U.S. Probes Titanium Imports in Possible Tariff Case
The Commerce Department will look into potential national-security risks in imports of the metal at the request of domestic producer Timet......»»
Venezuelan Opposition Seeks U.S. Court"s Help Protecting Citgo
Venezuela’s U.S.-backed opposition leaders asked a federal appeals court to refrain from carving up the country’s foreign assets, saying their loss would hurt the chances of political change in Caracas......»»
Ted Baker CEO Resigns After Misconduct Probe
Ray Kelvin, the founder and chief executive of British fashion retailer Ted Baker, has resigned with immediate effect following an investigation into his alleged misconduct......»»
Facebook Sues Chinese Companies for Creating Fake Accounts
Facebook and Instagram sued four companies and three people based in China for creating and selling fake accounts, likes and followers, according to a posting on the social media giant’s website......»»
Philip Morris Cuts Profit Forecast After Canada Court Ruling
Philip Morris International Inc. cut its profit outlook for the year and expects lower pretax earnings in the first quarter after a subsidiary and other tobacco companies lost a major legal appeal in Canada......»»
Cheniere Deal With China Signals Country"s Key Role in LNG Exports
Cheniere Energy’s expected $18 billion deal to supply natural gas to China signals the company’s growing bet on the country, and China’s emergence as a top market for U.S. gas exporters......»»
Investors Scale Back Inflation Bets, Signaling Doubts About Growth
Bets on a pickup in inflation are falling out of favor, underscoring investors’ skepticism that the U.S. economy will be able to turn stronger after a soft start to the year......»»
Trump"s Effort to Narrow the Trade Gap Has Flopped So Far
On Wednesday, the Census Bureau will likely report the U.S. last year registered the largest trade deficit in its history. How that happened is a lesson in the economics of imbalances......»»
U.S. Push on Food Trade Pressures EU
U.S. and European trade negotiators, under growing domestic pressure over agriculture, are set to meet again this week as clashing demands threaten to rekindle a tit-for-tat economic war......»»
Disney Cuts Compensation for Iger in Fox Deal
Disney tweaked Robert Iger’s pay package, removing $13.5 million in potential salary and incentive awards available for the CEO after the company closes its acquisition of Fox assets......»»
Nevada Is the Jackpot of Barrick"s Push for Newmont
Barrick Gold’s bid to acquire rival gold producer Newmont Mining centers on a plan to combine portfolios and operations in the state of Nevada......»»
China Accuses Detained Canadians of Espionage
China accused two detained Canadians of working together to steal Chinese state secrets, moving ahead with a politically charged investigation seen as retribution for Canada’s arrest of a senior Huawei executive......»»
Russia Suspends Nuclear Missile Treaty With U.S.
President Vladimir Putin formally ordered a suspension of Russia’s obligations under a Cold War-era nuclear treaty with the U.S., heightening the threat of a new arms race......»»
North Korea Still Using Uranium-Enrichment Facility, U.N. Agency Says
North Korea is still using a uranium-enrichment facility at the heart of last week’s summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the United Nations atomic agency said......»»
Trump Says He Was in a "Horrible Position" Over Otto Warmbier Situation
President Trump lamented his .....»»
Italy Allows Illegal Homes to Be Rebuilt, Earthquake Zone or Not
Italian politicians have a long record of granting amnesties allowing homes in earthquake-hit areas to be rebuilt. The upstart government was supposed to change that, but it has bowed to local pressure—a sign of how Italian political habits die hard......»»
U.S. Allies Battle to Oust Islamic State From Final Syrian Outpost
U.S.-backed forces have resumed their assault to capture Islamic State’s last patch of territory in eastern Syria, ending a truce that allowed for an evacuation before an intense final battle......»»
U.S. Stocks Unchanged on Economic Data
U.S. stocks rebounded Friday, propelled by a rise in energy shares as investors analyzed a batch of new economic data and waited for signs on U.S.-China trade talks......»»
Following the Tourist Trail to Macau Looks Like the Best Bet
Gambling revenue growth has stalled in the semiautonomous Chinese city, but casinos more geared to the mass market could still do well......»»
Why Kiki Smith Doesn"t Identify as a Feminist Artist
Ahead of her new show at Pace Gallery, Smith talked to WSJ. about her favorite drafting tool and her greatest superstition.....»»