El Salvador on Thursday became the first country in the world to ban the mining of metals in what campaigners called a landmark move for environmental protection. The law bans "prospection, exploration, exploitation, extraction or

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General Motors reported a jump in first-quarter earnings Friday, topping analysts' estimates following strong sales in North America. The auto giant clocked another quarter of strong returns in North America from its line of trucks

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General Motors reported a jump in first-quarter earnings Friday, topping analysts' estimates following strong sales in North America. The auto giant clocked another quarter of strong returns in North America from its line of trucks

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Microsoft Corp on Thursday reported quarterly revenue that slightly missed analysts' estimates, as robust demand for its cloud computing services failed to offset weak growth in its personal computing division. The company's shares fell 1.9

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Microsoft Corp on Thursday reported quarterly revenue that slightly missed analysts' estimates, as robust demand for its cloud computing services failed to offset weak growth in its personal computing division. The company's shares fell 1.9

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US magazine publisher Time Inc said Friday it plans to remain independent as it shifts to a "multi-platform media marketplace," dismissing speculation of a sale or merger. The announcement sent shares in Time Inc plunging.

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The US economy grew at its weakest pace in three years in the first quarter as consumer spending barely increased and businesses invested less on inventories, in a potential setback to President Donald Trump's promise

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Royal Bank of Scotland swung to a far better than expected first-quarter profit of 259 million pounds ($334.24 million), sending its shares up as much as 4 percent as the lender showed signs of progress

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Royal Bank of Scotland swung to a far better than expected first-quarter profit of 259 million pounds ($334.24 million), sending its shares up as much as 4 percent as the lender showed signs of progress

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Non-tariff measures in Southeast Asia have nearly quadrupled between 2000 and 2015, presenting a key challenge as the region moves toward further economic integration, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said Friday. Speaking at a business

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