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  • Asian shares fall back on trade worries, tech outlook

    Asian shares fall back on trade worries, tech outlook

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• Apr 20

  • ZTE protests 'unfair' US penalty, says it's seeking solution

    Chinese tech company ZTE protests 'unfair' US penalty, says it's seeking legal solution

    Apr 20

• Apr 20

  • Asian shares fall back on trade worries, tech outlook

    Asian shares fall back on trade worries, tech outlook

    Apr 20

• Apr 19

  • As doors close in the US, China's Huawei shifts to Europe

    As doors close in the US, Chinese telecoms and smartphone giant Huawei shifts focus to Europe

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Southwest Airlines sought more time for engine inspections

    Southwest Airlines sought more time last year to inspect fan blades like the one that snapped off during one of its flights Tuesday in an engine...

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Reports: Wells Fargo to be fined $1B as early as Friday

    Reports: Federal regulators plan to fine Wells Fargo as much as $1 billion as early as Friday for abuses tied to its auto lending and mortgage...

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Business Highlights

    Business Highlights

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Mattel CEO to step down after being at helm for 14 months

    Mattel's CEO Margaret Georgiadis is leaving the company; company names a Mattel director and former studio exec

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • How major US stock indexes fared Thursday

    Stocks closed broadly lower, snapping a three-day winning streak for the market

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Philip Morris and Procter & Gamble stumble as Amazon surges

    Philip Morris International and Procter & Gamble fall while Amazon.com and American Express jump

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Markets Right Now: First loss this week for US stocks

    Stocks closed lower for the first time this week, weighed down by losses in technology and consumer products companies.

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Correction: Obit-Mellon story

    Correction: Obit-Mellon story

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Anne Wojcicki, CEO of 23andMe, shares advice on overcoming setbacks

    Before launching 23andME, Anne Wojcicki spent 10 years working in healthcare.

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Even as markets shake, investors seek the riskiest corners

    Even as stock markets struggle around the world, investors are continuing to pour money into funds that invest in stocks from China, Brazil and other...

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Proper use of oxygen mask could be lifesaving

    If airline oxygen masks drop, putting one over your mouth and nose for best results

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Cell phones, biometrics fuel jump in bank account ownership

    Roughly seven out of every 10 adults worldwide now has some form of a bank account, the World Bank said, fueled by the proliferation of cell...

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Ghost in the machine: Indian motorcycles may self-start

    Ghost in the machine: Faulty switch can cause some Indian motorcycles to start by themselves

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Average US 30-year mortgage rate rose to 4.47 percent

    Long-term U.S. mortgage rates climbed upward this week, slightly worsening affordability for homebuyers

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • When to ignore credit card advice

    Credit card advice isn't one-size-fits-all, and in some cases generic tips could hurt more than help

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • A glance at US mortgage rates

    A glance at US mortgage rates

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • P&G reports flat 3Q profit, buys Merck unit

    P&G reports flat 3Q profit on tougher competition as it expands with Merck unit purchase

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Global stocks take a breather as oil price rally continues

    Global stock markets traded in fairly narrow ranges Thursday following a solid rebound based on waning fears about a trade war

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba sets plans for Thailand

    Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba to step up investments in Thailand

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Unilever announces share buyback, dividend boost

    Unilever, the consumer goods multinational whose brands include Dove, Knorr and Ben & Jerry's, says that it is planning a share buyback worth up to 6...

    Apr 19

• Apr 19

  • Novartis 1Q profit jumps 12 percent as heart drug sales soar

    Swiss pharmaceuticals company Novartis says net income jumped 12 percent in the first quarter, pointing to explosive growth in its heart-failure drug...

    Apr 19

• Apr 18

  • Asian shares higher on optimism about global growth

    Asian shares higher as optimism on global economy helps investors shake off worries about geopolitical risks

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • North Korea has a new budget and it's full of fiscal hijinks

    North Korean Economics 101: Pyongyang's new national budget reflects steady growth, gives big boosts to just about everything and perplexes experts...

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • US sorghum growers fear China tariffs could cost them dearly

    American sorghum farmers fear they will lose their largest export market if China follows through with a tariff on their crop

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • American Express 1Q profits rise 31 percent, helped by taxes

    Credit card giant American Express says it had the second-highest quarterly profit in its history last quarter, driven by strong customer spending on...

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • Amazon says it has more than 100 million paid Prime members

    Amazon says it has 100 million paid Prime members, the first time the company has given out a specific number on its paid subscriber base

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • Liquidation firms win bid for The Bon-Ton Stores

    Department store operator The Bon-Ton Stores facing liquidation after bankruptcy auction

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • Business Highlights

    Business Highlights

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • US manufacturers seek relief from steel and aluminum tariffs

    Small and medium-size US manufacturers seek exemptions from Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday

    The major U.S. stock indexes closed mostly higher Wednesday, led by gains in energy and industrial companies

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • Textron and CSX rise while IBM and Lam Research skid

    Textron, CSX and Best Buy climb while IBM, Lam Research and Adtran tumble

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • Road to homeownership gets rockier this spring as rates rise

    A dearth of homes for sale, rising prices and a recent climb in mortgage rates dim prospects for buyers this spring homebuying season

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • Fed survey finds worries about higher tariffs

    Federal Reserve latest business survey finds concerns about impact of Trump's trade policies

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • Markets Right Now: Solid earnings help lift US stock indexes

    Stocks are closing broadly higher on Wall Street as investors respond to some positive company earnings reports.

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • 3 more Nike execs depart amid probe into workplace behavior

    3 more Nike execs leave amid investigation into workplace behavior

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • IRS: millions able to file taxes with system working again

    IRS says website and systems are fully operational after Tax Day outage

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • Trump's actions and threats involving tariffs, at a glance

    Trump's actions and threats involving tariffs on imports to the US, at a glance

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • Bump stock maker shutting down business

    Slide Fire, the maker of bump stock devices that allow semi-automatic rifles to shoot continuously, is shutting down its business

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • Tradeoff: No cash but faster lines as restaurants forgo cash

    A small but growing number of restaurants are cashless, telling customers they can pay by credit or debit cards or smartphones, but not bills or coins

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • Amazon partners with Best Buy on smart TVs, a "win-win"

    Amazon partners with Best Buy to get its burgeoning suite of tech products in front of customers

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • GM replaces Cadillac president after US sales decline

    General Motors has replaced the head of its Cadillac luxury brand, which has struggled for years to compete against German and Japanese luxury...

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • Landing the right house in a tough market for homebuyers

    Shoppers need nerve, savvy and preferably cash to survive this home-buying season

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • Review: Amazon brings fitting room home with Prime Wardrobe

    Review: Amazon's Prime Wardrobe offers lots to choose from, but accessories may make the difference

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • Road to homeownership gets rockier this spring as rates rise

    A dearth of homes for sale, rising prices and a recent climb in mortgage rates dim prospects for buyers this spring homebuying season

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • Eni investing 7 billion euros in Italy over 4 years

    Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi says that the oil giant will invest 7 billion euros ($8.6 billion) in activities in its home country of Italy over the next...

    Apr 18

• Apr 18

  • Ford uses van service to enter medical transport business

    Ford is getting into the non-emergency medical transportation business as it moves toward making money off its experimental ventures in new mobility

    Apr 18