Trump bashes Europe for ‘terrible’ trade barriers
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday renewed his criticism of European Union’s trade policies, saying it has “terrible” barriers that are unfair to U.S. producers.
Facebook to consolidate payments tools across apps with Facebook Pay
Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it was launching Facebook Pay, a service that will help consolidate payments tools across its social media platforms including Whatsapp and Instagram.
U.S. pork prices rise as fatal pig disease hits Asia: Tyson Foods CEO
U.S. pork prices have increased in recent weeks as a fatal pig disease in Asia is reducing global meat supplies, the chief executive of Tyson Foods Inc said on Tuesday, after the company posted lower-than-expected quarterly earnings.
Give me some of that: Trump renews call for negative U.S. interest rates
President Donald Trump on Tuesday renewed his criticism of the Federal Reserve’s raising and then cutting of interest rates, saying the central bank had put the United States at a competitive disadvantage with other countries and calling for negative i…
Thyssenkrupp’s elevator business gets at least 3 bidders: sources
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S&P 500, Nasdaq at record highs ahead of Trump speech
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes rose to record highs on Tuesday as trade-sensitive technology stocks gained ahead of a much-awaited speech by President Donald Trump, which was likely to provide some clarity on the U.S.-China tariff talks.
McDonald’s workers sue over sexual harassment, ‘toxic’ work culture
McDonald’s Corp was sued on Tuesday by workers in Michigan who accused the fast-food chain of allowing pervasive sexual harassment to flourish at its restaurants nationwide.
FAA expands area to inspect for cracks in Boeing 737 NG planes
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Tuesday it was revising its order requiring checks for structural cracks in Boeing 737 NG planes to cover a larger area after the company said additional cracks had been found.
Global stocks climb as investors hope Trump delivers on trade
Equity markets and government bond yields rose on Tuesday as investors awaited a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump on U.S. trade policy, in which he is expected to discuss talks with China and a tariff decision on European automakers.
D.R. Horton sees 2020 home sales above estimates, shares rise
D.R. Horton Inc topped expectations for quarterly profit and forecast 2020 home sales above analysts’ estimates, as cheaper mortgage rates buoyed demand from buyers, sending shares in the biggest U.S. homebuilder up as much as 6%.
