Want Investing To Be As Easy As Instagram? There's An App For That
A fast-growing app called Robinhood offers a zero-dollar commission on stock trading. Anthony Effinger from Bloomberg Market says this may not be a good thing.
Economy
Deep Economic Ties Keep U.S., China Engaged
A look at the economic backdrop to today's summit meeting between President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Volkswagen's Scandal Hits Its German Hometown Hard
Workers at Volkswagen headquarters in Germany are mostly tight-lipped about the company's involvement in a vast emissions scandal, but local residents say they are shocked — and worried about VW's future.
Tech Leaders From U.S., China Meet In Seattle, Can't Quite Connect
In meetings on Microsoft's campus, the disagreements were many, from America's desired access to Chinese markets to China's desire to control Web content. On digital life, there's a cultural divide.
The Next Phase In Migrant Crisis: Helping The Newly Settled Land Jobs
Once European countries get Syrian refugees settled, they will need to help them get jobs. But that process might be easier than you think.
Pope Francis Meets Homeless At Catholic Charities In Washington, D.C.
Pope Francis spent time with homeless, immigrant and other low-income clients of Catholic Charities on his last day in Washington, D.C., Thursday.
For China's President, An Evening Of Lobster, Lamb and Ne-Yo
President Obama is hosting Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a state dinner Friday. The menu features American favorites with "nuances of Chinese flavors." Ne-Yo, a part-Chinese R&B artist, will perform.
Volkswagen CEO Resigns Amid Emissions Cheating Scandal
Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn abruptly resigned Wednesday, a few days after the company admitted it had rigged its diesel engine cars to pass emissions tests. The company faces multiple investigations and possibly billions of dollars in fines.
Caterpillar Warns Of Global Layoffs
Caterpillar Inc. has announced it plans to cut up to 5000 jobs by the end of 2016. The news leaves a cloud hanging over the future of a manufacturing plant in Winton-Salem.