National Business News

Walmart, Whole Foods end 'ugly produce' trend tests URBANDALE, Iowa -- Is the "ugly produce'" trend already reaching the end of its shelf life in supermarkets? by CANDICE CHOI and SCOTT McFETRIDGE, Associated Press - February 21, 2019

Patience signaled on rates' increase The Federal Reserve sees an ongoing slowdown in the U.S. economy and will maintain patience about raising interest rates, according to a summary of the central ... by THOMAS HEATH THE WASHINGTON POST - February 21, 2019

U.S. set to yank California's rail funds President Donald Trump's administration said it will cancel more than $900 million in federal grants earmarked for an ambitious California high-speed rail proje... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff Wire Reports - February 21, 2019

Spending cuts don't halt shale oil boom America's surging shale oil production shows little sign of abating despite industrywide spending cuts, as explorers learn to do more with less. by KEVIN CROWLEY AND RACHEL ADAMS-HEARD BLOOMBERG NEWS - February 21, 2019

Southwest, mechanics union quarrel over grounded planes Southwest Airlines is lashing out at the union representing its mechanics, suggesting the workers are purposely grounding planes in order to gain leverage in ne... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff Wire Reports - February 21, 2019

EPA looks to overhaul market for trading of biofuel credits President Donald Trump's administration is planning to propose an overhaul of the opaque market for trading biofuel compliance credits after complaints of hoard... by JENNIFER A. DLOUHY AND MARIO PARKER BLOOMBERG NEWS - February 21, 2019

Stocks cap day with modest gains Wall Street capped another day of listless trading Wednesday with a slight gain, extending the market's winning streak to a third day. by ALEX VEIGA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - February 21, 2019

Business news in brief Austrian leader: Trump, EU far from deal February 21, 2019

France fines UBS $4.2B for hiding cash Boxes at the Paris Opera. Prime seats at the French Open. Luxury hunting retreats in Normandy. The financial giant UBS spared no expense in enticing wealthy Fre... by LIZ ALDERMAN THE NEW YORK TIMES - February 21, 2019

The Latest: Samsung's foldable phone will cost nearly $2000 SAN FRANCISCO -- Samsung has unveiled a highly anticipated smartphone with a foldable screen that breaks new ground in a market that has been stuck in an innova... by The Associated Press - February 20, 2019

U.S. to China: Keep yuan stable The U.S. is asking China to keep the value of the yuan stable as part of trade negotiations between the world's two largest economies, a move aimed at neutraliz... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports - February 20, 2019

Enigmatic designer Lagerfeld dies; his legacy was reinventing Chanel Karl Lagerfeld, a German-born couturier whose reinvention of the luxury fashion house Chanel made him one of the most well-known and influential fashion designe... by MEGAN MCDONOUGH THE WASHINGTON POST - February 20, 2019

Stocks waver early, end higher Stocks shook off an early wobble Tuesday on Wall Street, finishing modestly higher and extending the market's gains into a fourth week. by ALEX VEIGA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - February 20, 2019

Business news in brief Debt pushes Payless into bankruptcy February 20, 2019

Payless files for bankruptcy, closing North American stores NEW YORK -- Payless ShoeSource has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is shuttering its remaining stores in North America. by The Associated Press - February 19, 2019