U.S., China launch economic, financial working groups with aim of easing tensions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department and China’s Ministry of Finance launched a pair of economic working groups on Friday in an effort to…
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Hot dog! The Wienermobile is back after short-lived name change
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Some names are just the wurst. Just four months after announcing that the hot dog-shaped Wienermobile was changing its name to…
Strikes against automakers spread to 38 locations in 20 states, Stellantis and GM are targeted
The United Auto Workers expanded its strike against major automakers Friday, walking out of 38 General Motors and Stellantis parts distribution centers in 20 states….
Stock market today: Wall Street holds a bit steadier as it closes out an ugly week
NEW YORK — Wall Street’s dismal run is getting a bit of a reprieve, and stocks are ticking higher on Friday, but it’s still heading…
Rupert Murdoch, creator of Fox News, stepping down as head of News Corp. and Fox Corp.
NEW YORK — Rupert Murdoch, the 92-year-old media magnate who created Fox News, is stepping down as leader of both Fox’s parent company and his…
Worries are rising about inflated profit expectations on Wall Street
NEW YORK — Corporate profits may have already hit bottom: After falling for much of the last year, S&P 500 companies are expected to report…
MGM Resorts computers back up after 10 days as analysts eye effects of casino cyberattacks
LAS VEGAS — MGM Resorts brought to an end a 10-day computer shutdown prompted by efforts to shield from a cyberattack data including hotel reservations…
UK homeowners hope Bank of England avoids another rate hike after inflation falls
LONDON — Homeowners across the U.K. are hoping that the Bank of England will decide to avoid raising interest rates today for the first time…
First private U.S. passenger rail line in 100 years is about to link Miami and Orlando at high speed
MIAMI — The first big test of whether privately owned high-speed passenger train service can prosper in the United States will launch Friday when Florida’s…
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts again in the countdown to a Federal Reserve announcement
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting Wednesday as Wall Street waits to see the Federal Reserve’s latest forecasts for where interest rates may be…