leading the way. The S&P 500 climbed 0.3% to pull closer …
Detroit’s iconic Renaissance Center could see 2 towers … DETROIT (AP) — Two towers at Detroit’s iconic Renaissance Center would be razed and the complex converted to a mix of housing and offices under an ambitious $1.6 billion plan …
Warren Buffett gives away another $1.1B and plans … OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Investor Warren Buffett renewed his Thanksgiving tradition of giving by handing out more than $1.1 billion of Berkshire Hathaway stock to four of his family’s …
