Buybacks are a big factor behind stock market boom

By BERNARD CONDON

It's the narcissist rally.

Energy Dept. backs Texas LNG export plan

By MATTHEW DALY

The Energy Department on Friday conditionally approved a Texas company's proposal to export liquefied natural gas, only the second such projec…

GM stock rises above $33 for first time in 2 years

By TOM KRISHER

Shares of General Motors reached an important milestone on Friday, closing above their initial public offering price of $33 for the first time…

Mexico cuts growth outlet from 3.5 to 3.1 percent

The Mexican government says it has cut its economic growth forecast for 2013 from 3.5 percent to 3.1 after exports stagnated and first-quarter…

Retirement tests if Beckham built lasting brand

By LORI HINNANT

David Beckham's pecs are at least as much a part of his brand as his kick; his brand of shoes ultimately more lucrative than the game he's giv…

Unemployment falls in 40 US states, rises in 3

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER

Solid hiring helped lower unemployment rates in 40 U.S. states last month, the most since November. The declines show the job market is improv…

Bloomberg appoints ex-IBM CEO as privacy adviser

Bloomberg LP, the financial news and information service, on Friday said it has appointed Samuel Palmisano, the former CEO of IBM, as an indep…

Gauge of US economy's future health up in April

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER

A measure of the U.S. economy's future health rose solidly in April, buoyed by a sharp rise in applications to build homes and a better job market.

Tableau Software soars in trading debut

Tableau Software shares soared in their trading debut Friday after the company and some of its investors raised about $254.2 million in its in…

IMF says Cyprus at risk of even deeper recession

By MARJORIE OLSTER

The International Monetary Fund said Friday that substantial risks still loom for the Cypriot economy even after a multi-billion dollar intern…

Futures rebound ahead of Conference Board report

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U.S. stock futures are rising with markets headed for a positive week overall, as investors shrug off some unsettling reports from retailers t…

European car sales up for first time since 2011

By COLLEEN BARRY

The European auto industry may be showing the first signs of a slowdown in its sales free-fall, according to data from the European automaker'…

Wal-Mart's 1Q profit, sales disappoint

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO

The first few months of the year were tough for Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

J.C. Penney posts bigger 1Q loss than expected

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO

The legacy of J.C. Penney's former CEO is being felt at the department-store chain.

CFTC adopts weakened rule on derivatives trading

By MARCY GORDON

A rule intended to loosen the largest U.S. banks' control over the trading of complex investments and help safeguard the financial system was …

A late fade on Wall Street; Wal-Mart, Disney slump

By STEVE ROTHWELL

Weak sales from Wal-Mart and discouraging economic reports resulted in a down day on the stock market.

Senate panel considers labor board nominees

By SAM HANANEL

Senate Republicans said Thursday they would not support five nominees to the National Labor Relations Board, raising the possibility the troub…

Airlines losses narrowed in 1Q to $552 million

By SCOTT MAYEROWITZ

U.S. airlines charged more in fares and fees and reduced debt as they improved their financial performance in the first quarter.

Merkel, Hollande at odds over path to growth

By GEIR MOULSON

Germany and France recognize that their cooperation is key to overcoming Europe's persistent economic crisis, but comments Thursday by the lea…

US rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.51 pct.

Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages rose this week but stayed near their historic lows. Cheaper mortgages have helped the economy by spurrin…

Only 2 of 13 small SUVs do well in crash tests

By TOM KRISHER

Only two of 13 small SUVs performed well in front-end crash tests done by an insurance industry group. Several popular models fared poorly.

US housing starts fell in April but permits surged

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER

U.S. builders broke ground on fewer homes in April, one month after topping the 1 million mark for the first time since 2008. But most of the …

US consumer prices fall 0.4 pct. on cheaper gas

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER

A plunge in the cost of gas drove down a measure of U.S. consumer prices last month by the most since December 2008. Excluding the drop in fue…

US jobless claims jump to highest level in 6 weeks

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose 32,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 360,000, the most since late March. The j…

Google offers deal on 'radio without rules'

Recession now eurozone's longest

Trade group slams safety pact for Bangladesh

JPMorgan asks Bloomberg for privacy breach data

Deere cuts 2013 sales growth guidance

US wholesale prices fall 0.7 pct., most in 3 years

Retiring boomers driving sales of small businesses

Foreign holdings of US Treasury debt up in March

Stock indexes recover from a morning slide

US factory output falls 0.4 percent in April

US homebuilder confidence rises in May from April

Macy's 1Q profit rises 20 pct on solid sales

US boom transforming global oil trade

Dell raises intrigue by rescheduling 1Q report

US stocks edge higher in early trading

Benetton agrees to sign Bangladesh safety pact

Feds probe 3 Chrysler models for engine stalling

Airbus sales drive Q1 profits at parent company

Nissan chief welcomes yen fall for luxury brand

Higher prices for MS drug help drug firm Merck

McDonald's rolling out trio of new Quarter Pounders

Calif. sandwich shop expanding to Tucson and the state

Dierks Bentley to open country bar/restaurant in Scottsdale

US retail sales rise in April on cars, clothing

Elan enters $1B royalty deal with Theravance

Huge drug cost disparities seen in health overhaul

US business stockpiles flat in March, sales fall

German finance minister suggests 2-step bank union

Chrysler recalls almost 470,000 Jeep SUVs

Chrysler recalls almost 470,000 Jeep SUVs

Actavis, Warner Chilcott discussing combination

True Religion Apparel agrees to $826M buyout offer

Bernanke says Fed increasing financial monitoring

Hess to split roles of CEO and chairman

Whole Foods mixes up chicken, vegan salads

US officials probe Corvette headlamp problem

Dollar rises above 100 yen for 1st time in 4 years

ArcelorMittal affirms 2013 targets despite Q1 loss

American Airlines settles safety claims for $24.9M

McDonald's cuts Angus burgers from menu

Record profit signals healthier Fannie Mae

GOP boycotts health care advisory board

Hedge fund manager Falcone to settle fraud case

US wholesale stockpiles up 0.4 percent in March

Tesla Model S gets Consumer Reports' top score

Cyprus keeps limits on money flows

Fannie Mae posts record $58.7B net income for Q1

China's April auto sales rise 13 percent

IMS: US medicine spending shows rare dip in 2012

Increased output boosts profit at Spain's Repsol