Wall St. Rises, and S.&P. 500 Heads for a Record
Shares of banks and technology stocks rose the most in early trading, while traditional safe-play stocks fell.
Market Wavers as Oil Prices Drop
Oil prices fell after the Energy Information Administration said stockpiles remained historically high and did not decrease by as much…
U.S. Businesses Added 172,000 Jobs in June, Survey Finds
U.S. companies added 172,000 jobs last month, according to a private survey, a sign that hiring may have recovered after…
U.S. Claims for Jobless Aid Fall
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, a sign that U.S. workers still have job security despite recent tremors in…
U.S. Services Firms Grew in June at Fastest Pace in 7 Months
U.S. services firms expanded last month at the fastest pace since November, good news for the U.S. economy.
Consumer and Drug Shares Nudge the Market Higher
Bond yields inched higher, but remained close to record lows as investors sought safety after Britain’s vote to leave the…
U.S. Factory Orders Drop in May; Military Spending Plunges
Orders at U.S. factories dipped in May, dragged down by less demand for steel, aluminum, furniture, electrical appliances and military…
A Four-Day Rally on Wall St. Skids to a Stop
Three firms stopped training in commercial property funds, to protect investors after Britain voted to leave the European Union.
Survey Finds U.S. Manufacturing Accelerated in June
American manufacturing expanded for the fourth straight month in June, hitting the strongest reading in 16 months as the outlook…
Wall St. Edges Up, With Consumer Stocks Ahead
Stocks have gained almost 5 percent over the last three days, wiping out almost all of the losses after British…