Business Updates From The Associated Press

Trump says FBI is looking at Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with alleged Chinese agent 10.11.2026 0:58 ↓

AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports Nvidia's stock took a tumble Monday amid investigations of an alleged spy plot targeting the company's founder and CEO.

China's trade surplus surpasses $1 trillion for a 2nd straight year, as exports surge 35% 10.11.2026 0:34 ↓

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports China is on track to surpass last year's $1.2 trillion trade surplus by the end of 2026.

Anthropic seeks valuation of about $1.3 trillion when it becomes a publicly traded company 10.11.2026 0:35 ↓

Anthropic could be among the biggest initial public offerings of stock ever, ahead of its Wall Street debut later this month. The AP's Marcela Sanchez has more.

US stocks drift lower after a discouraging update on inflation 10.11.2026 0:39 ↓

A worse-than-expected reading on inflation last month is sending stocks lower in the early going on Wall Street.

US stocks slip following a discouraging update on inflation 10.11.2026 0:39 ↓

Inflation worries sent stocks lower.

Inflation, housing, jobs and corporate earnings will dominate the business calendar this week 09.11.2026 0:47 ↓

Here's AP correspondent Damian Troise with the look ahead on Wall Street.

Pope visits care home in Argentina for people with disabilities to press economic message 09.11.2026 0:57 ↓

Pope Leo is renewing his call for Argentina to protect its most vulnerable people. The AP’s Marcela Sanchez reports on his pilgrimage to a home for people with disabilities, a visit seen as a symbolic rebuke of President Javier Milei’s austerity measures.

US employers added a surprising 165,000 jobs in October; unemployment rate dipped to 4.1% 06.11.2026 0:31 ↓

Some surprising numbers from the latest jobs report. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

AI stocks halt their brutal, worldwide sell-off as Wall Street trims its loss for the week 06.11.2026 0:39 ↓

A brutal AI selloff has stopped on Wall Street.

More drops for Nvidia and other AI chip stocks erase Wall Street's rally from the day before 05.11.2026 0:42 ↓

AP business correspondent Damian Troise reports drops for AI chip stocks are dragging the U.S. market lower.

JetBlue raises baggage fees for a second time as jet fuel prices stay elevated 05.11.2026 0:38 ↓

If you're planning to fly with JetBlue, be prepared to pay higher baggage fees. The AP's Mike Hempen explains.

Community colleges rush to expand semiconductor training as labor shortage looms US chip industry 05.11.2026 0:59 ↓

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports on the expansion of targeted semiconductor training as labor shortage looms US chip industry.

Stocks surge, and the Dow soars 1,500 points as oil prices tumble following the US midterm elections 04.11.2026 0:49 ↓

Stocks rallied and crude oil prices fell sharply after American voters delivered a rout to President Donald Trump’s Republican party in the US midterms.

US job postings jumped sharply in September, potentially a good sign for anyone seeking employment 04.11.2026 0:40 ↓

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on job openings.

Nvidia and other Big Tech stocks lift the US market despite drops for Apple and much of Wall Street 04.11.2026 0:46 ↓

Indexes ended mostly higher on Wall Street as gains for some big tech stocks offset a drop for Apple.

Japanese online service company GMO apologizes for security breaches and promises compensation 02.11.2026 0:55 ↓

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports a Japanese online company has apologized for security breaches from cyberattacks.

US stocks recover some of last week's sell-off after oil prices drop 02.11.2026 0:42 ↓

A big drop in crude oil prices is helping the stock market recover following last week’s sell-off.

Freezers at supermarkets in several European countries hit by apparent cyberattacks 02.11.2026 0:45 ↓

Freezers at supermarkets in several European countries have been hit by apparent cyberattacks, forcing some stores to throw away spoiled food.

Ryanair CEO anticipates European airfare prices up as much as 20% next year as jet fuel prices rise 02.11.2026 0:41 ↓

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports a major budget airline expects costs to rise in 2027.

A historic drop for Alphabet's stock drags the US market lower 30.10.2026 0:48 ↓

A big loss for Alphabet sent major indexes lower on Wall Street, even though other parts of the market held up better.

Amazon delivers disappointing 3Q results and offers cautious outlook for holiday period 30.10.2026 0:39 ↓

The AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that Amazon's third quarter results fell short of Wall Street's expectations.

Strong growth and inflation paints mixed picture of economy days before midterm elections 30.10.2026 0:58 ↓

AP's Chris Rugaber breaks down the mixed picture of the economy in terms of consumer prices, days before the midterm elections.

The bond market swings, but US stocks remain steady after the Fed says it won't raise interest rates 29.10.2026 0:40 ↓

Treasury yields had some sharp swings in the bond market as investors try to anticipate how aggressively the Federal Reserve will raise rates to fight inflation. Stocks held relatively steady.

Federal Reserve likely to skip rate hike despite elevated inflation 28.10.2026 0:40 ↓

The Federal Reserve announces its latest decision on interest rates Wednesday. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

US stocks hold steady as the countdown ticks to a Federal Reserve decision on interest rates 28.10.2026 0:45 ↓

Wall Street is holding relatively steady ahead of a decision later in the day on interest rates from the U.S. central bank.