Category Archives: Business News
Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on kids under 13
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer OAKLAND, California (AP) - A former engineering director at Meta who has testified before Congress about child safety on Instagram told jurors Wednesday at a la...
Associated Press Aug 19, 2026
THE CLOSING BELL: US stocks halt their slide after the Treasury Department moves to ease pressure from the bond market
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks rose after the Treasury Department made a move to ease pressure emanating from the bond market. Strong profit reports for the spring from Ta...
Associated Press Aug 19, 2026
Patent office opening in Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The Triangle region will be getting a patent and trademark office on N.C. State's Centennial Campus. Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) announced that the United States Patent a...
Bruce Ferrell Aug 19, 2026
Trump says US and Canada have reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports
By PAUL WISEMAN and ROB GILLIES Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was delaying the 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian imports after the two count...
Associated Press Aug 19, 2026
BEFORE THE BELL: US futures nearly unchanged as AI-related stocks hit by heavy selling, oil prices rise
By ELAINE KURTENBACH and MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writers U.S. futures are flat as artificial intelligence-related stocks continue to sell off, while oil prices jetted higher again. AI-related sto...
Associated Press Aug 19, 2026
THE CLOSING BELL: Sinking AI stocks pull Wall Street further from its record
By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street pulled further from its all-time high on Tuesday as AI stocks got back to sinking. The S&P 500 fell 0.7% for a third straight modest los...
Associated Press Aug 18, 2026
Opening arguments set to begin in Meta's federal trial over child safety
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer Oakland, Calif. (AP) - Opening arguments are set to kick off Tuesday in a pivotal trial for Meta Platforms in a California federal court. Attorneys general from...
Associated Press Aug 18, 2026
BEFORE THE BELL: Global shares slip as worries about rising oil prices offset boost from strong earnings
By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) - Global shares were mostly lower on Tuesday, as rising oil prices and worries about inflation countered the boost to sentiment from robust corporate ear...
Associated Press Aug 18, 2026
THE CLOSING BELL: US stocks edge further from their record after oil prices rise
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks edged further from their record heights on Monday after rising oil prices cranked up the pressure on inflation and financial markets. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% but remains ...
Associated Pres Aug 17, 2026
BEFORE THE BELL: Futures mixed in a big week for retailers as new questions rise over the consumer state of mind
By ELAINE KURTENBACH and MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writers Futures are mixed ahead of a big week for major retailers as new questions emerge about the state of the U.S. consumer, a major engine pow...
Associated Press Aug 17, 2026