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The head of the World Economic Forum is happy that both U.S. President Donald Trump and climate activist Greta Thunberg will attend the group’s annual meeting in the Swiss resort of Davos By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press January 19, 2020, 2:32 PM 4 min read DAVOS, Switzerland — The head of the World Economic Forum […]

As the global business and political elite gather at Davos this year, the question remains open: Is the trade war on? Or is it off again? As far as China and the United States are concerned, a tenuous truce seems to have been declared. Phase 1, signed last week, eases some Trump administration sanctions on

Cyprus is condemning Turkey as a “pirate state” for its renewed bid to drill for natural gas in waters where the ethnically split island nation has exclusive economic rights By MENELAOS HADJICOSTIS Associated Press January 19, 2020, 12:29 PM 3 min read NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus on Sunday denounced Turkey as a “pirate state” that

Several members of the Global Shapers Community answered questions from The New York Times. Their responses have been edited and condensed. Tariq Al Olaimy, Bahrain Co-founder and managing director, 3BL Associates With some of the mixed perceptions about Davos, what are your expectations of the conference? I will be attending as part of an inspiring

The number of available jobs fell sharply in November, dropping to 6.8 million, a decline of 7.6% from the October level By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer January 17, 2020, 4:32 PM 2 min read WASHINGTON — The number of available jobs fell sharply in November, dropping to 6.8 million, a decline of 7.6% from

Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Friday: Comcast, State Street rise; Gap, J January 17, 2020, 9:17 PM 2 min read NEW YORK — Stocks that moved heavily or traded substantially on Friday: Schlumberger Ltd., down 41 cents at $38.37. The world’s largest oilfield services company reported surprisingly good profits and revenue for

Toyota will stop making its Tacoma small pickup in San Antonio next year as it shifts production to Mexico January 17, 2020, 9:21 PM 2 min read PRINCETON, Indiana — Toyota will stop making its Tacoma small pickup in San Antonio next year as it shifts production to Mexico, but the company says no U.S.

NEW YORK — Wall Street capped a milestone-setting week Friday with a few more as modest gains nudged the major stock indexes to all-time highs. The benchmark S&P 500 index also notched its second-straight weekly gain. Technology stocks powered much of the market’s broad gains, along with communication services companies and banks. Energy sector stocks

Stocks closed modestly higher on Wall Street Friday as solid gains by technology and communications companies pushed major U.S. indexes to more record highs January 17, 2020, 10:08 PM 2 min read Stocks closed modestly higher on Wall Street Friday as solid gains by technology and communications companies pushed major U.S. indexes to more record

Defense lawyers argue a senior executive of the Chinese tech giant Huawei should not be extradited to the U.S. because her actions would not be considered crimes under Canadian law By JIM MORRIS Associated Press January 17, 2020, 10:11 PM 2 min read VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Defense lawyers argue a senior executive of the