U.S. coal exports soar, in boost to Trump energy agenda, data shows
WASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. coal exports have jumped more than 60 percent this year due to soaring demand from Europe and Asia, according to a Reuters review of government data, allowing President Donald Trump’s administration to claim that effo…
Digital currency start-ups shrug off SEC warning on fund raising
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Technology companies looking to raise money by issuing digital coins are moving forward with their plans despite a U.S. regulator’s decision that their offerings may be subject to tough securities laws.
Oil extends gains, on track for biggest weekly gains this year
LONDON (Reuters) – Oil prices edged higher on Friday, reaching fresh two-month highs and on track to post the strongest weekly gains this year as investors digested signs of an easing oversupply picture.
Amazon wobble creates ripples across worldwide stock markets
LONDON (Reuters) – An earnings miss by Amazon that hit U.S. technology stocks overnight rippled through into other markets on Friday, with Asian stocks retreating from recent highs and European tech shares opening sharply lower.
California gives Volkswagen green light for clean vehicle infrastructure plan
SACRAMENTO, California (Reuters) – California regulators gave Volkswagen AG the go-ahead on Thursday to start expanding clean vehicle infrastructure across the state, after debate over whether the German automaker’s plan would do enough to help disadv…
Flush times for hackers in booming cyber security job market
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – The surge in far-flung and destructive cyber attacks is not good for national security, but for an increasing number of hackers and researchers, it is great for job security.
Toshiba reaches $2.2 billion deal over SCANA’s South Carolina nuclear project
(Reuters) – Toshiba Corp has agreed to pay $2.168 billion to walk away from two unfinished nuclear reactors in South Carolina being built by its Westinghouse subsidiary, according to a statement by the owners of project.
Trump Hotels talking to about 10 new franchisees for midscale brand
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Trump Hotels, diversifying from a longtime focus on the luxury market, has about 10 hotels in the pipeline for its recently announced midscale American Idea chain, Chief Executive Eric Danziger said in an interview with Reuters.
Wisconsin governor defends $3 billion deal for Foxconn plant
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker on Thursday defended his plan to give a $3 billion tax break over 15 years to convince Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn to build a $10 billion LCD flat screen factory.
Verizon in talks to buy WideOpenWest’s Chicago network: sources
(Reuters) – U.S. wireless carrier Verizon Communications Inc is in talks to acquire cable operator WideOpenWest Inc’s fiber network in the Chicago area for more than $200 million, according to people familiar with the matter.
