Renewed jitters over trade send stocks, bond yields lower

Stocks tanked Tuesday as the goodwill generated by a truce between the U.S. and China over trade evaporated over confusion about what the two sides had actually agreed upon. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell nearly 800 points. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note declined to its lowest level in three months, a signal that the bond market is worried about long-term economic growth.

US, China put brakes on trade dispute with cease-fire

The United States and China reached a 90-day cease-fire in a trade dispute that has rattled financial markets and threatened world economic growth. The breakthrough came after a dinner meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the Group of 20 summit in Buenos Aires.

Marriott says database security breach may have exposed info of 500 million guests

Hackers stole information on as many as 500 million guests of the Marriott hotel empire over four years, obtaining credit card and passport numbers and other personal data, the company said Friday as it acknowledged one of the largest security breaches in history.

Honda recalls Odyssey minivans because doors can open unexpectedly

DETROIT (AP) - Honda is recalling 122,000 minivans worldwide because the sliding doors can open while the vans are moving. The recall covers Odyssey vans from 2018 and 2019. Honda says some parts in the power door rear latches can stick and stop the doors from fastening securely. The company says it has no reports of injuries.

Trump threatens to cut GM subsidies amid layoffs, possible plant closures

President Trump has threatened to cut government subsidies to General Motors the day after the major car manufacturer announced it was cutting thousands of jobs to focus more on producing autonomous and electric vehicles. 

Dairy Queen opens in central Dallas

A new Dairy Queen in central Dallas is set to open Tuesday.

Arlington GM workers relieved factory isn't on closure list

General Motors workers in Arlington breathed a sigh of relief Monday when their plant was left off a list of potential closures.

General Motors to slash 14,000 jobs in North America

General Motors will lay off 14,000 factory and white-collar workers in North America and put five plants up for possible closure as it restructures to cut costs and focus more on autonomous and electric vehicles.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are increasingly merging

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The physical rush of Black Friday and the armchair browsing of Cyber Monday are increasingly blending into one big holiday shopping event as more customers buy items online and pick them up at brick-and-mortar stores. Adobe Analytics reported Saturday that more customers are going to stores to get items they bought online. That trend contributed to a record $6.22 billion...

Tight supply means higher prices for Christmas trees this year

MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - People may need to trim back their Christmas tree expectations this year. A tight supply means some shoppers will be paying more and searching longer for that perfect Christmas tree this holiday season. But there's no need for panic buying on Black Friday as industry experts say consumers will end up with something to decorate this holiday season.

Esports arena draws big crowds for opening weekend

Selling out stadiums in Arlington isn’t anything new, but what about selling out a brand new esports stadium packed with fans from around the country?

GM under investigation for faulty brake vacuum pumps

The U.S. government is investigating more than 100 complaints of poor brake performance on 2.7 million General Motors big pickups and SUVs.

Former Toys  R Us workers to split $20M in hardship fund

Two private equity owners of the iconic Toys R Us toy chain have set up a $20 million hardship fund for the thousands of former workers left jobless and without severance after the chain was liquidated in June.

Cap'n Crunch's Peanut Butter Crunch recalled for possible salmonella

The Quaker Oats Company is issuing a voluntary recall of a small quantity of Cap’n Crunch’s Peanut Butter Crunch cereal due to the potential presence of salmonella.

Petition asks Whataburger to stop using Styrofoam cups

A Texas-based environmental group delivered petitions to Whataburger on Monday that ask the fast food chain to stop using Styrofoam cups.

David's Bridal files for bankruptcy

David's Bridal is filing for bankruptcy protection but there is no danger for customers who have ordered dresses because operations continuing as normal while the wedding and prom retailer restructures.

North Texas gasoline prices drop in time for Thanksgiving travel

Just days before the Thanksgiving travel season, North Texans are enjoying some of the lowest gas prices in a while.