The German Economy Ministry says factory orders rose strongly in August, largely from domestic demand and an increase from other countries using the euro currency. August industrial orders increased 1 percent over July according to
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has increased its stake in JD.com, China’s No. 2 e-commerce site. In a regulatory filing late Wednesday, Wal-Mart said that it has upped its stake in JD.com to 10.8 percent from 5.9
___ Regulators expand protections to prepaid debit card users NEW YORK (AP) — Federal regulators announced new rules Wednesday governing the quickly growing prepaid debit card industry, an effort more than two years in the
The stock market broke two days of losses on Wednesday with solid gains as investors piled into shares of banks and energy companies. The yield on government bonds rose again, and investors dumped phone and
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Wednesday: Constellation Brands Inc., up $2.75 to $168.60 The beer and wine maker reported strong quarterly sales of brands like Corona and Modelo. Acuity Brands Inc., down
Yum’s shares fell after the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut reported a quarterly profit and sales on Wednesday that missed Wall Street expectations. The company said sales at established locations for
A Southwest Airlines flight was evacuated today after a Samsung phone filled the cabin with smoke. The phone’s owner, Brian Green, told ABC News that the device was a replacement Note7, which is supposed to
Grain futures were mixed Wednesday on the Chicago Board of Trade. Wheat for Dec. was up 9.50 cents to 4.05 a bushel; Dec. corn lost 1.50 cents to 3.4775 a bushel; Dec. oats was up
Fall is here, and that means falling leaves, pumpkin-flavored everything and open enrollment period for health plans at work. While insurance forms may not be as warming for the soul as cider, open enrollment is
Travelers along the East Coast are preparing for delays and cancelations as Hurricane Matthew heads toward the U.S. Airlines are preparing to suspend flights from Florida up through Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, depending