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US durable goods orders rise 3.3 percent in April

US durable goods orders rise 3.3 percent in April

17 hours 36 mins ago
U.S. orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rebounded in April, buoyed by more demand for aircraft and stronger business investment. The gains suggest economic growth may be holding steady this spring. Full Story

Trustee opposes $20M payout to American Air CEO

7 hours 25 mins ago
The Justice Department is objecting to a proposed $20 million severance payment for American Airlines CEO Tom Horton, saying it's bigger than allowed by bankruptcy law. Full Story

Summary Box: Stocks little changed, end week down

9 hours 9 mins ago
WEEKLY LOSS: Major stock indexes ended the week lower for the first time since the week ending April 19. A disappointing manufacturing report out of China and a sharp fall in Japan's stock market rattled investors' nerves this week. But anxiety over the Federal Reserve's bond-buying program was the main culprit. Full Story

Metals and agricultural futures prices slip

9 hours 33 mins ago
Metals prices ended slightly lower Friday, as did agricultural futures. Full Story

How the Dow Jones industrial average fared Friday

9 hours 41 mins ago
Major stock indexes closed out their first weekly loss in a month in quiet trading Friday. Full Story

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Delta ups the ante in battle for NY travel market

Delta ups the ante in battle for NY travel market

10 hours 23 mins ago
Delta's formula for winning over New York travelers is simple: floor-to-ceiling windows, abundant power outlets and a burger joint with a cult-like following. Full Story

Investors shift focus to growth stocks

10 hours 48 mins ago
Growth stocks, neglected at the start of the year, are starting to get a bit of love from investors again. Full Story

Oil ends week down 2 pct on tepid demand outlook

10 hours 58 mins ago
The price of oil fell 2 percent this week, as oil traders worried about global demand and shared the stock market's concerns about possible changes to the Federal Reserve economic stimulus program. Full Story