WASHINGTON - United States factories, mines and utilities saw the largegest decline in output in nine months in October, another troubling sign for an economy already struggling under the weight of a housing downturn.
NEW YORK - While Republicans vying for the United States presidency warn about Democratic plans for a “government takeover of healthcare,” many companies in the sector see opportunities should a Democrat win.
NEW YORK - While Republicans vying for the United States presidency warn about Democratic plans for a “government takeover of healthcare,” many companies in the sector see opportunities should a Democrat win.
NEW YORK - While Republicans vying for the United States presidency warn about Democratic plans for a “government takeover of healthcare,” many companies in the sector see opportunities should a Democrat win.
NEW YORK - United States stocks rose on Friday after a day of sharp price swings, helping the S&P 500 narrowly avert a third straight week of losses as bargain-hunting lifted the beaten-down technology sector while shares of oil companies advanced on buoyant crude prices.
NEW YORK - Two top Federal Reserve officials on Friday suggested the United States economy is unlikely to need lower borrowing costs even as it navigates a possibly rocky stretch in the economy.
NEW YORK - Bond insurers may suffer “an appreciable loss” due to their exposure to subprime mortgage debt, putting at risk their top rating that is critical to their business, Barclays Capital has said on Friday.
NEW YORK - Bond insurers may suffer “an appreciable loss” due to their exposure to subprime mortgage debt, putting at risk their top rating that is critical to their business, Barclays Capital has said on Friday.