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The U.S. stock market is ticking toward records after an easing of oil prices let Wall Street turn its focus back to the big profits that companies keep producing

Authorities in China say an explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others

Romania’s pro-European coalition has collapsed after lawmakers voted in favor of a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan

If your retirement plan is in good shape, you can put more weight on allocating to decisions that deliver a psychological return rather than a financial one

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, in Beijing on Wednesday, the official Xinhua news agency reported, without providing further details

Ukrainian authorities say Russian drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine’s power grid have killed at least five people and wounded 39

New York state lawmakers are expected to place a new tax on luxury second homes in New York City, appeasing Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his progressive base as he moves to fund his ambitious agenda on the backs of the rich

With the war in Iran and economic concerns putting pressure on consumers and how they spend their money, Whirlpool is having to adjust to Americans delaying big-ticket purchases while also raising prices to help stabilize its North American business

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose again this week, reflecting ongoing bond market volatility as surging oil prices due to the war with Iran heighten inflation worries

The cofounder of the British fashion brand Superdry has been sentenced to eight years in prison for raping a woman following a night of drinking

U.S. jobless claim applications rose last week but remain at historically low levels despite elevated inflation and other economic headwinds

McDonald’s posted better-than-expected sales in the first quarter as a new burger — and a continuing emphasis on value — brought in customers