Business

Financial Markets Plunge Amid Uncertainty About Election Outcome

11:41pm November 08, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Investors who had been showing fear in recent weeks at the prospect of a Donald Trump presidency drove down equities, currencies and Treasurys as early election returns came in.

Iranian, French and Chinese officials sign a deal to develop a major offshore gas field in the Persian Gulf. It's the first big contract between Iran and a consortium led by a Western energy firm since sanctions were loosened in January.

World News

Iran, France And China To Develop $6 Billion Gas Field In The Persian Gulf

9:45pm November 08, 2016

by Richard Gonzales

The deal marks the first Western energy investment in Iran since the loosening of sanctions in January.

World News

Samsung Offices Raided In An Investigation Involving A Dressage Horse

9:18pm November 08, 2016

by Elise Hu

The manufacturer is suspected of giving as much as $3 million in secret to support the equestrian training and Olympic dreams of the daughter of a close adviser to President Park Geun-hye.

In Surprise Move, India Voids 500 And 1,000 Rupee Bills To Fight Corruption

8:05pm November 08, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The change was announced just hours before it took effect. The prime minister said the move would crack down on the country's expansive black market, which, he said, is used to fund terrorism.

Founded in 1852, Smith & Wesson's current owner is getting a name change, although the guns will keep their famous name.

National

Smith & Wesson To Change Name To Reflect Diverse Holdings

7:24pm November 08, 2016

by Sonari Glinton

Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. is asking its shareholders to approve a change in the company's name to American Outdoor Brands Corp. Its guns will keep their famous name.

Climate Conference Aims To Put Paris Agreement Into Action

5:25pm November 08, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

Leaders from 195 nations are meeting in Morocco to come up with specific plans for carrying out a worldwide plan to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.

Is A Shifting Political Climate Slowing Global Trade?

2:49pm November 08, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

For decades, global trade has been transforming the world's economy. But the days of explosive trade growth may be at an end. Analysts say fewer new trade agreements may be a factor in the slowdown.

Weary Press Corps Can Celebrate Election's End, Then Survey Wreckage

11:14am November 08, 2016

by David Folkenflik

There's been a fair amount to admire in media coverage of Donald Trump and the 2016 race — but NPR's David Folkenflik thinks that on reflection, many journalists will feel more ambivalence than pride.

Supreme Court Revisits 2008's Housing Collapse With Banking Test Cases

10:25am November 08, 2016

by Nina Totenberg

Miami claims bank foreclosures in 2008 targeted black and Latino homeowners. When they defaulted, property values fell, which meant a drop in taxes. The city wants the right to sue the banks.

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National

Study Finds Many Companies Require Non-Compete Clauses For Low-Wage Workers

6:28pm November 07, 2016

A recent study finds many companies require low-wage employees to sign non-compete clauses. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Evan Starr, assistant professor at the University of Maryland business school.

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