Nucor once thwarted a Chinese attempt to steal its technology
A major American steel producer is accusing China of intellectual property theft.
5 Delaware residents sue firms over water contamination
Residents of a small Delaware town whose water supply is contaminated by chemicals linked to health issues ranging from cancer to infertility are suing several companies who manufactured the chemicals.
US says national security demands easier mining rules
The Trump administration wants to ease rules on mining and prospecting on federal lands — and even offshore — in the name of national security.
Illinois, Lake County sue silicone plant after fatal blast
Illinois and Lake County are suing the owner of a Chicago-area silicone factory that exploded last month, seeking to force the company to identify the nature and extent of chemical pollution in the area and limit the environmental impact of the deadly blast.
Scandinavian Airlines stops duty free sales to cut emissions
Scandinavian Airlines says it will stop selling duty-free goods on its flights to reduce the weight of its aircraft and save fuel and ultimately reduce carbon emissions, saying "every step on the way to sustainable travel is important."
Perk up: California says coffee cancer risk insignificant
California has officially concluded coffee does not pose a "significant" cancer risk.
Amgen and PHV rise while Alphabet and Centene slip
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Monday: Cypress Semiconductor Corp., up $4.25 to $22.07 German chipmaker Infineon is buying the company for more than $10 billion in cash.
US manufacturing activity hits multi-year lows as trade tensions weigh
The Trump administration increased tariffs on goods from China in May and the impact is being felt.
Poland Spring to use 100% recycled plastic for bottles
Poland Spring announced Monday a plan to use 100% recycled plastic for all its noncarbonated water containers, a move that comes against a backdrop of growing concern about plastic pollution.
Boeing 737 jets face new safety warning amid Max scandal
Over 310 Boeing 737 jets could be impacted.
Britain's Ineos to invest $2 billion in Saudi plants
British petrochemicals maker Ineos is investing $2 billion to build three plants in Saudi Arabia, as western companies appear to be shedding their reluctance to do business with the kingdom following the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents in Turkey last year.
Airlines downgrade 2019 forecast amid trade spats, fuel hike
The International Air Transport Association is lowering its forecast for the airline industry this year to $28 billion from $35.5 billion amid rising fuel prices and weakening world trade.
US companies are in line of fire of tariffs aimed at Mexico
The surprise announcement by President Donald Trump of an escalating tariff regime against Mexico is sending ripples through almost every economic sector in the U.S., pulling at the shares of companies that make cars, operate railroads, or sell anything with produce.
China factory activity falls contracts in May amid dispute
China's factory activity fell into contraction territory in May amid an ongoing trade dispute with the U.S. that has seen higher tariffs slapped on Chinese exports.
Enbridge offers 2024 finish for Great Lakes tunnel project
Enbridge Inc. says it's setting a firm deadline for completing a proposed oil pipeline tunnel beneath a key Great Lakes channel.
Dig in! $400M Corpus Christi Ship Channel expansion begins
Let the digging begin.
Boeing CEO would put his family on 737 Max aircraft 'without any hesitation'
The world’s largest aerospace company is currently facing multiple lawsuits for both fatal crashes.
Mahathir urges US to talk with China, accept its greatness
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is calling for talks to resolve ongoing trade dispute between Washington and Beijing and is urging the world to accept China's technological prowess.
China dangles a potentially harmful new threat in trade war
Chinese tech giant Huawei has filed a motion in U.S. court challenging the constitutionality of a law that limits its sales of telecom equipment.
Crumbling roads, spotty internet trouble small businesses
Every hour that one of The Advance Group's trucks is stuck in highway or bridge traffic, it costs the moving company around $200.