Business Updates From The Associated Press

Warner Bros reopens takeover talks with Paramount after receiving waiver from Netflix 17.02.2026 0:35 ↓

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports Warner Bros reopens takeover talks with Paramount after receiving waiver from Netflix.

Thomas Pritzker steps down from Hyatt board saying he deeply regrets association with Epstein 17.02.2026 0:40 ↓

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports on an association with Jeffrey Epstein and a Hyatt CEO.

US stocks edge higher after swinging through worries about AI and the economy 17.02.2026 0:35 ↓

Stocks inched higher.

US employers add surprising 130,000 jobs last month, but revisions cut thousands of 2024-2025 jobs 12.02.2026 0:43 ↓

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on a surprising jobs gain last month.

CBO: Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade 12.02.2026 0:44 ↓

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that U.S. deficits and debt are expected to rise.

Alphabet and discouraging data on the US job market drag Wall Street lower 05.02.2026 0:47 ↓

The AP's Seth Sutel reports on a slow start to the trading day on Wall Street.

US job openings fall to 6.5 million, fewest since 2020, as labor market remains sluggish 05.02.2026 0:40 ↓

Job openings are at their lowest level in more than five years. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Europe's central bank maintains interest rate with economic growth resilient 05.02.2026 0:52 ↓

The European Central Bank is keeping interest rates where they're at. AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports.

Bank of England stands pat on interest rates, but cuts expected ahead 05.02.2026 0:38 ↓

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports the Bank of England has kept rates the same for Britain.

Vietnam and the EU upgrade ties as US tariffs reshape global trade 29.01.2026 1:05 ↓

AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on an upgraded trade agreement between the European Union and Vietnam.

Microsoft weighs on Wall Street as gold's price keeps ripping higher 29.01.2026 0:45 ↓

A major tech company is weighing on the U.S. stock market.

Average US long-term mortgage rate ticks higher, holding near lowest point in more than 3 years 29.01.2026 0:24 ↓

AP's Alex Veiga reports on current mortgage rates.

Wall Street steadies as chip stocks bounce back and oil prices ease 15.01.2026 0:43 ↓

Markets bounce back.

Wall Street steadies as Big Tech bounces back and oil prices ease 15.01.2026 0:53 ↓

Wall Street is strengthening as tech stocks bounce back.

Average US long-term mortgage rate hits the lowest point in more than 3 years 15.01.2026 0:31 ↓

Mortgage rates drop to their lowest level in over three years. AP correspondent Alex Veiga reports.

Minifridge recall expands to 964,000 Frigidaires after fire reports 15.01.2026 0:46 ↓

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports more minifridges are being recalled.

Wikipedia inks AI deals with Microsoft, Meta and Perplexity as it marks 25th birthday 15.01.2026 0:53 ↓

Wikipedia is celebrating it's 25th anniversary in an AI world. Lisa Dwyer reports.

Another rally for Alphabet leads the US stock market higher 24.11.2025 0:43 ↓

U.S. stocks are on the rise again, with Alphabet leading the way.

Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more 24.11.2025 0:52 ↓

With prices up across the board, AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that there are ways for consumers to save on their Thanksgiving meal.

The US stock market holds steadier, for now, following its wildest day since April 21.11.2025 0:42 ↓

A fragile U.S. stock market flips between gains and losses following its wildest day since April.

Big swings keep rocking Wall Street as US stocks drop sharply after erasing a morning surge 20.11.2025 0:44 ↓

An early rally on Wall Street goes south. The AP's Seth Sutel reports. 

Apple’s rally pulls Wall Street to the cusp of its record 20.10.2025 0:41 ↓

Markets are close to records. The AP's Seth Sutel reports. 

Wall Street's rut deepens as US stocks head for a 3rd straight loss 25.09.2025 0:37 ↓

U.S. stocks head for a third straight loss.

US stocks slip again as Wall Street’s rally loses steam 24.09.2025 0:36 ↓

Wall Street's recent rally has lost steam.

Wall Street drifts as it hits a lull following its big rally 24.09.2025 0:32 ↓

Stocks are cooling off after recent gains. We hear more from AP's Seth Sutel.