Unheralded leader Charley Hoffman and nearest rival William McGirt were ready for a morning charge as Friday’s second round of the Masters began in cool and breezy conditions at Augusta National. Hoffman birdied five of the last seven holes, including four in a row starting at the par-4 14th, in windy conditions to shoot a … Read more
Stock markets steadied while the dollar recovered some ground on Tuesday after unease over how the U. S. policy slate will develop under Donald Trump’s presidency drove the currency to its weakest since early December. Traders in Asia said shares were helped by hopes that the concerns about a stronger dollar expressed by the U.S. … Read more
When billionaire investor Wilbur Ross salvaged two North Carolina textile mills from bankruptcy in 2003 and 2004, one of the first things he did was head to Washington to immerse himself in trade law and policy. China’s accession to the World Trade Organization had unleashed a flood of textile imports across U. S. borders, and … Read more
Soren Kjeldsen and Thorbjorn Olesen shot a six-under 66 in the fourballs to give Denmark a first World Cup of Golf victory by four strokes. The Danes started the final day in Melbourne with a four-shot cushion, and seven birdies, combined with a single bogey, gave them the win on 20 under. “It’s difficult to … Read more
The United States dominated the final-day singles to win the Ryder Cup for the first time since 2008, beating Europe 17-11 at Hazeltine. Trailing 9½-6½ after the first two days, Europe looked set for a Medinah-style comeback when they led in seven of the 12 singles matches. But the hosts turned the tide, Patrick Reed … Read more