NEW YORK (AP) — The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 9:40 a.m. Stocks are opening higher amid optimism over global economic growth and corporate earnings. Energy jumped Wednesday as U.S. crude oil...
Read MoreWASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. businesses added a solid 235,000 jobs in October, according to a private survey, partly reflecting a rebound from the previous month when hiring was held back by several hurricanes. Payroll processor ADP...
Read MoreCHICAGO (AP) — Billionaire businessman Ken Griffin is donating $125 million to the University of Chicago’s Department of Economics. The university announced Griffin’s gift Wednesday, saying it’s the...
Read MoreWASHINGTON (AP) — As consumers demand ever-quicker and convenient package delivery, the U.S. Postal Service wants to boost its business this holiday season by offering what few e-commerce retailers can provide: cheap next-day...
Read MoreTOKYO (AP) — Global shares were higher Wednesday, lifted by optimism over global economic growth and corporate earnings. KEEPING SCORE: France’s CAC 40 added nearly 0.4 percent in early trading to 5,522.45, while...
Read MoreWASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans struggled to complete work on a sweeping tax proposal, delaying its public release by a day as President Donald Trump set an ambitious, by-Christmas timetable for passage of the legislation....
Read MoreNEW YORK (AP) — As more shoppers shift online, Walmart hopes to make its stores more fun this holiday season. The chain will have parties for customers at its stores for the first time, increase the number of product...
Read MoreWASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump’s tax overhaul (all times local): 9:30 p.m. President Donald Trump is offering words of encouragement to House Republicans as they struggle to come up with a tax plan....
Read MoreWASHINGTON (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday lobbied the White House and top congressional leaders for a $61 billion Texas Gulf Coast rebuilding package. Topping the huge Hurricane Harvey recovery proposal is $37 billion...
Read MoreSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Property damage claims from a series of deadly October wildfires now exceed $3.3 billion, California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones said Tuesday. The figure represents claims for homes and businesses...
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