With the uncertainty that accompanies any changing of the guard in Washington, businesses and the stock market can get nervous. This year, however, the uncertainty is intensified by deep partisan discord among politicians, who have the power to alter the business landscape through policy, as well as citizens, who may turn to activism in an effort to have their voices heard.

Automakers and parts manufacturers on both sides of the Canada-U.S. border are meeting state and provincial governments to co-ordinate a response to President Donald Trump as he pushes far-reaching changes to a trade deal that's crucial to the industry, the head of Canada's biggest autoparts maker said.

BP's Energy Outlook predicts that global energy demand will increase about 30 percent by 2035, driven by increasing prosperity in developing countries, partially offset by rapid gains in energy efficiency.

Sneaker producers, automakers and retail giants are facing tumult in their international operations as President Donald Trump pushes ahead with a dramatic overhaul of U.S. trade policy.