Mar 06 Why a meaningful U.S.-China trade deal could be hard to reach By Josh Boak, Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Beijing's longstanding policy of subsidizing its own businesses and charges that it illicitly obtains U.S. technology remain key obstacles. Continue reading
Mar 06 Last car to roll off assembly line at Ohio GM plant By Mark Gillispie, Tom Krisher, Associated Press The Lordstown plant along with three other plants in the U.S. and one in Canada are set to close at some point this year. Continue reading
Mar 06 Former Nissan chair Carlos Ghosn released on bail By Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press Ghosn left the detention center disguised as a construction worker after posting a $8.9 million bail. Continue reading
Mar 05 U.S. budget deficit up 77 percent so far this budget year By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The higher deficit reflected greater spending in areas such as Social Security, defense and interest payments on the national debt. Meanwhile, the government collected lower taxes from individuals and corporations, reflecting the impact of the $1.5 trillion tax cut President… Continue reading
Mar 04 Trump administration prepares to tighten Cuba trade embargo By Michael Weissenstein, Matthew Lee, Associated Press Under the new rules, the U.S. would allow lawsuits against foreign companies using properties confiscated by the Cuban government after the 1959 revolution. Continue reading
Mar 04 Stocks edge higher on hopes for China trade deal By Damian Troise, Associated Press The world's two largest economies have pulled back from an immediate escalation of their damaging trade war. Continue reading
Mar 01 Why Lyft's offer of cash and stock may not benefit most drivers By Gretchen Frazee Lyft drivers who have completed between 10,000 and 20,000 rides will receive a bonus of $1,000 with the option of using the money to purchase company stock. Continue reading
Mar 01 Walmart promises to make 'every effort' to keep greeters with disabilities By Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press Walmart plans to replace the greeter position with a "customer host" role that requires the employee be able to lift heavy weights, climb ladders and do other tasks. Continue reading
Mar 01 Consumer spending falls sharply in December By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press U.S. consumer spending tumbled 0.5 percent in December, the biggest decline in nine years. Continue reading
Feb 28 Watch 8:22 How economic inequality might affect a society's well-being By Paul Solman Economic inequality is a major theme in the American political dialogue. As the country’s wealthiest people continually become richer at the expense of the poor, some research suggests they may actually become less happy and healthy. Economics correspondent Paul Solman… Continue watching