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  • VW wants to storm car market with cheaper electric model

    Automaker Volkswagen says it will invest 44 billion euros ($50 billion) in developing autonomous and electric cars and expand the appeal of...

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  • Retailers, tech companies weigh on US stock market; Oil up

    U.S. stock indexes are now mostly lower in afternoon trading, placing the market on course to end the week with sharp loss

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  • US industrial production ticks up 0.1 percent in October

    US industrial production rose a modest 0.1 percent pace in October

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  • Markets Right Now: Stocks move lower on Wall Street

    U.S. stock indexes are down in midday trading as losses in retailers and internet and technology companies outweigh gains elsewhere in the market.

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• Nov 16

  • US energy official sees 'great promise' in eastern Med

    A U.S. State Department official says Washington sees 'great promise' in developing energy resources in the eastern Mediterranean as ExxonMobil began...

    Nov 16

• Nov 16

  • US industrial production expanded at modest 0.1 percent in October

    US industrial production expanded at modest 0.1 percent in October

    Nov 16

• Nov 16

  • World markets subdued on trade, Brexit tensions

    World markets are subdued amid trade tensions and political risks surrounding Britain's exit from the European Union.

    Nov 16

• Nov 16

  • Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg under fire over mishandling Russian meddling

    Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg under fire after NYT report.

    Nov 16

• Nov 15

  • Asia shares mixed on uncertainty over trade tensions

    Asian shares are mixed in early trading on concerns over the outlook for a breakthrough in the China-U.S. trade dispute

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • Business Highlights

    Business Highlights

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • How major US stock indexes fared Thursday

    Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Thursday, breaking a five-day losing streak for the market

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • Dillard's, KB Home fall; Oracle, Berry Global rise

    Dillard's, KB Home fall; Oracle, Berry Global rise

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • Markets Right Now: Stocks erase early loss, finish higher

    A rebound in technology stocks helped the market erase an early loss and finish higher, breaking a five-day losing streak.

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • Fed announces wide-ranging review of its practices

    Federal Reserve launches wide-ranging review of how it conducts monetary policy

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • Senate confirms Kansas bank regulator Bowman for Fed board

    Senate confirms Trump's nomination of Kansas bank regulator Michelle Bowman to Federal Reserve board

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • Walmart flexes its muscle against Amazon

    Walmart's latest quarterly report shows it can flex its muscle against Amazon

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • Stocks have struggled in 2018. Bonds too. Oh, and gold.

    Even the most balanced investors have gotten knocked on their heels this year

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • A glance at US mortgage rates

    A glance at US mortgage rates

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • US retail sales rose a solid 0.8 percent last month

    US retail sales rose a solid 0.8 percent in October, led by strong sales of autos, appliances

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • JC Penney withdraws profit guidance, cuts sales outlook

    JC Penney withdraws profit guidance and cuts sales outlook

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • Consumers want SUVs as automakers push sales of electric cars

    Electric cars make up a tiny fraction of the market.

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • US average mortgage rates flat to higher; 30-year 4.94 pct.

    US average mortgage rates flat to higher; 30-year average at 4.94 percent

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • AP Exclusive: Walmart US CEO talks technology, workers

    AP Exclusive: Walmart's U.S. Chief Greg Foran talks technology, workers and the holiday season

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • US retail sales rose a solid 0.8 percent in October, led by strong sales of autos, appliances

    US retail sales rose a solid 0.8 percent in October, led by strong sales of autos, appliances

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • Stocks mostly rise but Europe weighed down by Brexit discord

    Global stocks are mostly higher, but European markets are down as discord within the British government threatened a newly agreed Brexit deal.

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • Electronic driving systems don't always work, tests show

    Testing by AAA shows that electronic driver assist systems on the road today may not stay in their lanes or spot stationary objects in time to avoid a...

    Nov 15

• Nov 14

  • Hearing reveals chilling details of fatal Southwest flight

    The harrowing details from a fatal Southwest flight in April are being released for the first time Wednesday during a hearing with the National...

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • Asian stocks lower after Wall Street fall, Brexit approval

    Asian stocks lower after Wall Street falls for fifth day and British Cabinet endorses Brexit deal

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • Powell sees potential threats from global slowdown

    Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says the U.S. economy is performing well but he's eyeing potential risks ahead

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • A look at what's in Amazon's new deal with Virginia

    Amazon's announcement that it plans to put at least 25,000 highly paid new workers in a new Arlington headquarters is no ordinary economic development...

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • California's PG&E rocked as wildfire liability concerns rise

    PG&E's stock has lost more than 20 percent of its value Wednesday after the utility said it does not have nearly enough insurance coverage if it is...

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • Business Highlights

    Business Highlights

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • Stung by Amazon's rejection, cities look on the bright side

    The 18 North American cities that were not picked by Amazon for its new headquarters are bearing the rejection with a mix of reflection,...

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • Canada Goose, Tahoe rise; Macy's, Blue Apron fall

    Canada Goose, Tahoe rise; Macy's, Blue Apron fall

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • EU trade chief says hit list of US products being developed

    EU trade chief says target list of US products being prepared if Trump imposes auto tariffs

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • Uber loss grows in 3Q; company says it's investing in future

    Uber's net loss widened by $177 million in the third quarter as the ride-hailing giant continued to invest ahead of a planned public stock offering...

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday

    Technology companies and banks led stocks lower on a turbulent day on Wall Street, extending the market's slide to a fifth day

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • Need a quick grocery run? Call Ford

    Ford, Walmart and Postmates have teamed up to bring grocery items to your door.

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • Markets Right Now: Tech, banks lead US stock indexes lower

    Technology companies and banks led stocks lower on Wall Street, extending the market's slide to a fifth day.

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • The Latest: Hearing on fatal Southwest Air flight concludes

    Hearing on fatal Southwest Airlines flight concludes, but investigation continues

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • Going cash-free is making more sense for consumers, businesses

    Navigating everyday life without cash is a growing trend that comes with benefits.

    Nov 14

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• Nov 14

  • Tips for reducing the risk of trouble during a company party

    The holiday party at a small business can be fraught with legal problems if staffers or guests drink too much

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • Macy's charges into the holiday shopping season like a boss

    Macy's is hitting on all cylinders heading into the holiday season with growth online and in stores

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • US subpoenas Snap Inc. on IPO disclosures, after shareholder lawsuit over Instagram

    Last year, Snap shareholders sued the company over IPO disclosures.

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • Uber, Lyft to offer rewards programs similar to airlines

    Uber and Lyft are rolling out loyalty programs similar to airline frequent flyer miles

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • Cutting them off: Owners ponder limits on alcohol at parties

    Business owners concerned about sexual misconduct as well as the safety of their staffers and guests are eliminating or limiting alcohol at their...

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • Italy faces higher borrowing costs, sanctions on budget

    Italy's borrowing costs have soared after the populist government resubmitted its draft budget without the sort of significant changes sought by the...

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • German economy shrinks for the first time since early 2015

    Germany's gross domestic product shrank in the third quarter of 2018, the first quarter-on-quarter decline since early 2015 that analysts said should...

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • Ford, Walmart test self-driving grocery delivery service

    Ford and Walmart are partnering to test a self-driving grocery delivery service

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • US consumer prices increased 0.3 percent in October

    US consumer prices increased 0.3 percent in October; led by higher prices for gasoline, housing and used autos

    Nov 14