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TOKYO--Japan's exports of cars, trucks and buses increased 1.0% year over year in February for the first time in two months, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association said Wednesday. Exports totaled 369,410 vehicles in February, up from 365,855 vehicles in the same... Full Story

By Nathan Olivarez-Giles The Wall Street Journal March 30, 2016, 1:15 a.m. EST

The deal coincides with the lifting of a longstanding ban on using laptops, tablets and smartphones in dugouts, he said. Full Story

Boeing Co. on Tuesday said it planned to cut more than 4,500 jobs by June, as the company accelerates cost-cutting efforts in an effort to keep pace with customers demanding less expensive jetliners. The cuts come even as Boeing has booked record orders for its jets and... Full Story

The U.S. men's soccer team stayed alive in its quest to reach the 2018 World Cup, beating Guatemala, 4-0, on Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio. The Americans could have been on the brink of elimination had they lost, following a shocking 2-0 loss to the same team last week in... Full Story

By Mark Magnier The Wall Street Journal March 29, 2016, 10:51 p.m. EST

China’s growth will be at the bottom of Beijing’s target range this year and decline further in 2017 amid slower growth in the Asia-Pacific region, according to an annual economic outlook published by the Asian Development Bank. Full Story

Abengoa SA has filed for bankruptcy protection in the U.S. as the Spanish energy company continues talks with its banks and bondholders to agree on its plan to restructure billions of dollars in debt. Full Story

Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc. lowered its earnings forecast for the current quarter, citing shipping problems and extra costs tied to troubles with a new line of modern furniture. The high-end retailer, which launched RH Modern last fall to target millennials and... Full Story

By Ezequiel Minaya The Wall Street Journal March 29, 2016, 9:30 p.m. EST

Tata Steel Ltd. of India, one of the world’s largest steelmakers, said Tuesday that it would explore selling its struggling U.K. holdings, including its Port Talbot plant in Wales, in a move that could threaten thousands of local jobs. Full Story

By Chuck Jaffe March 29, 2016, 9:27 p.m. EST

Former Fox Business Network analyst Tobin Smith on Tuesday settled with the SEC over payment for a penny-stock promotion. Full Story

By Aruna Viswanatha The Wall Street Journal March 29, 2016, 8:10 p.m. EST

Former Fox News commentator Tobin Smith agreed to pay $257,000 to settle Securities and Exchange Commission charges that he was paid to promote a penny stock but failed to disclose his compensation to investors. Full Story

TOKYO--Japan's industrial output fell sharply in February, government data showed Wednesday, weighed down in part by a nationwide output shutdown at Toyota Motor Corp. Output dropped 6.2% from the previous month, according to data released by the Ministry of Economy... Full Story

By Nicole Hong The Wall Street Journal March 29, 2016, 7:43 p.m. EST

Hackers broke into the computer networks at some of the country’s most prestigious law firms, and federal investigators are exploring whether they stole confidential information for the purpose of insider trading, according to people familiar with the matter. Full Story

By Tomi Kilgore March 29, 2016, 7:29 p.m. EST

The selloff in Wells Fargo & Co.’s stock this year has made Warren Buffett love the banking giant even more, as he boosted his stake to 504.3 million shares. Full Story

By Robert Wall The Wall Street Journal March 29, 2016, 7:27 p.m. EST

More than a century after the first Zeppelins took to the sky, airship makers including Lockheed Martin Corp  say fresh commercial interest is reviving the fortunes of the giant flying machines. Full Story

By Mark DeCambre The Tell March 29, 2016, 6:45 p.m. EST

Janet Yellen offered up her best impression of a dove on Tuesday. In other words, the Federal Reserve chairwoman stressed her intent to gradually lift benchmark interest rates off ultralow levels. Full Story

By Douglas MacMillan The Wall Street Journal March 29, 2016, 6:03 p.m. EST

Music-streaming site Spotify AB has raised $1 billion in convertible debt from investors, a deal that extends the money-losing company’s runway but comes with some onerous guarantees, people familiar with the matter said. Full Story

By Thomas Gryta The Wall Street Journal March 29, 2016, 5:43 p.m. EST

​AT&T is raising data limits on its home broadband plans, and offering a new unlimited option to customers, as the carrier gears up to offer its DirecTV service over the Internet later this year. Full Story

Prices for gasoline at the pump have now climbed for 22 days in a row and are set to keep climbing. Full Story

Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. posted quarterly results Tuesday that beat Wall Street views and gave an encouraging outlook for the recently started year. The arcade and restaurant chain expects sales for the year ending Jan. 29, 2017, of $967 million to $987 million... Full Story

By Rob Taylor The Wall Street Journal March 29, 2016, 5:14 p.m. EST

An underwater heat wave is devastating huge swaths of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, marine researchers have found. Full Story

By Emma Court March 29, 2016, 5:13 p.m. EST

Nonprofits and now 12 congresspeople are petitioning the government to use a rarely-used right to revoke patents in the case of a prostate cancer drug. Full Story

By Andrea Riquier Capitol Report March 29, 2016, 5:05 p.m. EST

Housing finance experts release a proposal to merge the mortgage giants into a viable corporation, and it just might pass Congress. Full Story

There were just eight initial public offerings in the first quarter, marking the slowest three-month period since 2009. Full Story

By Tomi Kilgore March 29, 2016, 4:58 p.m. EST

SunEdison Inc.’s stock sinks below the key $1 threshold on heavy volume Tuesday, after its yieldco TerraForm Global said renewable energy company’s liquidity difficulties warns of substantial risks of a bankruptcy filing. Full Story

Sonic Corp.'s second-quarter profit rose 41% on continued strong sales at the drive-in fast-food chain. Shares, up 1.5% over the past 12 months, rose 3.5% in after-hours trading to $33.70 as results beat Wall Street's consensus and the company raised its earnings outlook... Full Story

The American Petroleum Institute late Tuesday reported that crude supplies rose by 2.6 million barrels for the week ended March 25, according to sources who reviewed the report. The closely watched Energy Information Administration report will be released Wednesday... Full Story

Verint Systems Inc. shares dropped in the extended session Tuesday after the software company's quarterly results and outlook fell short of Wall Street expectations. Verint shares dropped 14% to $15.29 after hours. The company reported adjusted fourth-quarter earnings of... Full Story

By Julian E. Barnes The Wall Street Journal March 29, 2016, 4:44 p.m. EST

Belgian and U.S. investigators suspect a second assailant likely took part in the attack on a Brussels metro station last week, just over an hour after suicide bombers struck the city’s airport, officials briefed on the investigation said. Full Story

By Wallace Witkowski Market Snapshot March 29, 2016, 4:37 p.m. EST

U.S. stocks close higher Tuesday, following a morning in negative territory, after Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen emphasizes a cautious approach to normalizing monetary policy in light of fears about the domestic and international economy. Full Story

Why Harvard might not be the best school, and how flying could get worse. Full Story

Sonic Corp. shares jumped nearly 6% Tuesday after the drive-in fast-food chain beat fiscal second-quarter expectations. Sonic said it earned an adjusted $9 million, or 18 cents a share, in the quarter, compared with 13 cents a share in the year-ago period. Revenue... Full Story

Shares of Restoration Hardware Holdings Inc. slid in Tuesday's extended session after the upscale home furnishings retailer issued a weak outlook for the current quarter. Restoration Hardware reported its fourth-quarter earnings slid to $33.3 million, or 79 cents a share... Full Story

By Anora Mahmudova Bond Report March 29, 2016, 4:16 p.m. EST

Two year Treasury yield dropped to a one-month low on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen stressed a need for a cautious approach to interest-rate hikes during her speech at the Economic Club of New York Full Story

U.S. stocks reversed early losses, finishing in positive territory Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen emphasized that policy makers would take a cautious approach to raising interest rates. The S&P 500 gained 17.99 points, or 0.9%, to 2,055.03. The Dow... Full Story

Air New Zealand said it may sell part or all of its near-26% stake in Virgin Australia just as Australia’s second-largest carrier searches for funding options to shore up... Full Story

Boeing plans to cut more than 4,500 jobs by June, as it accelerates cost-cutting efforts in an effort to keep pace with customers demanding less-expensive jetliners. Full Story

Apple and Major League Baseball struck a multi-year agreement to equip every team with iPad Pro tablets to help coaching staffs make better use of data. Full Story

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust sold four lower-quality malls for $92.3 million, completing its effort to unload the 13 worst-performing assets in its portfolio. Full Story

People who enrolled in insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act generated higher medical spending in the law’s second year than in the first, according to a new... Full Story

Research also shows New York City’s practice of serving free school breakfast in school after the bell doesn’t increase obesity, as some had feared. Full Story

Unions hailed the Supreme Court ruling preserving compulsory union dues for public employees, while adversaries promised to find other ways to eliminate that power. Full Story

The Fed chief walks back hints of a rate-hike, moving more in line with lower bond yields. Full Story

The United States got back on track for a berth in the 2018 World Cup, ending four nervous days with a 4-0 win over Guatemala on Tuesday night. Full Story

A group of convicted sex offenders is suing the federal government over a new law requiring the State Department to mark their passports with a ‘unique identifier.’ Full Story

Corrections & Amplifications for the edition of March 30, 2016. Full Story

Donald Trump’s three eldest children, Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric, have become more active in his campaign in addition to taking over for their father at the Trump... Full Story

House Republicans unveiled legislation Tuesday that would allow Puerto Rico to restructure its debt and potentially impose losses on creditors, fast-tracking a debate weeks... Full Story

China’s growth will be at the bottom of Beijing’s target range this year and decline further in 2017 amid slower growth in the Asia-Pacific region, according to an annual... Full Story

The owners of this Balinese villa aimed to be ‘sensitive’ to the local culture, using a muted palette and local items to decorate the home Full Story

The dismal earnings reported by China’s largest oil companies, due in large part to bloated payrolls, show how difficult it is to bolster the competitiveness of state firms. Full Story

Federal investigators are exploring whether the cybercriminals stole confidential information for the purpose of insider trading. Full Story

Tata Steel of India, one of the world’s largest steelmakers, said Tuesday that it would explore a sale of its struggling U.K. holdings, including its Port Talbot plant in... Full Story

Entergy Corp. said it would replace some liner bolts at its Indian Point nuclear power plant in Buchanan, N.Y. The company said the issues, which included missing bolts and... Full Story

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