Finance

The publisher of the Salt Lake Tribune says he’s heard from other newspaper executives and lawyers who wonder if his idea of going nonprofit will work for them By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer November 29, 2019, 12:03 PM 1 min read Utah’s Salt Lake Tribune is taking an intriguing approach toward survival by successfully […]

Don’t ask when the next recession will come. Trust me, nobody knows. I can tell you that the consensus — among those who don’t actually know — is at some point in 2020, probably in time to liven up the presidential election.  Democrats’ efforts to fight past recessions have been hampered by bipartisan concerns about

WASHINGTON — In his first 21 months on the job, Randal K. Quarles, the Federal Reserve’s vice chairman for supervision and regulation, met at least 22 times with partners at his former law firm, Davis Polk & Wardwell, which represents many of the nation’s largest banks. Those meetings, disclosed in public schedules and other releases,

Workers at Amazon distribution centers in Germany have gone on strike for better pay on Black Friday, one of the busiest days of the year for the online retailer November 29, 2019, 8:51 AM 1 min read Workers at Amazon distribution centers in Germany have gone on strike for better pay on Black Friday, one

A shorter holiday shopping season means a more intense scramble for both retailers and customers By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer November 29, 2019, 5:39 AM 3 min read The mad scramble between Thanksgiving and Christmas just got six days shorter. Black Friday once again kicks off the start of the holiday shopping season. But

Some French lawmakers want to ban Black Friday, the post-Thanksgiving sales event that has morphed into a global phenomenon November 28, 2019, 11:49 AM 1 min read Some French lawmakers want to ban Black Friday, the post-Thanksgiving sales event that has morphed into a global phenomenon. A legislative committee passed an amendment Monday that proposes

World shares are down after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a bill expressing support for human rights in Hong Kong By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer November 28, 2019, 2:00 PM 3 min read Stock markets fell Thursday after President Donald Trump signed a bill supporting human rights in Hong Kong, potentially increasing tensions as

James Daly is eager to make marijuana history on Sunday, when he plans to open the doors to Arbors Wellness, beckon the lengthy line outside and legally start selling recreational pot for the first time in the Midwest. “We’ve worked very hard to be prepared,” said Daly, who owns the medical dispensary that, for now,

A survey of dozens of Europe’s top business executives shows their optimism is waning due to trade tensions and other geopolitical uncertainties November 28, 2019, 8:26 PM 2 min read A survey of dozens of Europe’s top business executives shows their optimism is waning as trade tensions and other geopolitical uncertainties cloud the outlook for

Britain’s opposition parties intensified attacks on Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday with two weeks to go until election day, as polls suggested the U.K. leader’s Conservatives have a substantial lead. Johnson was accused of running scared of scrutiny after he declined to take part in a debate alongside his main opponent, Jeremy Corbyn of