Economy

EU and South American bloc Mercosur sign trade deal after 25 years of negotiations

The agreement paved the way for the European Union's largest-ever trade accord after 25 years of negotiations.

European Union and Mercosur bloc of South American nations sign landmark free trade agreement

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay (AP) — The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries formally signed a long-sought landmark free trade agreement on Saturday, capping more than a quarter-century of torturous negotiations to strengthen commercial ties in the face of rising protectionism and trade tensions around the world.

As Trump’s deadline for a cap on credit card rates looms, banks have only questions and no answers

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump a week ago told the credit card industry it had until Jan. 20 to comply with his demand for a 10% cap on interest rates. With just days to go, consumer groups, politicians, and bankers alike remain unclear on what the White House has planned and whether Trump even remains serious about the idea.

Chinese EVs are making inroads in North America. That worries industry experts

DETROIT (AP) — Chinese automakers have been making inroads around the world with growing sales of their high-tech, stylish and affordable electric vehicles. That has had competitors concerned even before Canada this week agreed to cut its tariffs on Chinese EVs in exchange for concessions on Canadian farm products.

Led by Texas, New Hampshire, U.S. states race to prove they can put bitcoin on public balance sheet

Many U.S. states are planning bitcoin strategic reserves, and other forms of crypto financing, showing budgets are buying into the digital assets trend.

Smaller companies are rising quickly to challenge Big Tech as AI 's best trade

Reliable power, nuclear investment, data-center efficiency, and grid capacity are now core drivers of stock returns from the AI theme as demand ramps.

Activist Irenic takes a stake in Integer. Here’s what could be next for the company

Activist Irenic Capital took a position in Integer. The firm seeks a refresh of the board and calls for the exploration of a potential sale of the company.

Unshaken: Why Brazilian stocks have looked past the Venezuela attack

Global financial markets have appeared unaffected by the developments, especially stocks in Latin America's largest economy.

‘I’m losing £1,800 a day’: the stark reality for Britain’s dairy farmers

The cost of producing milk is higher than that being paid by milk processors, leaving farmers operating at a loss

Warren Buffett used to ask college students this question—it can help you become richer and more successful

The Berkshire Hathaway chairman asked students which of their peers they'd bet on. The lesson was to bet on yourself.

Bank of America says buy these five stocks ahead of earnings including Amazon

Bank of America named some of its favorite stocks to buy heading into earnings.

This week’s most overbought names include Darden Restaurants and Target

Lockheed Martin was tied as one of Wall Street's most overbought names for the week.