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Boom market in small businesses shows signs of cooling
Joyce M. Rosenberg, Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 10:53am
The boom market in small businesses is showing signs of cooling.
Prominent Algerian businessman detained in corruption probe
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 10:53am
Algerian public television says the boss of Algeria's largest private group, Cevital, has been arrested following a corruption probe.
Nigeria oil output to decrease 8 percent daily after fire
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 10:40am
An oil company in Nigeria is declaring a "force majeure" shutdown after a fire.
Trump says Cain withdraws from consideration for Fed seat
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 10:33am
President Donald Trump says Herman Cain has withdrawn from consideration for a seat on the Federal Reserve's board amid a focus on past scandals.
Melinda Gates talks 'brash' Microsoft culture in new book
Sally Ho, Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 10:32am
Looking back at her time as an early Microsoft employee, Melinda Gates said the brash culture at the famously tough, revolutionary tech company made her want to quit.
Trump says Herman Cain withdraws from consideration for Fed seat amid focus on past misconduct allegations
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 10:22am
Trump says Herman Cain withdraws from consideration for Fed seat amid focus on past misconduct allegations.
Medicare, Social Security face shaky fiscal futures
Andrew Taylor, Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 9:16am
The financial condition of the government's bedrock retirement programs for middle- and working-class Americans remains shaky, with Medicare pointed toward insolvency by 2026, according to a report Monday by the government's overseers of Medicare and Social Security.
Grains lower, livestock higher
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 9:06am
Grain futures were mostly lower Monday in early trading on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Charles Schwab Unveils One-of-a-Kind Champion’s Prize in First Year of Tournament Sponsorship
The Charles Schwab Corporation, Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 9:03am
a PGA TOUR event that has challenged the world’s top shot-makers for 73 years — the company is celebrating that “challenger spirit” by unveiling a one-of-a-kind prize for the champion of this year’s event: a restored 1973 Dodge ® Challenger.
As oil surges, US stocks drift sideways in another muted day
Stan Choe, Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 8:21am
The price of crude oil surged Monday after the U.S. government moved to further block Iranian oil exports. That helped to lift energy stocks, but losses elsewhere in the market held U.S. indexes in check. The S&P 500 flip-flopped between modest gains and losses in morning trading, much as it has the last few weeks.
In Venezuela, women sell hair as another way to get by
Fabiola Sanchez, Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 8:11am
Valery Díaz covered her eyes and held her breath before looking in a hair salon mirror to see herself without much of the long dark hair that used to frame her face.
Home sales fall 4.9% in slow start to spring buying season
Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 8:03am
Sales of existing U.S. homes fell in March after a huge gain the previous month, held back partly by a sharp slowdown among the most expensive properties.
Sales of US existing homes fell 4.9% in March to mark slow start of spring home-buying season
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 8:01am
Sales of US existing homes fell 4.9% in March to mark slow start of spring home-buying season.
US won't renew sanctions waivers for importing Iranian oil
Matthew Lee, Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 8:01am
The Trump administration on Monday told five nations — Japan, South Korea, Turkey, China and India — that they will no longer be exempt from U.S. sanctions if they continue to import oil from Iran.
Trump, business organization sue Democratic House chairman
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 7:47am
President Donald Trump and his business organization sued the Democratic chairman of the House oversight committee on Monday to block a subpoena that seeks years of the president's financial records.
Markets Right Now: Oil prices surge, but US stocks drift
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 7:45am
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local):
Kraft Heinz CEO stepping down, Patricio named successor
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 7:20am
Kraft Heinz Co. has named a new CEO as it struggles to remain relevant amid changing American tastes.
The Latest: Iran brushes off US decision on sanction waivers
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 6:39am
The Latest on U.S. sanctions on countries importing Iranian oil (all times local):
Collection of David Carr's writings coming in 2020
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 22nd - 6:33am
Writings by the late David Carr, the revered author and journalist, are coming out in book form next year. Ta-Nehisi Coates, a friend whom Carr once mentored, is providing the introduction.
