U.S. Senate panel wants Hyundai, Kia to testify on engine fire reportsWASHINGTON - The Senate Commerce Committee's Republican chairman and ranking Democrat said on Wednesday they have asked top U.S. executives at Hyundai Motor Co… more →

U.S. Senate bill could give Tesla, GM electric car tax credit boostWASHINGTON - Tesla Inc <TSLA.O> and General Motors Co <GM.N>, which have lobbied Congress to lift a cap on electric vehicles eligible for a $7,500 tax credit,… more →

U.S. pushes EU for rapid trade results, says progress not enoughBRUSSELS - The United States demanded rapid results on Wednesday from its trade talks with the European Union and complained that the bloc was stalling progress.… more →

U.S. mortgage industry faces job losses as refinancing dries upNEW YORK - With mortgage applications falling to their lowest since late-2014, the U.S. home lending industry is facing a major overhaul in how it works and manages staffing… more →

U.S. judge approves SEC settlement with Tesla, Musk; shares jumpA U.S. judge on Tuesday approved a settlement between a federal regulator, Tesla Inc <TSLA.O> and its chief executive officer, Elon Musk, over his tweets promising to… more →

U.S. housing starts fall more than expected in SeptemberWASHINGTON, - U.S. homebuilding dropped more than expected in September as construction activity in the South fell by the most in nearly three years, likely held down by Hurricane… more →

U.S. eyes more Venezuelan sanctions, but oil on backburner: U.S. officialWASHINGTON - The United States plans to turn up sanctions pressure on Venezuela but sees less need to immediately target its energy sector, given sagging production… more →

U.S. environmental agency says has been in talks with AB Volvo over emissions issueSTOCKHOLM - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said on Wednesday it has been in talks with Volvo over the last few weeks about an issue with their… more →

U.S. data drags oil lower; dollar up after Fed minutesNEW YORK - U.S. oil prices tumbled and Brent also fell on Wednesday after crude inventories rose by much more than expected and exports fell, while the dollar added to gains after… more →

Walmart warns it will 'test a lot, fail a lot;' cuts profit forecastWalmart Inc's <WMT.N> chief executive officer on Tuesday urged investors to rethink the company's business, touting its various tech investments to grow online sales… more →

Waive wireless bills for some Hurricane Michael victims: FCC chiefWASHINGTON - U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai on Tuesday called for wireless carriers to waive October bills for people hardest hit by Hurricane… more →

VW, FCA and Renault lead emissions-driven European sales slumpPARIS - Volkswagen Group <VOWG_p.DE>, Fiat Chrysler <FCHA.MI> and Renault <RENA.PA> led a 23.4 percent European car sales decline in September, the main… more →

Venezuela seeks banking services in Asia, Europe: officialCARACAS - Venezuela is seeking to open bank accounts in Asia and Europe to carry out hard currency transactions, Economy Vice President Tareck El Aissami said on Tuesday, amid U.S.… more →

United third-quarter profit tops views; full-year outlook hikedCHICAGO - United Airlines <UAL.N> posted a forecast-beating rise in third-quarter profit on Tuesday and raised its 2018 forecast for the third time this year, lifted by… more →

UK's May met Tata patriarch Ratan as Jaguar warns on Brexit, diesel: sourceLONDON - British Prime Minister Theresa May and business minister Greg Clark met Ratan Tata, patriarch of the Indian Tata family, a few weeks ago as its car brand… more →

UK fashion retailer New Look to exit China, close 120 storesLONDON - British fashion group New Look said on Thursday it has decided to exit its retail business in China and intends to close its remaining 120 stores there by the end of the… more →

Uber enters trailer leasing businessUber Technologies Inc said on Wednesday it is entering the trailer leasing business. The business, called Powerloop, will be a part of Uber Freight, which connects truckers with shippers,… more →

Uber boosts bond offering to $2 billion: BloombergRide-hailing firm Uber Technologies Inc increased the size of its debut bond offering to $2 billion as orders for the private placement swelled, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing people… more →

U.S. watchdog threatens retaliation over EU clearing rulesWASHINGTON/LONDON - U.S. banks and securities houses could be barred from trading on exchanges in the European Union if the bloc refuses to water down "irresponsible" proposals for… more →

Wooing investors, Rwanda hosts first tantalum-tracking blockchainKIGALI/LONDON - Rwanda's mining boss announced on Tuesday the world's first blockchain project to track tantalum from the pit-face to the refinery, part of a push to woo… more →

White House's Kudlow says Trump not demanding Fed policy changeWASHINGTON - White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow said on Wednesday that U.S. President Trump was not demanding a policy change at the Federal Reserve after Trump heaped… more →

Weaker China demand, regulation spell tough quarter for Europe's auto stocks: Goldman SachsLONDON - Goldman Sachs analysts said slowing car demand in China and new fuel consumption regulations were hurting investors' sentiment toward… more →

Virgin's Branson halts talks on $1 billion Saudi investment in space venturesBritish billionaire Richard Branson said on Thursday that his Virgin Group would suspend its discussions with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund over a planned… more →

Regulator ties pipeline work to deadly Massachusetts gas explosionHOUSTON - A NiSource Inc affiliate failed to require contract repair crews to relocate pressure sensors during natural-gas pipeline work, the National Transportation Safety… more →

Puma commemorates 'black power' salute in U.S. market pushBERLIN - Puma <PUMG.DE> is launching a campaign to mark the 50th anniversary of U.S. sprinter Tommie Smith's black-gloved salute at the 1968 Olympics, shortly after rival Nike… more →