Wall Street ends higher, Cisco Systems jumps after forecast

Wall Street ends higher, Cisco Systems jumps after forecast

U.S. stocks ended higher Thursday as an upbeat sales forecast from Cisco Systems helped to lift the technology sector, while data showed the economy remained relatively strong. Investors were still assessing Wednesday’s minutes from the Federal Reserve‘s July meeting, which they initially saw as supporting a less aggressive stance by the central bank. But the … Read more

WSJ News Exclusive | Chinese Leaders Split Over Releasing Blacklist of U.S. Companies

WSJ News Exclusive | Chinese Leaders Split Over Releasing Blacklist of U.S. Companies

Beijing has sped up development of a blacklist that could be used to punish American technology firms, but officials say leaders are hesitating to pull the trigger, with some arguing a decision on the list should wait till after the U.S. election. The debate highlights Beijing’s continued grappling with how to respond to the Trump … Read more