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Six Major US Banks Urge Global Leaders To Adopt Climate Change Agreement

Six major U.S. banks, including Bank of America, Goldman Sachs and Citi, urged leaders meeting in New York Monday to adopt a strong climate agreement.

Whole Foods To Slash 1,500 Jobs

The grocer said the move is "part of its ongoing commitment to lower prices for its customers and invest in technology upgrades while improving its cost structure."

Swiss Watchdog Opens Bank Probe Into Precious Metal Collusion

Switzerland's WEKO watchdog said its investigation, the result of a preliminary probe, was looking at whether UBS, Julius Baer, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Barclays, Morgan Stanley and Mitsui conspired to set bid/ask spreads.

Modi In US: Narendra Modi Views Terrorism And Global Warming As Greatest Challenges Of This Century

At a speech in California Sunday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi picked out terrorism and global warming as the two main challenges to humanity.

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Does EPA’s Response To Volkswagen's Emissions Cheating Go Far Enough?

As Volkswagen's diesel deception comes to light, critics say it's time to revamp auto emissions testing.

Boehner Resignation: How Does It Change Wall Street's Government Shutdown Expectations?

Wall Street predicts that House Majority Leader John Boehner's resignation made a government shutdown next week less likely. December is another story.

China Cap-And-Trade Agreement Is Just The Beginning If China Really Wants To Reduce Its Carbon Footprint

Even with the announcement of meaningful greenhouse gas emissions reforms, China faces myriad problems in reducing its carbon footprint.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Gains On Positive US Economic Data, Further Clarity From Fed Chair Janet Yellen On Rate Hike

Unexpectedly good gross domestic product numbers from the U.S. Commerce Department lifted stocks Friday morning.

Election 2016: Jeb Bush Black 'Free Stuff' Comment Invokes Anger From African-Americans, Others

Celebrities and voters had plenty to say about the presidential candidate's comments that he can appeal to African-American voters without "free stuff."

US Cities Getting Whiter? Census Data Proves Gentrification In Many Metro Areas

Many urban areas are seeing a growing white population for the first time in years.

Iran Plans To Increase Oil Exports By 500K Barrels A Day By Year End: Report

A senior official of the country's state-run oil firm told the Wall Street Journal that oil exports are likely to increase by 500,000 barrels a day by late November or early December.

Racial Discrimination In Lending: Feds Accuse Hudson City Savings Bank Of Redlining In Four States

In announcing a historic redlining settlement Thursday, government officials said more companies are under investigation for discriminatory lending.

Should Government Control The Price Of Prescription Drugs?

Amid political fury over the high cost of prescription drugs, there’s one controversial solution that no candidate has proposed –- price controls.

Volkswagen Diesel Scandal: Is The EPA Partly To Blame?

Critics say lax regulations at the Environmental Protection Agency made it easier for Volkswagen to game the system.

Canada Border Wall: Americans Want More Security To Block Immigrants

Forty-one percent of Americans in a recent survey say they want a wall on the northern border, as the Republican candidate once proposed.

Novartis Rolls Out Access Program For Cheap Medicines To Treat Chronic Diseases In Select Countries

The pharmaceutical company will provide 15 drugs at a cost of $1 per treatment, per month, in low-income countries.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Follows Europe Into The Red Ahead Of Speech From US Fed Chair Janet Yellen

Meanwhile, new U.S. Department of Commerce data showed a decline in demand for durable goods last month.

Volkswagen Manipulated Emissions Tests In Europe, Germany Claims, As Audi And Porsche Execs Forced Out

Nearly 11 million cars have been affected by the misleading software, causing uproar among Volkswagen owners and environmental protection agencies alike.

Pope Visit 2015: The Economic Impact Of A Papal Visit

Costly changes in transportation and sanitation schedules and security measures offset financial benefits, making it tough to gauge the true cost.

Norwegian Krone Tumbles To 13-Year Low After Central Bank Slashes Interest Rate

Oslo's Norges Bank slashed its deposit rate by 25 basis points, citing a fall in investments triggered by a decline in oil prices.

Asia Subdued Amid Lingering Global Growth Woes, Euro Steady

Worries that an eventual tightening in U.S. monetary policy and slower growth in China could knock the global economy have scared off investors, particularly those invested in stocks and commodities.

Angry Volkswagen Owners Form Twitter Lynch Mob With #BuyBackMyTDI, #VWGate, And #VWCares, While VW Remains Silent

Being accused of flouting environmental regulations and then lying about it isn't great for business, it turns out.

Refugees, Feuds And Fake NGOs: Volunteers Doing Humanitarian Work International Aid Organizations Aren’t

Refugees are landing by the thousands on the Greek island, and local volunteers are saving scores from certain death.

Walmart Workers Still Unsatisfied, 7 Months After Widely Celebrated Pay Raise

The retail giant says its million-plus workers don't want $15 an hour or 40-hour weeks. The truth is more complicated.

Russia Unemployment Soars Under Putin Amid Sanctions, Falling Oil Prices: 4.1 Million Out Of Work

Amid international sanctions, dropping oil prices, a conflict in Ukraine and deepening involvement in Syria's ongoing civil war, joblessness in Russia is soaring.

Boeing To Build Its First Overseas Airliner Assembly Plant In China

The move was expected but marks a blow to the company's longtime Puget Sound manufacturing base.

Dow Jones Industrial Average Opens Down On Disappointing Chinese Manufacturing Data

U.S. stocks were trading in the red Wednesday, taking cues from disappointing Chinese economic manufacturing data.

Holiday Shopping 2015: Christmas Season Expected To Be Weak This Year Because Of Stock Market Fears

Middle-income spenders are trying to put more money into savings rather than spending it on holiday shopping, trend watchers say.

Asia Shares Extend Losses On China Factory Data; Europe Recovers, US Stock Futures Up

While European markets appeared on the mend, U.S. stock futures pointed to a strong opening after Tuesday's fall.

Xi Jinping Visit: What Do US Businesses Want From China?

As China's president meets with American corporate leaders, U.S. investors are hoping for China to move forward with liberalizing measures.

China’s Xi Says Anti-Corruption Campaign Not Like 'House Of Cards,' Defends Handling Of Stock Market And Devaluation

In his first speech on his U.S. visit, Xi Jinping defended China's crackdown on graft, the intervention in stock markets to prevent "panic," and pledged a more open economy.

How To Watch Chinese President Xi Jinping's Policy Speech On Tech, Trade, Climate Change And Cybersecurity

Chinese President Xi Jinping will be speaking at a dinner of 800 Chinese and U.S. business and government leaders.

Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein Lymphoma Diagnosis: When A CEO Is Sick, Should The Company Always Disclose The Illness?

Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein announced Tuesday that he has cancer, illustrating a shift in the debate over whether details of a chief exec's health are public or private.

How Much Money Do Sports Mascots Make? Unfortunately For Ragnar The Viking, Independent Contractors Earn Less

Full-time sports mascots with well-known brands can get six-figure salaries, but independent contractors like Ragnar the Viking are typically paid far less.

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