BISMARCK / AP The two biggest railroads shipping oil from North Dakota don’t seem particularly concerned that the Dakota Access pipeline may be about to come online, as oil makes up only a small percentage of their business in the state. The pipeline could begin operating as soon as next week, despite an unresolved legal dispute involving two Native ...

  Bloomberg Oil dropped below $50 for the first time since December after concerns that OPEC’s output cuts aren’t tempering a surplus in the US triggered the biggest slump in more than a year. Futures dropped as much as 2.2 percent in New York to $49.20 after losing 5.7 percent the previous three sessions. Stockpiles rose 8.2 million to the ...

Reuters China has granted preliminary approval for 38 trademarks linked to Donald Trump, documents on China’s state trademark office show, giving the US President and his family protection were they to develop the “Trump” brand in the market. The trademarks — which in theory cover a wide sweep of businesses from hotels to mobile libraries and escorts — underline the ...