Recent Articles from Associated Press
Texas Stock Exchange wins approval, set to launch in 2026
Federal regulators approved the Texas Stock Exchange, backed by BlackRock and Citadel, aiming to rival NYSE and Nasdaq next year.
Lack of jobs data due to government shutdown muddies the outlook for hiring and the economy
The government shutdown has delayed September’s jobs report, forcing economists and the Fed to rely on private data to gauge hiring trends.
Nvidia and Fujitsu partner on AI infrastructure in Japan
Nvidia and Fujitsu announced a partnership to build AI infrastructure in Japan, aiming to advance robotics, health care and more by 2030.
Hopes fade for quick end to shutdown as Trump readies layoffs and cuts
The U.S. government shutdown enters day three as Democrats demand ACA tax credit extensions and Trump threatens federal layoffs, cuts.
White House offers funding deal to U.Va., 8 other universities
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is asking nine major universities, including the University of Virginia, to commit to President Donald Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money. A document sent to the universities encourages them to adopt the White House’s vision for America’s campuses, with commitments to accept the government̵[...]
30-year mortgage rate rises to 6.34% after recent lows
WASHINGTON (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked up for the second straight week following a string of declines that had brought down home borrowing costs to their lowest level in nearly a year. The average long-term mortgage rate rose this week to 6.34% from 6.3% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie […]
Berkshire Hathaway to pay $9.7 billion for OxyChem, potentially Buffett’s last big deal
Berkshire Hathaway will acquire Occidental’s chemical unit for $9.7B, a major deal as Warren Buffett signals succession to Greg Abel.
Tesla reports surprise increase in car sales in the third quarter
Tesla Q3 sales rose 7% to 497,099 vehicles, rebounding after declines as buyers rushed to use the expiring $7,500 EV credit.
Fired Surface Transportation Board member sues Trump over his dismissal ahead of rail merger review
Robert Primus sues Trump, claiming his firing from the Surface Transportation Board threatens the board’s independence.
US stocks hit new highs despite government shutdown
AOL has officially shut down its dial-up internet service, marking the end of an era that first connected millions to the web.